Unbroken Bonds (Sun & Moon—Unbroken Bonds) released in English on May 3, 2019 with 214 cards plus 21 secret rares. In Japan those cards came out earlier as Night Unison, Full Metal Wall and Double Blaze — set codes SM9a, SM9b, SM10. This page maps the English set to its Japanese source sets, links the complete Japanese card lists (all 232 catalogued entries), and shows current sealed-box pricing from our Tokyo stock.
- Unbroken Bonds = Night Unison, Full Metal Wall and Double Blaze in Japan (SM9a, SM9b, SM10).
- English release May 3, 2019; Japanese releases January 11, 2019 (SM9a), February 1, 2019 (SM9b) and March 1, 2019 (SM10).
- 232 Japanese entries catalogued across the source sets vs 214 cards plus 21 secret rares in English.
- Sealed SM9a box currently listed at ¥84,000 (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) (August 28, 2026).
The Japanese Sets Behind Unbroken Bonds
Unbroken Bonds combines the Japanese Enhanced Expansion Packs Night Unison (SM9a) and Full Metal Wall (SM9b) with the expansion Double Blaze (SM10). (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM9a | Night Unison | Enhanced Expansion Pack | January 11, 2019 | 63 | 8 | SM9a card list | ¥84,000 (~$528) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) |
| SM9b | Full Metal Wall | Enhanced Expansion Pack | February 1, 2019 | 62 | 8 | SM9b card list | ¥52,500 (~$330) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) |
| SM10 | Double Blaze | Expansion Pack | March 1, 2019 | 107 | 12 | SM10 card list | sold out — restock via Quick Order |
Japanese Set-by-Set Breakdown
SM9a Night Unison — Enhanced Expansion Pack, JP release January 11, 2019
Limitless TCG catalogues 63 entries for SM9a: 8 Secret Rare, 4 Double Rare, 7 Rare, 16 Uncommon, 24 Common, plus 4 entries listed without a rarity label. The Secret Rare run goes from Venomoth-GX (SM9a 56) to Koga’s Trap (SM9a 63). Browse every card by number and rarity on our SM9a Night Unison card list.
SM9b Full Metal Wall — Enhanced Expansion Pack, JP release February 1, 2019
Limitless TCG catalogues 62 entries for SM9b: 8 Secret Rare, 4 Double Rare, 7 Rare, 16 Uncommon, 23 Common, plus 4 entries listed without a rarity label. The Secret Rare run goes from Pheromosa & Buzzwole-GX (SM9b 55) to Molayne (SM9b 62). Browse every card by number and rarity on our SM9b Full Metal Wall card list.
SM10 Double Blaze — Expansion Pack, JP release March 1, 2019
Limitless TCG catalogues 107 entries for SM10: 12 Secret Rare, 6 Double Rare, 10 Rare, 32 Uncommon, 43 Common, plus 4 entries listed without a rarity label. The Secret Rare run goes from Reshiram & Charizard-GX (SM10 96) to Red’s Challenge (SM10 107). Browse every card by number and rarity on our SM10 Double Blaze card list.
Top-Rarity Japanese Cards in Pictures
Where to Buy the Japanese Unbroken Bonds Sets from Tokyo
Want the Japanese cards behind Unbroken Bonds? 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.
Unbroken Bonds Japanese Card List FAQ
What Japanese set is Unbroken Bonds in?
Unbroken Bonds combines the Japanese Enhanced Expansion Packs Night Unison (SM9a) and Full Metal Wall (SM9b) with the expansion Double Blaze (SM10). Set codes: SM9a, SM9b, SM10.
When did Unbroken Bonds release in English and in Japan?
English: May 3, 2019. Japanese source sets: Night Unison (SM9a) on January 11, 2019; Full Metal Wall (SM9b) on February 1, 2019; Double Blaze (SM10) on March 1, 2019.
How many cards are in Unbroken Bonds compared with the Japanese sets?
The English set lists 214 cards plus 21 secret rares. The Japanese catalogue lists 232 entries across 3 source sets, counted from Limitless TCG’s Japanese database (secret rares included).
Can I buy the Japanese Unbroken Bonds sets from Japan?
Yes — sealed Japanese boxes for Night Unison, Full Metal Wall and Double Blaze 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 Unbroken Bonds 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 (SM9a, SM9b, SM10) and numbering, and some Japanese cards were not included in the English release.
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