How much is the Japanese Pokémon TCG price increase?
The Pokémon Card Game site announced on November 6, 2026 that the Japanese suggested retail price for certain new five-card expansion packs released in May 2027 or later will rise from ¥200 to ¥230, including tax. That adds ¥30 per pack, a 15% increase.
The announcement cites rising raw material costs among the reasons for the adjustment. An earlier notice raised the suggested price of covered five-card packs from ¥180 to ¥200 for certain new releases starting in May 2026.
| Japanese price notice | New releases covered | Price per five-card pack |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2026 | From May 2026 | ¥180 → ¥200 |
| November 6, 2026 | From May 2027 | ¥200 → ¥230 |
Which products does the ¥230 price cover?
The November notice covers certain new five-card expansion packs. The official comparison uses the product’s release month. It also says some expansion packs may have different prices and that other products are priced individually.
The notice concerns the manufacturer’s suggested price in Japan. To compare a specific set, find the release date, pack size and suggested price on its Japanese product page. Import listings and resale offers show the seller’s own price.
How much is Hadou Seeker?
The official Japanese product page lists Hadou Seeker (ハドウシーカー) for November 27, 2026 at ¥200 including tax for five cards. Pokémon Center Online’s lottery listing shows ¥6,000 including tax for its box of 30 packs. Those figures come from the product listings for this set.
Quick help
What would 30 packs cost at ¥230 each?
Thirty individual packs at ¥230 total ¥6,900, compared with ¥6,000 at ¥200 each. This calculation uses the announced per-pack price. A specific boxed product has its own price listing.
Source and scope
Nisu checked the Japanese publisher notices and product listings on November 12, 2026. The figures are published prices. The 30-pack example is arithmetic.