Japanese Pokémon cards make a great gift for collectors of any age, even if you don't know the hobby yourself. Here is what to buy at each budget, plus a few tips on timing.
A small gift: a pack bundle
A pack bundle is five sealed packs from one set, from $28.88. It's a lot of fun to open on the day and a good way to try a set. The Mega Symphonia · 5-Pack Bundle at $33.88 comes from our best selling set and is a safe pick if you're not sure what they collect.
A big gift: a sealed booster box
A full Japanese booster box is the classic gift for a serious collector. Standard Mega era boxes start from $118.88 and give 30 packs to open, typically with three Art Rares, a Trainer SR and one card of SR or better inside. Mega Symphonia at $118.88 is our best seller and an easy choice.
Something special
For a once in a lifetime kind of present, the 30th Celebration Box marks thirty years of the card game, with every card foil and a different Pikachu in each pack. High class boxes like Mega Dream ex pack the most chase cards into one box, from $173.88.
Add the extras
Sleeves and a few toploaders turn a box into a gift they can use straight away, since the best pulls go straight into protection. Our sleeves and toploaders travel in the same parcel for the same flat $14 postage.
Is a Japanese box right for them?
Japanese cards are for collecting and opening. If the person you're buying for plays in official tournaments, they will want English cards for their deck. For anyone who collects, loves the art or just enjoys opening packs, Japanese is a great choice. The Japanese vs English guide explains the differences.
When to order
Orders are packed Saturday to Wednesday and dispatched within 1 to 3 business days, then take 2 to 5 business days with Australia Post. Allow a couple of weeks before a birthday or Christmas to be safe, since the post gets busy in December. The shipping page has the details.
Ready to open one?
Every box here is sealed Japanese stock on the shelf in Sydney, dispatched in 1 to 3 business days with flat $14 tracked shipping.
Mega Symphonia
Mega Dream exKai Chai is a Pokémon card collector in Sydney and the founder of WOOPR, a shop that sells only sealed Japanese product. More about WOOPR.
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