Scarlet & Violet (Scarlet & Violet base set) released in English on March 31, 2023 with 198 cards plus 60 secret rares. In Japan those cards came out earlier as Scarlet ex, Violet ex, Triplet Beat — set codes SV1S, SV1V, SV1a. This page maps the English set to its Japanese source sets, links the complete Japanese card lists (all 314 catalogued entries), and shows current sealed-box pricing from our Tokyo stock.
- Scarlet & Violet = Scarlet ex, Violet ex, Triplet Beat in Japan (SV1S, SV1V, SV1a).
- English release March 31, 2023; Japanese releases January 20, 2023 (SV1S, SV1V); March 10, 2023 (SV1a).
- 314 Japanese entries catalogued across the source sets vs 198 cards plus 60 secret rares in English.
- Sealed SV1S box currently listed at ¥14,896 (August 28, 2026).
The Japanese Sets Behind Scarlet & Violet
The English Scarlet & Violet base set is built from Japan’s twin launch expansions Scarlet ex (SV1S) and Violet ex (SV1V) together with the Enhanced Expansion Pack Triplet Beat (SV1a); Full Arts and Illustration Rares are classed as secret rares in English, hence the large secret-rare count. (Composition as reported by PokeBeach.) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV1S | Scarlet ex | Expansion Pack | January 20, 2023 | 106 | 10 | SV1S card list | ¥14,896 (~$94) |
| SV1V | Violet ex | Expansion Pack | January 20, 2023 | 106 | 10 | SV1V card list | ¥9,880 (~$62) |
| SV1a | Triplet Beat | Enhanced Expansion Pack | March 10, 2023 | 102 | 10 | SV1a card list | ¥18,870 (~$119) |
Japanese Set-by-Set Breakdown
SV1S Scarlet ex — Expansion Pack, JP release January 20, 2023
Limitless TCG catalogues 106 entries for SV1S: 2 Ultra Rare, 10 Secret Rare, 5 Special Art Rare, 12 Art Rare, 6 Double Rare, 8 Rare, 24 Uncommon, 39 Common. The Secret Rare run goes from Gyarados ex (SV1S 91) to Penny (SV1S 100). Browse every card by number and rarity on our SV1S Scarlet ex card list.
SV1V Violet ex — Expansion Pack, JP release January 20, 2023
Limitless TCG catalogues 106 entries for SV1V: 2 Ultra Rare, 10 Secret Rare, 5 Special Art Rare, 12 Art Rare, 6 Double Rare, 8 Rare, 24 Uncommon, 39 Common. The Secret Rare run goes from Spidops ex (SV1V 91) to Miriam (SV1V 100). Browse every card by number and rarity on our SV1V Violet ex card list.
SV1a Triplet Beat — Enhanced Expansion Pack, JP release March 10, 2023
Limitless TCG catalogues 102 entries for SV1a: 3 Ultra Rare, 10 Secret Rare, 5 Special Art Rare, 12 Art Rare, 6 Double Rare, 8 Rare, 22 Uncommon, 36 Common. The Secret Rare run goes from Meowscarada ex (SV1a 86) to Boss’s Command (SV1a 95). Browse every card by number and rarity on our SV1a Triplet Beat card list.
Top-Rarity Japanese Cards in Pictures
Where to Buy the Japanese Scarlet & Violet Sets from Tokyo
Want the Japanese cards behind Scarlet & Violet? 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.
Scarlet & Violet Japanese Card List FAQ
What Japanese set is Scarlet & Violet in?
The English Scarlet & Violet base set is built from Japan’s twin launch expansions Scarlet ex (SV1S) and Violet ex (SV1V) together with the Enhanced Expansion Pack Triplet Beat (SV1a); Full Arts and Illustration Rares are classed as secret rares in English, hence the large secret-rare count. Set codes: SV1S, SV1V, SV1a.
When did Scarlet & Violet release in English and in Japan?
English: March 31, 2023. Japanese source sets: Scarlet ex (SV1S) on January 20, 2023; Violet ex (SV1V) on January 20, 2023; Triplet Beat (SV1a) on March 10, 2023.
How many cards are in Scarlet & Violet compared with the Japanese sets?
The English set lists 198 cards plus 60 secret rares. The Japanese catalogue lists 314 entries across 3 source sets, counted from Limitless TCG’s Japanese database (secret rares included).
Can I buy the Japanese Scarlet & Violet sets from Japan?
Yes — sealed Japanese boxes for Scarlet ex, Violet ex, Triplet Beat 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 Scarlet & Violet 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 (SV1S, SV1V, SV1a) and numbering, and some Japanese cards were not included in the English release.
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