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Collecting, grading, and condition guides for Japanese Pokémon cards.

A Japanese Pokémon card, back facing out, standing in a clear protective case on a cream world-map surface, with a dotted route line running from Japan to Australia, beside a navy padded mailer and a blank customs declaration form
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Shipping Pokémon Cards to Australia: Customs, GST & Delivery (2026)

Does Australia charge duty or GST on Pokémon cards from Japan? The A$1,000 customs-value threshold explained, plus delivery times and what happens at customs.
Split banner comparing a Japanese Pokémon card back (gold border, rainbow Poké Ball) on the left against an English Pokémon card back (blue swirl Poké Ball) on the right, with the title "Japanese vs English: The Real Differences, 2026 Guide"
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Japanese vs English Pokémon Cards: The Real Differences (2026)

How Japanese and English Pokémon cards differ: holo printing, rarity symbols (why 'UR' means two things), set timing, tournament rules, grading and price.
Three PSA Gem Mint 10 graded Japanese Pokémon cards in slabs, displayed side by side: Pikachu ex Ultra Rare (SV8a #236), Mewtwo ex PCP 25th Anniversary Edition (#022), and Sylveon ex Special Art Rare (SV8a #212)
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Can PSA Grade Japanese Pokémon Cards? A Submission Guide (2026)

Yes — PSA grades Japanese Pokémon cards on the same 10-point scale as English cards. How submission actually works if you live outside Japan and the US.

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Market & Prices

Price trends and market analysis for Japanese Pokémon cards.

Set Reviews

Deep dives into Japanese Pokémon card sets, old and new.

News

News and updates from the Japanese Pokémon TCG scene.