Forbidden Light (Sun & Moon—Forbidden Light) released in English on May 4, 2018 with 131 cards plus 15 secret rares. In Japan those cards came out earlier as Forbidden Light — set code SM6. This page maps the English set to its Japanese source sets, links the complete Japanese card lists (all 102 catalogued entries), and shows current sealed-box pricing from our Tokyo stock.
- Forbidden Light = Forbidden Light in Japan (SM6).
- English release May 4, 2018; Japanese release March 2, 2018 (SM6).
- 102 Japanese entries catalogued across the source set vs 131 cards plus 15 secret rares in English.
- Sealed SM6 box currently listed at ¥71,400 (August 28, 2026).
The Japanese Sets Behind Forbidden Light
The English Forbidden Light set combines Japan’s SM6 Forbidden Light with the earlier Ultra Force (SM5+) set; per PokeBeach only a Choice Band reprint and the full-art Lady were left out. Ultra Force is not catalogued separately below. (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM6 | Forbidden Light | Expansion Pack | March 2, 2018 | 102 | 8 | SM6 card list | ¥71,400 (~$449) |
Japanese Set-by-Set Breakdown
SM6 Forbidden Light — Expansion Pack, JP release March 2, 2018
Limitless TCG catalogues 102 entries for SM6: 8 Secret Rare, 5 Double Rare, 10 Rare, 32 Uncommon, 44 Common, plus 3 entries listed without a rarity label. The Secret Rare run goes from Greninja-GX (SM6 95) to Bonnie (SM6 102). Browse every card by number and rarity on our SM6 Forbidden Light card list.
Top-Rarity Japanese Cards in Pictures
Where to Buy the Japanese Forbidden Light Sets from Tokyo
Want the Japanese cards behind Forbidden Light? 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.
Forbidden Light Japanese Card List FAQ
What Japanese set is Forbidden Light in?
The English Forbidden Light set combines Japan’s SM6 Forbidden Light with the earlier Ultra Force (SM5+) set; per PokeBeach only a Choice Band reprint and the full-art Lady were left out. Ultra Force is not catalogued separately below. Set codes: SM6.
When did Forbidden Light release in English and in Japan?
English: May 4, 2018. Japanese source sets: Forbidden Light (SM6) on March 2, 2018.
How many cards are in Forbidden Light compared with the Japanese sets?
The English set lists 131 cards plus 15 secret rares. The Japanese catalogue lists 102 entries across 1 source set, counted from Limitless TCG’s Japanese database (secret rares included).
Can I buy the Japanese Forbidden Light sets from Japan?
Yes — sealed Japanese boxes for Forbidden Light 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 Forbidden Light 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 (SM6) and numbering, and some Japanese cards were not included in the English release.
Trick or treat: open three chests, save up to 4%
SEE HOW IT WORKSMembers only · Each paid order opens the next chest · Ends Oct 31, 23:59 JST · Import duties, taxes and customs charges are not included in the price and are collected on delivery, except for destinations we ship duty-paid.
Picked for this article
📩 Get member-only sale alerts & coupons
Sale alerts, coupons and restock notices by email — straight from Tokyo.
