← Blog · Published 2026-04-24

Japanese vs English Pokemon Cards: Which to Collect

The honest answer is "both, but for different reasons." Here's how I think about the split — and where each market is actually worth your money.

The short answer

Where English dominates (vintage)

Where Japanese dominates (modern high-rarity, exclusives)

Print quality and centering differences

Market liquidity considerations

My current positions

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