One of these boxes released worldwide on September 16, 2026. The other is out of print; its lowest asking price on SNKRDUNK on September 18, 2026 was ¥134,000 — roughly 27× the derived ¥4,950 box figure (30 packs × ¥165). Both feature Eeveelution pulls — Sylveon and Espeon appear in the 30th CELEBRATION main set among others, and Eevee Heroes built its entire identity around Eeveelution Secret Rares — but the buy-in and the chase are nothing alike.
30th CELEBRATION (M6a) released on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, as the Pokémon Trading Card Game’s 30th-anniversary main set. Eevee Heroes (S6a) released on May 28, 2021, as a “strengthened expansion” (強化拡張パック) built around Eeveelution V and VMAX cards. Both are Japanese booster boxes we currently list, so here is what’s in each, the confirmed chase cards, and what each box was asking on September 18, 2026.
The 30th CELEBRATION Booster Box is 20 packs of 6 foil cards from the anniversary set. Eevee Heroes is 30 packs of 5 cards from a fully catalogued 87-card set whose Secret Rare tier prints six Eeveelutions twice each — Umbreon V (084/069, 085/069) is the print most collectors are chasing, and the box’s lowest ask on SNKRDUNK (¥134,000 on September 18, 2026) sits far above that derived box figure.
Store prices and availability checked September 25, 2026 at 13:48 JST. Marketplace observations retain their stated dates. USD conversions use ¥154 per US dollar.
Figures below are official MSRP where stated, our current store listing, and SNKRDUNK’s lowest live asking prices, converted at ¥154/USD for reference.
30th Celebration vs Eevee Heroes at a Glance
| 30th CELEBRATION (M6a) | Eevee Heroes (S6a) | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 16, 2026 | May 28, 2021 |
| Cards per pack | 6, all foil | 5, plus one puzzle card outside the 5 |
| Packs per box | 20 (¥360 × 20 = ¥7,200) | 30, confirmed officially via a companion bundle listing |
| Box price | Sold as a 20-pack box at ¥7,200 on Pokémon Center Online | ¥4,950, derived from the official ¥165 pack price (30 × ¥165) |
| Set size | 165 numbered cards plus 8 Basic Energy (173 in all); PokeBeach’s headline figure is 176 | 87 cards, fully catalogued, with an 18-card Secret Rare tier |
Eevee Heroes runs a much smaller pack (5 cards) than M6a (6 cards), but a bigger box (30 packs versus 20). Its packs-per-box figure is one of the few in this comparison confirmed by an official source — a 2021 companion bundle listing that describes two Eevee Heroes boxes as “60 packs” (2BOX).
What’s in a 30th Celebration Box
Every 30th CELEBRATION pack carries one Basic Energy guaranteed, per the official product page. The Japanese page does not itself say “one Pikachu per pack” — that guarantee is official only for the English product, and is reported for the Japanese pack by PokeBeach. PokeBeach reported, from an official box opening shown before release, that one 20-pack box contained 20 of the 30 Pikachu (each unique, no duplicates), 2 Classic Collection cards, 4 Illustration Rares, 1 Special Illustration Rare, and 1 Futuristic Rare. The Pokémon Company has not published pull rates, and one reported opening is not a rate.
The main set includes Espeon (058/103) and Sylveon ex (059/103) among other Eeveelution cards, alongside the FUR pair (Mewtwo ex 134/103, Mew ex 135/103) and the Classic Collection block (136–165) that carries no regulation mark.
What’s in an Eevee Heroes Box
Per our live buying guide, Eevee Heroes is an 87-card catalogued set with an 18-card Secret Rare tier that gives six Eeveelutions two separate print slots each: Vaporeon V (074/069, 075/069), Glaceon V (076/069, 077/069), Jolteon V (078/069, 079/069), Espeon V (080/069, 081/069), Sylveon V (082/069, 083/069), and Umbreon V (084/069, 085/069).
A common point of confusion: “Moonbreon” is the collector nickname for the Umbreon VMAX alternate art, not the Umbreon V pair 084/069–085/069 in this set’s Secret Rare tier.
