Shining Fates (Sword & Shield—Shining Fates) released in English on February 19, 2021 with 73 cards plus a 122-card Shiny Vault. In Japan those cards came out earlier as Shiny Star V — set code S4a. This page maps the English set to its Japanese source sets, links the complete Japanese card lists (all 323 catalogued entries), and shows current sealed-box pricing from our Tokyo stock.
- Shining Fates = Shiny Star V in Japan (S4a).
- English release February 19, 2021; Japanese release November 20, 2020 (S4a).
- 323 Japanese entries catalogued across the source set vs 73 cards plus a 122-card Shiny Vault in English.
- Sealed S4a box currently listed at ¥22,680 (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) (August 28, 2026).
The Japanese Sets Behind Shining Fates
Shining Fates is the English special set built from Japan’s High Class Pack Shiny Star V (S4a); its booster packs were only sold inside special products, per PokeBeach. (Composition as reported by PokeBeach.) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S4a | Shiny Star V | High Class Pack | November 20, 2020 | 323 | 8 | S4a card list | ¥22,680 (~$143) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) |
Japanese Set-by-Set Breakdown
S4a Shiny Star V — High Class Pack, JP release November 20, 2020
Limitless TCG catalogues 323 entries for S4a: 8 Secret Rare, 8 Triple Rare, 16 Double Rare, 3 Amazing Rare, 104 Shiny Rare, 23 Shiny Ultra Rare, plus 161 entries listed without a rarity label. The Secret Rare run goes from Cara Liss (S4a 191) to Rose (S4a 199). Browse every card by number and rarity on our S4a Shiny Star V card list.
Top-Rarity Japanese Cards in Pictures
Where to Buy the Japanese Shining Fates Sets from Tokyo
Want the Japanese cards behind Shining Fates? 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.
Shining Fates Japanese Card List FAQ
What Japanese set is Shining Fates in?
Shining Fates is the English special set built from Japan’s High Class Pack Shiny Star V (S4a); its booster packs were only sold inside special products, per PokeBeach. Set codes: S4a.
When did Shining Fates release in English and in Japan?
English: February 19, 2021. Japanese source sets: Shiny Star V (S4a) on November 20, 2020.
How many cards are in Shining Fates compared with the Japanese sets?
The English set lists 73 cards plus a 122-card Shiny Vault. The Japanese catalogue lists 323 entries across 1 source set, counted from Limitless TCG’s Japanese database (secret rares included).
Can I buy the Japanese Shining Fates sets from Japan?
Yes — sealed Japanese boxes for Shiny Star V 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 Shining Fates 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 (S4a) and numbering, and some Japanese cards were not included in the English release.
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