Rebel Clash (Sword & Shield—Rebel Clash) released in English on May 1, 2020 with 192 cards plus 17 secret rares. In Japan those cards came out earlier as VMAX Rising and Rebellion Crash — set codes S1a, S2. This page maps the English set to its Japanese source sets, links the complete Japanese card lists (all 184 catalogued entries), and shows current sealed-box pricing from our Tokyo stock.
- Rebel Clash = VMAX Rising and Rebellion Crash in Japan (S1a, S2).
- English release May 1, 2020; Japanese releases February 7, 2020 (S1a) and March 6, 2020 (S2).
- 184 Japanese entries catalogued across the source sets vs 192 cards plus 17 secret rares in English.
- Sealed S1a box currently listed at ¥105,000 (August 28, 2026).
The Japanese Sets Behind Rebel Clash
Rebel Clash combines the Japanese expansion Rebellion Crash (S2, also translated as Rebel Clash) with the Enhanced Expansion Pack VMAX Rising (S1a) and a few promos. (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1a | VMAX Rising | Enhanced Expansion Pack | February 7, 2020 | 78 | 8 | S1a card list | ¥105,000 (~$660) |
| S2 | Rebellion Crash | Expansion Pack | March 6, 2020 | 106 | 10 | S2 card list | ¥54,600 (~$343) |
Japanese Set-by-Set Breakdown
S1a VMAX Rising — Enhanced Expansion Pack, JP release February 7, 2020
Limitless TCG catalogues 78 entries for S1a: 8 Secret Rare, 6 Double Rare, 8 Rare, 23 Uncommon, 30 Common, plus 3 entries listed without a rarity label. The Secret Rare run goes from Rillaboom-V (S1a 71) to Milo (S1a 78). Browse every card by number and rarity on our S1a VMAX Rising card list.
S2 Rebellion Crash — Expansion Pack, JP release March 6, 2020
Limitless TCG catalogues 106 entries for S2: 10 Secret Rare, 8 Double Rare, 10 Rare, 32 Uncommon, 42 Common, plus 4 entries listed without a rarity label. The Secret Rare run goes from Eldegoss-V (S2 97) to Boss’s Command (S2 106). Browse every card by number and rarity on our S2 Rebellion Crash card list.
Top-Rarity Japanese Cards in Pictures
Where to Buy the Japanese Rebel Clash Sets from Tokyo
Want the Japanese cards behind Rebel Clash? 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.
Rebel Clash Japanese Card List FAQ
What Japanese set is Rebel Clash in?
Rebel Clash combines the Japanese expansion Rebellion Crash (S2, also translated as Rebel Clash) with the Enhanced Expansion Pack VMAX Rising (S1a) and a few promos. Set codes: S1a, S2.
When did Rebel Clash release in English and in Japan?
English: May 1, 2020. Japanese source sets: VMAX Rising (S1a) on February 7, 2020; Rebellion Crash (S2) on March 6, 2020.
How many cards are in Rebel Clash compared with the Japanese sets?
The English set lists 192 cards plus 17 secret rares. The Japanese catalogue lists 184 entries across 2 source sets, counted from Limitless TCG’s Japanese database (secret rares included).
Can I buy the Japanese Rebel Clash sets from Japan?
Yes — sealed Japanese boxes for VMAX Rising and Rebellion Crash 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 Rebel Clash 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 (S1a, S2) and numbering, and some Japanese cards were not included in the English release.
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