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Week 16 Report · Apr 2026
Umbreon ex Leads +34% Surge in Super Electric Breaker
Japanese Pokémon card prices climbed sharply this week, with SV8 SARs driving most of the move. Here's what's behind the rally and what to watch next.
Weekly Price Reports
Week 16
Umbreon ex Leads +34% Surge in SV8
SV8 SARs drive this week's movement. Ho-Oh UR and Gardevoir SAR also posted big gains.
Week 15
Market Cools After Spring Tournament Hype
After three weeks of gains, Pokémon TCG sees a mild pullback while One Piece OP10 continues to climb.
Week 14
OP10 Royal Blood Release: Opening Week Prices
Boa Hancock SR and Luffy Leader set the early ceiling for the new One Piece expansion.
Analysis & Guides
Analysis
JP vs EN: Why Japanese Pokémon Cards Are 30% Cheaper
A deep dive into the systematic price gap between Japanese and English-language Pokémon cards.
Guide
Investing in Japanese TCGs: A Collector's Starter Guide
How to spot undervalued Japanese cards and build a long-term collection from overseas.
Guide
How to Read Japanese Card Numbers & Rarity Symbols
SAR, SR, UR, AR, HR, CHR — a complete map of Japanese Pokémon rarity suffixes and what they mean for price.
Analysis
Top 10 Most Expensive Japanese One Piece Cards (2026)
The current high-water marks of the JP One Piece market, ranked.
Guide
Best Japanese Card Shops That Ship Internationally
Side-by-side comparison of Ka-Nabell, Yuyu-Tei, Cardrush, and other Japanese marketplaces.
Guide
How to Buy Japanese Pokémon Cards from Overseas
Step-by-step: payment, shipping, customs, and the pitfalls to avoid as an international buyer.