Are Otakura's Pokémon cards official?

Yes. Every product on Otakura is genuine and official, in both English and Japanese editions. We do not sell counterfeit cards or proxies: each Booster Box, Elite Trainer Box, Tin or pack comes from official distribution channels, so you can be sure of what you open and what you add to your collection.

What does a Pokémon Booster Box contain?

An English Booster Box usually holds 36 packs from the same set, and each pack contains 9 to 10 cards across commons, rares and special cards. It is the most convenient format to open in bulk, complete a set or split packs with friends. The exact pack count can vary on some Japanese products.

What is an Elite Trainer Box?

The Elite Trainer Box is a box that gathers several packs together with dice, counters and card sleeves. It is made for players who want to start with everything needed to play and protect their cards, and it also makes a great gift. It often includes an exclusive promo card.

Where should I start if I'm new?

If you have never played, start with an Elite Trainer Box or a preconstructed deck: they give you ready-to-use cards and accessories with nothing to build from scratch. Then you learn the rules by playing and, once comfortable, customise your deck with the latest sets. For the basics, take a look at our beginner's guide.

Do you sell single Pokémon cards?

Single cards have their own dedicated section on the site, separate from sealed products. If you are after a specific card to finish a deck or your collection, check the dedicated singles collection: there you can find cards one by one. This HUB page instead gathers sealed products such as boxes, packs, Tins and collections.

Do you take preorders on new sets?

Yes. As soon as a new set is announced we usually open preorders in the Italian edition and, when available, the Japanese one. On preorder products you will see the expected release date: reserve now and receive the item at launch, without risking missing out on release day.

How does shipping work?

We ship all orders from Italy with a tracked courier. Shipping is free on orders over €69, while below that threshold the cost is calculated at checkout. If your order includes a preorder item, it ships on the release date shown on the product.

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Everything about Pokémon Cards

What is the Pokémon TCG?

The Pokémon TCG, short for Pokémon Trading Card Game, launched in Japan in 1996 and has never slowed down since. It works on two levels: it is a genuine strategy game where you build a deck and battle other trainers, and it is also pure collecting, with rare cards, alternate art and serialized versions sought after around the world. Every year new sets add fresh Pokémon, mechanics and cards to hunt for. You can play it at the table with friends, enter official tournaments or focus only on the collection: it is exactly this double nature that has kept the Pokémon TCG going for so long.

Browse Pokémon cards by type

Booster Boxes and Displays

The most convenient way to open many packs at once. An English Booster Box usually holds 36 packs, ideal if you want volume and aim to complete a set. See all Booster Boxes and Displays.

Elite Trainer Box

An Elite Trainer Box bundles packs, dice, counters and card sleeves in a single box: perfect for starting out with everything you need. Discover Elite Trainer Boxes.

Collections and Tins

Special boxes, Tins and themed collections with exclusive promo cards and often an oversized jumbo card: made for collectors and for a gift that stands out. Browse Collections and Tins.

Preconstructed Decks

Decks ready to play straight out of the box, balanced and built around a clear strategy. The easiest starting point if you want to sit down at the table right away. View Preconstructed Decks.

Single Packs

One pack at a time, to try a set without buying a full box or to chase that one card you are missing. Each pack usually holds 9 to 10 cards. Buy Single Packs.

The latest sets and series

The Pokémon TCG is organised into series, and each series gathers several related sets. Right now the headline series is Mega Evolution, which brings Mega Evolutions back to the table with Megaevoluzione: Caos Nascente. Before it, Paradosso Temporale staged the clash between past and future Pokémon, while Scarlatto e Violetto – Destino di Paldea marked the return of shiny Pokémon. We keep the catalogue up to date with new sets: as soon as an expansion is announced we usually open preorders in the Italian edition and, when available, the Japanese one, so you do not miss out on launch day.

Want to dig deeper into the latest expansions? Read our articles on Destino di Paldea and Paradosso Temporale, or check out the ranking of the 10 rarest cards in Destino di Paldea.

English or Japanese? How to choose

The local edition is the natural pick if you play tournaments and want to read card text in your own language: prices match the European market and sets arrive shortly after the international release. The Japanese edition usually comes out first, has different packaging and rarity ratios and includes cards collectors love, even though the text is in Japanese. In play, cards are fully legal regardless of language as long as you know the rules. Otakura carries both versions precisely because players and collectors often want different things: choose based on how you want to enjoy your Pokémon TCG.

How to start playing the Pokémon TCG

If you are starting from scratch, the easiest route is a product built for beginners. An Elite Trainer Box gives you packs, dice, counters and card sleeves all at once, while a preconstructed deck hands you a ready, balanced deck. From there you learn the rules by playing: how to attack, how prize cards work, how to build a strategy. For the basics we have written a step-by-step beginner's guide. Once you feel ready, you can customise your deck with cards from the latest sets.

Shipping and availability

We ship every product from Italy, with tracked delivery and free shipping over €69. All catalogue products are official, and when an item is on preorder you will see the expected release date: reserve it now and receive it at launch.

Whether you want to complete the Pokédex, track down a rare card or build the perfect deck, everything you need for your Pokémon collection is here. Gotta Catch 'Em All!

Frequently asked questions about Pokémon cards

Yes. Every product on Otakura is genuine and official, in both English and Japanese editions. We do not sell counterfeit cards or proxies: each Booster Box, Elite Trainer Box, Tin or pack comes from official distribution channels, so you can be sure of what you open and what you add to your collection.
The local edition has card text in your language, is ideal for local tournaments and arrives shortly after the international release. The Japanese edition usually comes out first, has different packaging and rarity ratios and includes cards collectors love, but the text is in Japanese. In play both are legal as long as you know the rules.
An English Booster Box usually holds 36 packs from the same set, and each pack contains 9 to 10 cards across commons, rares and special cards. It is the most convenient format to open in bulk, complete a set or split packs with friends. The exact pack count can vary on some Japanese products.
The Elite Trainer Box is a box that gathers several packs together with dice, counters and card sleeves. It is made for players who want to start with everything needed to play and protect their cards, and it also makes a great gift. It often includes an exclusive promo card.
If you have never played, start with an Elite Trainer Box or a preconstructed deck: they give you ready-to-use cards and accessories with nothing to build from scratch. Then you learn the rules by playing and, once comfortable, customise your deck with the latest sets. For the basics, take a look at our beginner's guide.
Single cards have their own dedicated section on the site, separate from sealed products. If you are after a specific card to finish a deck or your collection, check the dedicated singles collection: there you can find cards one by one. This HUB page instead gathers sealed products such as boxes, packs, Tins and collections.
Yes. As soon as a new set is announced we usually open preorders in the Italian edition and, when available, the Japanese one. On preorder products you will see the expected release date: reserve now and receive the item at launch, without risking missing out on release day.
We ship all orders from Italy with a tracked courier. Shipping is free on orders over €69, while below that threshold the cost is calculated at checkout. If your order includes a preorder item, it ships on the release date shown on the product.

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