Fusion Strike (Sword & Shield—Fusion Strike) released in English on November 12, 2021 with 264 cards plus 20 secret rares. In Japan those cards came out earlier as Fusion Arts — set code S8. This page maps the English set to its Japanese source sets, links the complete Japanese card lists (all 115 catalogued entries), and shows current sealed-box pricing from our Tokyo stock.
- Fusion Strike = Fusion Arts in Japan (S8).
- English release November 12, 2021; Japanese release September 24, 2021 (S8).
- 115 Japanese entries catalogued across the source set vs 264 cards plus 20 secret rares in English.
- Sealed S8 box currently listed at ¥58,500 (August 28, 2026).
The Japanese Sets Behind Fusion Strike
Fusion Strike is built from the Japanese expansion Fusion Arts (S8) together with cards from Eevee Heroes, Blue Sky Stream and Skyscraping Perfection that were not localized in Evolving Skies, plus High-Class Deck and promo cards. (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S8 | Fusion Arts | Expansion Pack | September 24, 2021 | 115 | 15 | S8 card list | ¥58,500 (~$368) |
Japanese Set-by-Set Breakdown
S8 Fusion Arts — Expansion Pack, JP release September 24, 2021
Limitless TCG catalogues 115 entries for S8: 15 Secret Rare, 4 Triple Rare, 8 Double Rare, 10 Rare, 34 Uncommon, 44 Common. The Secret Rare run goes from Tsareena V (S8 101) to Chili & Cilan & Cress (S8 115). Browse every card by number and rarity on our S8 Fusion Arts card list.
Top-Rarity Japanese Cards in Pictures
Where to Buy the Japanese Fusion Strike Sets from Tokyo
Want the Japanese cards behind Fusion Strike? 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.
Fusion Strike Japanese Card List FAQ
What Japanese set is Fusion Strike in?
Fusion Strike is built from the Japanese expansion Fusion Arts (S8) together with cards from Eevee Heroes, Blue Sky Stream and Skyscraping Perfection that were not localized in Evolving Skies, plus High-Class Deck and promo cards. Set codes: S8.
When did Fusion Strike release in English and in Japan?
English: November 12, 2021. Japanese source sets: Fusion Arts (S8) on September 24, 2021.
How many cards are in Fusion Strike compared with the Japanese sets?
The English set lists 264 cards plus 20 secret rares. The Japanese catalogue lists 115 entries across 1 source set, counted from Limitless TCG’s Japanese database (secret rares included).
Can I buy the Japanese Fusion Strike sets from Japan?
Yes — sealed Japanese boxes for Fusion Arts 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 Fusion Strike 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 (S8) and numbering, and some Japanese cards were not included in the English release.
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