Chase Cards in Each Set
Here is what each set’s own catalogued chase list confirms:
| Set | Card | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| M6a | Mewtwo ex (Futuristic Rare, 134/103) | FUR |
| M6a | Mew ex (Futuristic Rare, 135/103) | FUR |
| S6a | Umbreon V (084/069) | SR |
| S6a | Umbreon V (085/069) | SR |
| S6a | Sylveon V (082/069) | SR |
| S6a | Espeon V (080/069) | SR |
| S6a | Gordie (087/069) | SR |
Per our live buying guide, “the card most people are actually buying this box for is Umbreon V, printed twice in this set as 084/069 and 085/069.” M6a’s own headline chase is its FUR pair, Mewtwo ex and Mew ex, both by YOSHIROTTEN — the only illustrator credited anywhere in the still-uncatalogued 104–135 block so far.
Dated Asking Prices
On SNKRDUNK, the lowest live asking price for a sealed (shrink) M6a box moved ¥47,200 (September 1) → ¥28,200 (September 10) → ¥17,500 (September 16, release day) → ¥20,994 (September 18) — still roughly 2.9× the ¥7,200 box price.
For Eevee Heroes, an out-of-print set, SNKRDUNK’s lowest asking price on September 18, 2026 was ¥134,000 — roughly 27× the set’s ¥4,950 derived box price. These are seller asking prices, not sale prices, and neither figure predicts where either box goes next.
Which Box Fits You
- You specifically want the Umbreon V Secret Rare pair: Eevee Heroes. It is the print our own buying guide identifies as the main reason collectors buy this box.
- You want a lower entry point into an anniversary set: M6a. Our current listing is well below Eevee Heroes’ September 18, 2026 SNKRDUNK asking price.
- You want a set where all six Eeveelutions get a dedicated Secret Rare pair: Eevee Heroes is built specifically around that structure; M6a’s Eeveelution cards include Espeon 058/103 and Sylveon ex 059/103 among others, as single main-set cards, not a themed Secret Rare tier.
- You want the newest release rather than an out-of-print set: M6a released September 16, 2026; Eevee Heroes released in 2021 and is no longer in production.
Nothing here says one box will move in price faster than the other — only what is confirmed to be inside each one as of this update.
Where to Buy
We ship both Japanese booster boxes out of Tokyo with tracked delivery. See the M6a 30th CELEBRATION Booster Box product page for current pricing and the dispatch date.
Eevee Heroes is currently listed at ¥120,000 (~$779). For the full 30th CELEBRATION card list, see our 30th CELEBRATION card list page. Both sets are also covered in our 30th CELEBRATION Booster Box guide and our Eevee Heroes Booster Box buying guide, and if you’re weighing more than one 30th CELEBRATION product our Box vs FUTURISTIC BOX vs Premium Deck Set comparison covers the rest of the lineup. Browse the full Japanese Pokémon card collection, or use Quick Order for anything not currently listed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the main difference between a 30th Celebration box and an Eevee Heroes box?
Pack size, box size, and price. A 30th CELEBRATION pack holds 6 cards for ¥360 in a 20-pack box; an Eevee Heroes pack holds 5 cards for ¥165 in a 30-pack box. Eevee Heroes is also an out-of-print set whose lowest SNKRDUNK ask sits far above that derived box figure.
What is “Moonbreon” and is it in Eevee Heroes?
“Moonbreon” is the collector nickname for the Umbreon VMAX alternate art, not the Umbreon V Secret Rare pair (084/069 and 085/069) in this set’s Secret Rare tier.
Which Eeveelutions get a Secret Rare in Eevee Heroes?
All six: Vaporeon, Glaceon, Jolteon, Espeon, Sylveon and Umbreon each get two Secret Rare V print slots in the set’s 18-card Secret Rare tier.
Does 30th Celebration have Eeveelution pulls too?
Yes, as single main-set cards rather than a dedicated tier: Espeon at 058/103 and Sylveon ex at 059/103, among others.
What is the current asking price for each box?
On SNKRDUNK, September 18, 2026: a sealed (shrink) 30th CELEBRATION box asked ¥20,994; an Eevee Heroes box asked ¥134,000. Both are seller asking prices, not sale prices.
Can I buy both boxes from Samurai Sword Tokyo?
Yes. The 30th CELEBRATION Booster Box (Sealed and No Shrink) and the Eevee Heroes Booster Box are both currently listed on our site, shipping from Tokyo with tracked delivery.
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