Japanese Pokémon 151 Booster Box (SV2a): 20 Packs, Chase Cards, Carton and Damaged Box

A Japanese Pokémon 151 booster box is the sealed Japanese-edition box of 強化拡張パック「ポケモンカード151」 (set code SV2a), released in Japan on June 16, 2023. Our listing describes 20 packs of 7 cards (140 cards) and 165 card types. This guide covers what is inside, the named chase cards, the box, carton and damaged-box versions, and how shipping and payment work.

Updated November 5, 2026

Key facts: what is the Japanese Pokémon 151 booster box?

It is the sealed booster box of the Japanese enhanced expansion pack “Pokémon Card 151”, a set built around the original 151 Pokémon from Bulbasaur to Mew.

One point needs care. The official Pokémon Card site does not state a pack count for the booster box. The 20-pack figure comes from our own product page, so we cite it as our listing and not as an official number.

How many packs and cards are in a Japanese 151 box and in a carton?

A single box holds 20 packs and 140 cards on our listing, and a carton holds 12 boxes, which works out to 240 packs and 1,680 cards.

The box figures come from our product page (20 packs) and the official page (7 kartu per pack). The carton row is our own multiplication of the 12-box carton listing, not a number printed on a page. We state no carton price, weight or dimensions, because none appear in our sources.

What is the Japanese Pokémon 151 set built around?

The set is built around the original Kanto Pokémon: the official page describes Pokémon from Bulbasaur to Mew in Pokédex order, 151 in all.

Our product page describes the set as a way to “relive the nostalgia of the original Kanto region”, with all 151 original Pokémon shown in modern ex artwork alongside iconic Kanto Trainers. The official page lists ex cards such as Venusaur ex, Charizard ex, Blastoise ex, Alakazam ex and Mew ex, and trainer cards such as Giovanni’s Charisma and Erika’s Invitation.

The listings described here are the Japanese-language edition, so if you compare against a retailer elsewhere, confirm that they are also selling the Japanese edition. We make no claim about demand or future value. We only describe what the official and product pages say.

What is inside a Japanese 151 booster box?

According to our product page, a Japanese 151 booster box holds 20 booster packs, each with 7 cards, for 140 cards in total.

The set itself has 165 card types, and the page lists these rarities: Commons (C), Uncommons (U), Rares (R), Double Rares (RR), Art Rares (AR), Super Art Rares (SAR) and Ultra Rares (UR). The official page also names SR (special illustration) and a Monster Ball pattern mirror treatment.

Our page states that the specific cards in each box are randomly packed at the factory and that individual card pulls are not guaranteed. This guide gives no odds or pull rates, because none appear in our sources.

The arithmetic is simple: 20 packs multiplied by 7 kartu per pack gives 140 cards. Because the official page does not give a box count, the multiplication rests on our listing for the 20 and on the official page for the 7. If you compare our box with a retailer elsewhere, check that they also describe the Japanese edition and the same pack count before you compare anything else.

What do the rarity labels on the 151 page mean?

The labels are the rarity codes listed on our product page: C, U, R, RR, AR, SAR and UR, with SR (special illustration) and a Monster Ball pattern mirror added by the official page.

The two pages do not use exactly the same list, and we do not try to merge them into one official ladder. We also do not state how many cards of each rarity exist, because neither page gives those counts. If you want to browse individual cards, our product page links to the full SV2A card list.

Which cards lead the Japanese 151 set?

Our product page names SAR Charizard ex, SAR Mew ex, SAR Erika’s Invitation, AR Bulbasaur and UR Master Ball Gold as the key cards of the set.

The official set page adds context. It lists these ex cards: Venusaur ex, Charizard ex, Blastoise ex, Alakazam ex and Mew ex. If the ex label is new to you, our explainer What Does ex Mean on Pokémon Cards? covers the notation.

The trainer list on the official page also includes Safety Goggles (安全ゴーグル), Big Balloon (大きなふうせん), the Old Sea Fossil, Old Shell Fossil and Old Amber cards, and a transfer card named マサキの転送. We list names only as the page gives them. The page does not rank cards by rarity or value, and neither do we.

Two details are worth keeping straight. First, “SAR” and “AR” are rarity labels from our product page, while the official page uses “SR (special illustration)” and mentions AR and SAR as well. Second, the Monster Ball pattern mirror cards are an official feature of the set, described on the official page as 豪華ミラー仕様のカード. Our page lists UR Master Ball Gold among the key cards; we do not claim any link between the two beyond what each page says.

