Hidden Fates (Sun & Moon—Hidden Fates) released in English on August 23, 2019 with 68 cards plus 1 secret rare and a 94-card Shiny Vault. In Japan those cards came out earlier as GX Ultra Shiny — set code SM8b. This page maps the English set to its Japanese source sets, links the complete Japanese card lists (all 108 catalogued entries), and shows current sealed-box pricing from our Tokyo stock.
- Hidden Fates = GX Ultra Shiny in Japan (SM8b).
- English release August 23, 2019; Japanese release November 2, 2018 (SM8b).
- 108 Japanese entries catalogued across the source set vs 68 cards plus 1 secret rare and a 94-card Shiny Vault in English.
- Sealed boxes: request via Quick Order.
The Japanese Sets Behind Hidden Fates
Hidden Fates is the English special set built from Japan’s High Class Pack GX Ultra Shiny (SM8b), with cards from Sky Legend, the Family Pokémon Card Game set, Trainer Battle Decks and SM-P promos; its Shiny Vault subset carries the Shiny Pokémon. (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM8b | GX Ultra Shiny | High Class Pack | November 2, 2018 | 108 | 39 | — | sold out — restock via Quick Order |
Japanese Set-by-Set Breakdown
SM8b GX Ultra Shiny — High Class Pack, JP release November 2, 2018
Limitless TCG catalogues 108 entries for SM8b: 39 Secret Rare, 6 Double Rare, plus 63 entries listed without a rarity label. The Secret Rare run goes from Aether Foundation Employee (SM8b 151) to Rayquaza-GX (SM8b 240).
Top-Rarity Japanese Cards in Pictures
Where to Buy the Japanese Hidden Fates Sets from Tokyo
Want the Japanese cards behind Hidden Fates? 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.
Hidden Fates Japanese Card List FAQ
What Japanese set is Hidden Fates in?
Hidden Fates is the English special set built from Japan’s High Class Pack GX Ultra Shiny (SM8b), with cards from Sky Legend, the Family Pokémon Card Game set, Trainer Battle Decks and SM-P promos; its Shiny Vault subset carries the Shiny Pokémon. Set codes: SM8b.
When did Hidden Fates release in English and in Japan?
English: August 23, 2019. Japanese source sets: GX Ultra Shiny (SM8b) on November 2, 2018.
How many cards are in Hidden Fates compared with the Japanese sets?
The English set lists 68 cards plus 1 secret rare and a 94-card Shiny Vault. The Japanese catalogue lists 108 entries across 1 source set, counted from Limitless TCG’s Japanese database (secret rares included).
Can I buy the Japanese Hidden Fates sets from Japan?
Yes — sealed Japanese boxes for GX Ultra Shiny 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 Hidden Fates 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 (SM8b) and numbering, and some Japanese cards were not included in the English release.
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