Japanese cards

Where to buy genuine Japanese Pokémon cards: shops, online and from Japan

Updated on 16/10/2026

Five genuine Japanese cards photographed in our stock — Genuine Japanese cards photographed in our stock: anyone selling single cards should always show you the real card, not an image taken from the web.

The options compared

Where	Price	Fake risk	Customs and times	Returns
Specialist shop	Medium	Low	None, immediate	Usually yes
Online store in the EU with real photos	Medium	Low	None, a few days	Yes, 14 days by law
Marketplace (private sellers)	Variable	Medium	Depends on the seller	Depends
Buying from Japan	Low on paper	Medium	VAT + courier, 1–3 weeks	Difficult and costly

Specialist shops

Card game shops are the safest place to see cards in person, but not all of them stock Japanese cards and the choice of singles is often limited. For sealed boxes they're the most relaxed choice.

Online stores

It's the most convenient way to buy singles: you can search for the exact card and compare prices. Choose sellers who ship from within the European Union (no customs), show photos of the cards and accept returns: by law, in Europe, you can withdraw from online purchases within 14 days.

Marketplaces and private sellers

On marketplaces and classified-ad apps you can find bargains, but also most of the fakes. Check reviews, ask for photos of the real card (front and back), pay with methods that protect you and be wary of prices that are too low.

Buying from Japan

Prices in Japan can be lower, but on top of the card you pay shipping, import VAT and the courier's fee, plus one or more weeks of waiting. On a single card the saving often disappears: the maths is in the guide on customs and costs from Japan.

Japanese cards in stock now

Chandelure

069/067

3,99 €2 pcs

Kleavor

071/067

2,49 €1 pcs

Mightyena

072/067

3,49 €1 pcs

Hoothoot

073/067

8,79 €4 pcs

Hisuian Voltorb

173/172

3,49 €2 pcs

Magmortar

175/172

5,99 €2 pcs

Lapras

177/172

10,99 €13 pcs

Manaphy

178/172

5,99 €1 pcs

Before buying also read how to spot fake cards and how much a card is worth.

Frequently asked questions

Where can you buy genuine Japanese Pokémon cards?+

In specialist shops, in online stores that import from Japan and show the real card, on marketplaces with rated sellers, or directly from Japan if you accept customs and long waits.

Is buying from Japan worth it?+

For sealed boxes sometimes, but for single cards shipping, import VAT and the courier's fee often cancel out the saving.

How can I tell if a seller is reliable?+

They show real photos of the card you'll receive, state its condition, have reviews, accept returns and answer questions. Be wary of prices far below average.

Can you find Japanese cards in supermarkets or newsagents?+

No: high-street shops sell packs in local languages or English. Japanese cards are bought from specialist shops or online.