Evolving Skies (Sword & Shield—Evolving Skies) released in English on August 27, 2021 with 203 cards plus 34 secret rares. In Japan those cards came out earlier as Eevee Heroes, Blue Sky Stream, Skyscraping Perfection — set codes S6a, S7R, S7D. This page maps the English set to the Japanese Evolving Skies source sets, links the complete Japanese card lists (all 245 catalogued entries), and shows the sealed-box prices as listed on our store.
- Evolving Skies = Eevee Heroes, Blue Sky Stream, Skyscraping Perfection in Japan (S6a, S7R, S7D).
- English release August 27, 2021; Japanese releases May 28, 2021; July 9, 2021; July 9, 2021.
- 245 Japanese entries catalogued across the source sets vs 203 cards plus 34 secret rares in English.
- The sealed S6a box is currently listed at ¥131,058 (~$851).
- Our Japanese boxes are currently listed at ¥131,058 (~$851) for S6a Eevee Heroes, ¥253,344 (~$1,645) for S7R Blue Sky Stream and ¥16,565 (~$108) for S7D Skyscraping Perfection.
- The lowest asking prices on SNKRDUNK on September 29, 2026 were ¥129,900 (~$844) for the S6a box, ¥222,979 (~$1,448) for the S7R box and ¥18,800 (~$122) for the S7D box.
- Live card lists with current prices: S6a, S7R and S7D.
The Japanese Sets Behind Evolving Skies
Evolving Skies merges three Japanese releases: Eevee Heroes (S6a) and the twin sets Blue Sky Stream (S7R, also translated as Sky Stream) and Skyscraping Perfection (S7D, also translated as Towering Perfection). Around 90 Japanese cards were cut from the English set, per PokeBeach’s coverage. (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S6a | Eevee Heroes | Enhanced Expansion Pack | May 28, 2021 | 87 | 18 | S6a card list · live listing page | ¥131,058 (~$851) |
| S7R | Blue Sky Stream | Expansion Pack | July 9, 2021 | 79 | 12 | S7R card list · live listing page | ¥253,344 (~$1,645) |
| S7D | Skyscraping Perfection | Expansion Pack | July 9, 2021 | 79 | 12 | S7D card list · live listing page | ¥16,565 (~$108) |
Japanese Set-by-Set Breakdown
S6a Eevee Heroes — Enhanced Expansion Pack, JP release May 28, 2021
Limitless TCG catalogues 87 entries for S6a: 18 Secret Rare, 4 Triple Rare, 8 Double Rare, 8 Rare, 21 Uncommon, 28 Common. The Secret Rare run goes from Leafeon V (S6a 70) to Gordie (S6a 87). Browse every card by number and rarity on our S6a Eevee Heroes card list, or see the live S6a card list page with current prices.
S7R Blue Sky Stream — Expansion Pack, JP release July 9, 2021
Limitless TCG catalogues 79 entries for S7R: 12 Secret Rare, 3 Triple Rare, 6 Double Rare, 8 Rare, 21 Uncommon, 29 Common. The Secret Rare run goes from Trevenant V (S7R 68) to Zinnia’s Resolve (S7R 79). Browse every card by number and rarity on our S7R Blue Sky Stream card list, or see the live S7R card list page with current prices.
S7D Skyscraping Perfection — Expansion Pack, JP release July 9, 2021
Limitless TCG catalogues 79 entries for S7D: 12 Secret Rare, 3 Triple Rare, 6 Double Rare, 8 Rare, 21 Uncommon, 29 Common. The Secret Rare run goes from Suicune V (S7D 68) to Copycat (S7D 79). Browse every card by number and rarity on our S7D Skyscraping Perfection card list, or see the live S7D card list page with current prices.
Top-Rarity Japanese Cards in Pictures
Japanese vs English Evolving Skies: Numbering and What Changes
The English Evolving Skies checklist is a single numbered run (203 cards plus 34 secret rares, released August 27, 2021). The Japanese cards keep their own set codes and numbering — S6a Eevee Heroes, S7R Blue Sky Stream, S7D Skyscraping Perfection — so a Japanese print is identified by its set code plus number rather than by the English collector number. When you buy Japanese singles or boxes, use the Japanese code; when you cross-reference an English card, look for the same Pokémon and artwork in the source set list above.
Japanese boxes ship from Tokyo. Box prices in the table are our listings on September 29, 2026; sold-out boxes can be requested via Quick Order. USD figures convert at ¥154/USD, approximate.
Where to Buy the Japanese Evolving Skies Sets from Tokyo
Want the Japanese cards behind Evolving Skies? The S6a, S7R and S7D boxes are listed above; browse the full range in our Japanese Pokémon booster box collection, or open the live S6a, S7R and S7D card list pages. For PSA 10 singles see our PSA 10 collection; for a specific card, request a quote via Quick Order with the Japanese set code and number.
Evolving Skies Japanese Card List FAQ
What Japanese set is Evolving Skies in?
Evolving Skies merges three Japanese releases: Eevee Heroes (S6a) and the twin sets Blue Sky Stream (S7R, also translated as Sky Stream) and Skyscraping Perfection (S7D, also translated as Towering Perfection). Around 90 Japanese cards were cut from the English set, per PokeBeach’s coverage. Set codes: S6a, S7R, S7D.
When did Evolving Skies release in English and in Japan?
English: August 27, 2021. Japanese source sets: Eevee Heroes (S6a) on May 28, 2021; Blue Sky Stream (S7R) on July 9, 2021; Skyscraping Perfection (S7D) on July 9, 2021.
How many cards are in Evolving Skies compared with the Japanese sets?
The English set lists 203 cards plus 34 secret rares. The Japanese catalogue lists 245 entries across 3 source sets, counted from Limitless TCG’s Japanese database (secret rares included).
Can I buy the Japanese Evolving Skies sets from Japan?
Our sealed Japanese boxes for Eevee Heroes, Blue Sky Stream and Skyscraping Perfection are currently listed at ¥131,058 (~$851), ¥253,344 (~$1,645) and ¥16,565 (~$108) respectively, and ship from Tokyo. Singles and graded cards can be requested via Quick Order.
Are Japanese Evolving Skies 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 (S6a, S7R, S7D) and numbering, and some Japanese cards were not included in the English release.
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