What did the official Pokémon Card pages say about 151?

The official set page confirms the June 16, 2023 release, 7 randomly inserted kartu per pack and a booster pack price of 290 yen including tax.

It also describes a card file set, sold in a Monster Ball version or in Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise versions, for 2,200 yen including tax. Each card file set includes 5 packs, 3 promo cards (Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle, one each), 1 card file and 1 catalog poster.

These are Japanese retail figures from the official 151 page. They are not our selling prices, and the page does not tell you what a box costs.

A separate official notice says the set would be sold in a made-to-order format (受注生産形式) through Pokémon Center Online. That page gives no quantities, prices or order windows, so we draw no conclusions about supply from it. Treat it only as confirmation of the sales format.

Is the 151 card file set the same as a booster box?

No. The card file set is a separate official product with 5 packs, 3 promo cards, a card file and a catalog poster, while the booster box is a box of 20 packs on our listing.

The difference matters when you read Japanese retail news. A card file set is built around accessories and promos. The booster box on our product page is described as 20 packs of 7 cards, with no extras listed. The promo cards appear on the official page as part of the card file set only.

If you see a card file set described as a “151 box” elsewhere, compare the pack count first.

How do I tell the Japanese 151 box from other 151 products?

Check four things in order: the Japanese name, the set code SV2a, the pack count and the edition.

The Japanese name is 強化拡張パック「ポケモンカード151」, the set code is SV2a, our listing gives 20 packs per box, and the edition is Japanese. A single booster pack is the 7-card unit on the official page, and the card file set is the 5-pack accessory product. A carton is a purchase unit of 12 boxes. Each of these is a different thing to buy, even though the name “151” appears on all of them.

Should I buy a single Japanese 151 booster box or a carton?

Buy the single box if you want one sealed box; buy the carton if you want 12 boxes in one purchase, shipped as the carton itself.

Our SV2A-Pokemon 151 Japanese Pokemon Booster Box – Carton listing is one full carton (case) of 12 Japanese booster boxes. It ships as the carton, not as 12 individual boxes. For one box, use the standard SV2A-Pokemon 151 Japanese Pokemon Booster Box listing.

There is no minimum order amount or quantity, according to our shipping policy, so a single box is a normal order. Each listing page shows its own current status, so check the page you plan to buy from.

The carton is a purchase unit, not a different product. It holds the same Japanese-edition boxes described above, 12 of them.

What is a damaged Japanese 151 booster box?

A damaged Japanese 151 box is an unopened box with cosmetic damage to the outer box, such as dents, creases or scratches, sold at a discount.

We have two damaged-box listings for 151. The first, the Damaged Box (pembaruan: stok habis — minta restock via Quick Order), is sealed with its original wrap intact. The listing says the box is unopened and the cards inside are unaffected. The second, the Damaged Box with the factory wrap removed (pembaruan: stok habis — minta restock via Quick Order), has an inner box that remains unopened and contents that are factory-original. It is discounted both for the missing wrap and for outer-box damage.

Both listings share these terms, as written on the product pages:

• Photos are samples, and the actual item may differ from them.
• The type and extent of damage vary by item.
• The item is sold as-is.
• We do not respond to inquiries about the item, and returns and refunds are not accepted.

The listings explain the reason for these boxes. Our Tokyo warehouse takes in large volumes of Japanese trading cards daily, and staff inspect each item against defined condition standards. Boxes that cannot be sold as mint-condition products are separated from regular stock and offered at a lower price than regular products.

The first image on each damaged-box page shows the regular product so you can identify the set. The photos after it are samples of damaged boxes. The two sample condition photos below are labeled as photos of another damaged box; as the listing says, the box you receive may differ.

Because the listings say the type and extent of damage vary by item, read the sample photos as examples only, not as the box you will receive.

Which Japanese 151 listing fits which need?

The standard box is the single-box listing, the carton is 12 boxes in one purchase, and the damaged boxes carry cosmetic outer-box damage.

The phrase “lower-priced” comes from the listings themselves, which say damaged boxes are offered at a lower price than regular products. We do not quote a price in this article, because prices on a listing can change; read the number on the product page at the time you order.

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How does shipping a Japanese 151 booster box to me work?

