What countries are Pokemon cards sold in?

How many countries have Pokémon cards?

The Pokémon TCG is available in 76 countries and 13 languages.

Which country buys the most Pokémon cards?

Japan is number one because it comes from there. United States of America is number two. Our number one import and export is pop culture.

Are Pokémon cards different in different countries?

The set names are different, the card backs vary from ours, packs contain only five cards, you're not guaranteed a rare in a Japanese pack, and the cards themselves can vary slightly based on international censorship and other considerations.

Is there Pokémon cards in Europe?

Pokémon TCG cards have been on the market since 1999 and Pokémon trading cards cards are used for collecting, trading and of course playing and are still very popular throughout Europe.

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What countries are Pokémon banned from?

In 2001, the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, who is the highest religious authority in the kingdom, issued a fatwā banning the Pokémon franchise.

Does Russia have Pokémon cards?

Pokémon Trading Card Game Online was the first Pokémon translated to Russian, with only some older and some cards not yet released in Russia being left in English.

Which country has the cheapest Pokemon cards?

On average, Japanese Pokemon cards are cheaper. The MSRP of a pack of English Pokémon cards is $4 containing 10 cards, $0.40 per card. Japanese Pokemon cards are approximately $1.50 (165 Yen) for 5 cards, $0.30 per card. However, cards in a Pokemon pack may change in price depending on the set.

Why are Pokemon cards so cheap in Japan?

Japanese Pokémon cards are usually cheaper than English because: They are of a higher quality and fewer have been destroyed over time. Japanese sets have better pull rates. English speaking people want English cards.

Why are Japanese Pokemon cards more expensive?

Because the Japanese are the originators of Pokemon, they will have exclusive cards that will never get an English copy. Ergo, the most valuable card in the hobby is not the 1st Edition Base Set Charizard. It is the Pikachu Illustrator, a promo that was only released in Japan.

Who owns the rarest Pokémon card?

As of August 2022, the most expensive Pokémon card is a Professional Sports Authenticator grade 10 Pikachu Illustrator card that social media personality and boxer Logan Paul purchased for $5.275 million, according to Guinness World Records.

What is the top 1 Pokémon card in the world?

1 Mega Mewtwo EX

Mewtwo is one of the strongest Pokémon, so it's no surprise it's also the strongest card in the TCG. The Mega Mewtwo EX card has 10+ Physic Infinity, meaning that this attack does 30 more damage times the amount of energy attached to both active Pokémon.

What is the rarest Pokémon card in the world for sale?

The most expensive Pokémon card is the Pikachu Illustrator which sold for $5.275 million in July 2021. It's the true Holy Grail of Pokémon card collecting and only one PSA 10 is known to exist.

Which country is popular for Pokémon?

In terms of country popularity, Pokemon is most popular in Japan which comes across as no surprise. It's followed by the United States, Europe and Australia, China, and then Brazil.

Does Japan have Pokémon cards?

In Japan, some Pokemon cards have been exclusive to vending machines, such as the Extra Rule cards.

What does R mean on Japanese Pokémon cards?

R = Rare (レア - Rea) - This is a Holo card. U = Uncommon (アンコモン - Ankomon) C = Common (コモン - Komon)

Is there fake Pokémon cards in Japan?

The signs of a fake Japanese Pokémon card are the same as those on any other Pokémon card. However, one thing to keep in mind with regards to Japanese Pokémon cards is some Pokémon cards have different back card art.

What is the most rarest Japanese Pokemon card?

1996 Pokémon Japanese Base Set Holo Venusaur

Like many other first-edition cards from the 1990s, this Venusuar is one of the rarest and most valuable cards out there today.

Why are 1999 Pokémon cards so expensive?

First of all, the 1999 Holographic Charizard is from the original Base Set of Pokémon, the first series of cards to ever be produced, so the vintage aspect is already a major factor in the price for collectors.

What is the 2nd most expensive Pokémon card?

Pokemon card value at auction: $60,000

The second tournament Trophy Pokemon card on the list, the Mew Victory Orb Trophy was given out during the 1998 Summer Battle Road competition.

What Pokémon cards are worth more than $100?

Is Pokemon Go still banned in Russia?

Niantic's games are no longer available for download in Russia and Belarus, and gameplay will also be suspended there shortly.

Why are there no Pokestops in Russia?

Niantic has announced that, in an effort to show its support of Ukraine and contribute to the growing sanctions against Russia, its games are no longer available for download in Russia or Belarus.

Are foreign cards legal in Pokémon?

For players who might be unfamiliar with the ruling each game has for foreign cards, in Pokemon you are only allowed to use cards from the country you are playing in.