Vivid Voltage (Sword & Shield—Vivid Voltage) released in English on November 13, 2020 with 185 cards plus 18 secret rares. In Japan those cards came out earlier as Legendary Heartbeat, Amazing Volt Tackle — set codes S3a, S4. This page maps the English set to its Japanese source sets, links the complete Japanese card lists (all 195 catalogued entries), and shows current sealed-box pricing from our Tokyo stock.
- Vivid Voltage = Legendary Heartbeat, Amazing Volt Tackle in Japan (S3a, S4).
- English release November 13, 2020; Japanese releases July 10, 2020; September 18, 2020.
- 195 Japanese entries catalogued across the source sets vs 185 cards plus 18 secret rares in English.
- Sealed S3a box currently listed at ¥39,900 (August 28, 2026).
The Japanese Sets Behind Vivid Voltage
Vivid Voltage is based largely on the Japanese expansion Amazing Volt Tackle (S4, also translated as Shocking Volt Tackle / Amazing V Charge) and folds in the Amazing Rare cards from Legendary Heartbeat (S3a). (Composition as reported by PokeBeach / Pokellector.) Entry counts below come from the Limitless TCG Japanese catalogue, which lists every numbered card including secret rares.
| Code | Japanese set | Type | JP release | Catalogued entries | Secret Rares | Full JP card list | Sealed box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3a | Legendary Heartbeat | Enhanced Expansion Pack | July 10, 2020 | 84 | 9 | S3a card list | ¥39,900 (~$251) |
| S4 | Amazing Volt Tackle | Expansion Pack | September 18, 2020 | 111 | 11 | S4 card list | ¥50,400 (~$317) |
Japanese Set-by-Set Breakdown
S3a Legendary Heartbeat — Enhanced Expansion Pack, JP release July 10, 2020
Limitless TCG catalogues 84 entries for S3a: 9 Secret Rare, 9 Double Rare, 12 Rare, 28 Uncommon, 20 Common, 6 Amazing Rare. The Secret Rare run goes from Zarude V (S3a 77) to Opal (S3a 85). Browse every card by number and rarity on our S3a Legendary Heartbeat card list.
S4 Amazing Volt Tackle — Expansion Pack, JP release September 18, 2020
Limitless TCG catalogues 111 entries for S4: 11 Secret Rare, 12 Double Rare, 10 Rare, 34 Uncommon, 44 Common. The Secret Rare run goes from Orbeetle V (S4 101) to Nessa (S4 111). Browse every card by number and rarity on our S4 Amazing Volt Tackle card list.
Top-Rarity Japanese Cards in Pictures
Where to Buy the Japanese Vivid Voltage Sets from Tokyo
Want the Japanese cards behind Vivid Voltage? Sealed Japanese boxes for the source sets are listed above; browse the full range in our Japanese Pokémon booster box collection. For singles or graded copies of a specific card, request a quote via Quick Order with the Japanese set code and number.
Vivid Voltage Japanese Card List FAQ
What Japanese set is Vivid Voltage in?
Vivid Voltage is based largely on the Japanese expansion Amazing Volt Tackle (S4, also translated as Shocking Volt Tackle / Amazing V Charge) and folds in the Amazing Rare cards from Legendary Heartbeat (S3a). Set codes: S3a, S4.
When did Vivid Voltage release in English and in Japan?
English: November 13, 2020. Japanese source sets: Legendary Heartbeat (S3a) on July 10, 2020; Amazing Volt Tackle (S4) on September 18, 2020.
How many cards are in Vivid Voltage compared with the Japanese sets?
The English set lists 185 cards plus 18 secret rares. The Japanese catalogue lists 195 entries across 2 source sets, counted from Limitless TCG’s Japanese database (secret rares included).
Can I buy the Japanese Vivid Voltage sets from Japan?
Yes — sealed Japanese boxes for Legendary Heartbeat, Amazing Volt Tackle ship from Tokyo with tracking when listed; prices in this guide are our listings as of August 28, 2026. Singles and graded copies can be requested via Quick Order.
Are Japanese Vivid Voltage cards the same as the English ones?
They share Pokémon and artwork for the cards that were carried over, but the Japanese prints use their own set codes (S3a, S4) and numbering, and some Japanese cards were not included in the English release.
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