Boxes ship from Tokyo by FedEx with a tracking number, under two services: standard and expedited.

Both transit times are estimates only, and neither is a promised delivery date. They also start after dispatch. Per the shipping policy, most orders are processed and shipped within 5 business days after PayPal or Wise payment has cleared, and that window is an estimate too. Business days exclude weekends and Japanese national holidays.

Once FedEx has the parcel, timing is controlled by the carrier and destination-country authorities. Customs inspections, import procedures, remote-area handling, peak-season congestion and weather can all cause delays. The policy states that such transit delays do not by themselves create a right to cancel or refund after dispatch.

Practical points from the policy:

• FedEx cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes, so enter a physical address.
• While an order is paid and its shipment is not yet scheduled, you can update the shipping address yourself from My Account > Orders. The destination country cannot be changed.
• If the new address costs more to ship to, you pay the difference before dispatch, and the order is held until it is settled.
• Tracking numbers and the carrier’s latest estimate appear in your account or shipping confirmation email after dispatch.

The standard box page says its shipments include tracking and insurance, and the carton page says it ships from Tokyo by FedEx with a tracking number.

Dispatch can also take longer than the standard window. The policy gives examples: supplier allocation changes, inventory arriving later than expected, or a reserved unit failing quality inspection. If dispatch is delayed, the policy says we will contact you by email as soon as practical with a revised estimate, and for significant delays before handoff to FedEx we may offer the option to wait or to cancel with a full refund.

How do I pay for a Japanese 151 booster box?

You can pay with Wise bank transfer, PayPal, or a credit or debit card through PayPal, and all payments are made in Japanese yen.

Details come from the payment methods page. Any difference between what we charge and what your statement shows (exchange rates, issuer or PayPal conversion fees) is set by your payment provider.

If you pay by Wise, the deadline matters. Without uploading a screenshot, the order is cancelled automatically if payment has not been received within 12 hours (3 hours if the order contains a pre-order item). With a screenshot (which needs an account), you upload it within 5 days and the order price is held for a total of 10 days. Enter the reference SST-{order number} exactly as issued. SWIFT payments incur a JPY 611 receiving fee, which you should add to the order total. The payment page also asks SWIFT senders to select the OUR charge option so correspondent bank fees are covered on the sender’s side.

For card payments, the card form opens in PayPal’s own secure window, and a PayPal account is usually not required. Your card issuer may apply 3-D Secure authentication, which is handled between PayPal and your issuer.

PayPal Pay Later is offered and run by PayPal, not by us. The payment page lists these interest-free options seen at our checkout; availability is not guaranteed, and the terms in PayPal’s own window apply.

In each case the first payment is taken at checkout. Shipping is charged in addition to the product, so the total at checkout is what matters. The shipping cost is calculated there from your address.

What does an order look like from payment to delivery?

An order moves from payment, to dispatch (most orders within an estimated 5 business days), to FedEx transit that depends on the service, with customs outside our control.

Handling excludes weekends and Japanese national holidays, and the delivery dates in carrier tools do not include our handling time, customs processing, weekends or holidays. We do not claim any different handling time for cartons or damaged boxes, because the pages do not state one.

Is the Japanese 151 booster box a sealed, random product?

Yes, it is a sealed randomized product, and no specific cards are promised.

The damaged-box pages say the damage is to the outer box and describe the contents as unopened or factory-original, but none of the pages name any particular card you will receive. The official Pokémon Card site says each pack has 7 randomly inserted cards, which matches our 7-card figure.

What should I check before ordering a Japanese 151 booster box?

Check the edition, the listing type, the condition terms and your delivery address before you order.

Read the listing title in full before paying. The product names differ by only a few words: “Booster Box”, “Booster Box – Carton” and two “Damaged Box” listings describe four different purchases. The carton and damaged listings state their terms in their descriptions, and those terms apply to the item you order.

Where can I buy the Japanese 151 booster box from Japan?

You can order it from our online store, which ships by FedEx.

Start with the SV2A-Pokemon 151 Japanese Pokemon Booster Box for one box, the carton for 12, or the damaged-box listings linked above if a cosmetically damaged outer box is acceptable. The product page also links to the full SV2A card list for browsing individual cards. Each listing page shows its own current status.

Where can I read more about Pokémon cards and Japanese releases?

These related guides cover card notation and other Japanese releases.

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