Released on July 6, 2018, SM7A Thunderclap Spark (迅雷スパーク) is a sub-set expansion from the Sun & Moon era featuring the mythical Pokemon Zeraora as its flagship card. Part of Japan’s split-set release strategy alongside SM7B Fairy Rise, Thunderclap Spark delivered electric and fighting-type focused cards that were later combined into the English Lost Thunder set. Sealed boxes trade at ~¥10,000 ($71) in 2026.
SM7A Thunderclap Spark: Set Overview
Set Code
SM7A
Japanese Name
迅雷スパーク (Thunderclap Spark)
English Source
Lost Thunder (sm8) — partial
Release Date
July 6, 2018
Pack Configuration
30 packs / box, 5 cards / pack
MSRP
¥4,950 per box
Market Price (2026)
~¥10,000 (~$71)
Total Cards
60+ cards
Top Cards in SM7A Thunderclap Spark
Zeraora GX SA
SA
Zeraora GX
~¥5,000 (~$35)
Pull rate: ~1/12 boxes (est.)
Zeraora GX SA features the mythical electric-type Pokemon in a dynamic lightning-charged illustration. At ¥5,000 ($35), it’s the flagship chase card and a popular collection piece for Zeraora fans.
Lugia GX SA
SA
Lugia GX
~¥6,000 (~$43)
Pull rate: ~1/12 boxes (est.)
Lugia GX SA showcases the legendary diving Pokemon in a sweeping ocean illustration. At ¥6,000 ($43), Lugia’s enduring popularity across generations makes this one of the set’s most valuable pulls.
Suicune GX Rainbow
HR
Suicune GX (Rainbow)
~¥3,500 (~$25)
Pull rate: ~1/12 boxes (est.)
Suicune GX Rainbow features the legendary beast in rainbow holofoil finish. At ¥3,500 ($25), it’s an accessible chase card with strong Gen 2 nostalgia appeal.
What is the difference between SM7A and Lost Thunder?
SM7A Thunderclap Spark is a Japanese sub-set that was combined with SM7B Fairy Rise and additional cards to create the English Lost Thunder set. The Japanese version has fewer total cards but the same artwork and card designs. Some cards in Lost Thunder are exclusive to either SM7A or SM7B in Japanese.
Released on August 3, 2018, SM7B Fairy Rise (フェアリーライズ) is the fairy and grass-type companion sub-set to SM7A Thunderclap Spark. Featuring Alolan Ninetales GX and Mimikyu GX as its headline cards, Fairy Rise was combined with Thunderclap Spark to form the English Lost Thunder set. Sealed boxes trade at ~¥9,500 ($67) in 2026.
SM7B Fairy Rise: Set Overview
Set Code
SM7B
Japanese Name
フェアリーライズ (Fairy Rise)
English Source
Lost Thunder (sm8) — partial
Release Date
August 3, 2018
Pack Configuration
30 packs / box, 5 cards / pack
MSRP
¥4,950 per box
Market Price (2026)
~¥9,500 (~$67)
Total Cards
54+ cards
Top Cards in SM7B Fairy Rise
Alolan Ninetales GX SA
SA
Alolan Ninetales GX
~¥5,000 (~$35)
Pull rate: ~1/12 boxes (est.)
Alolan Ninetales GX SA features the ice/fairy-type regional variant in an elegant winter illustration. At ¥5,000 ($35), this card is popular among Alolan form collectors and fairy-type enthusiasts. The fairy-type aesthetic of Alolan Ninetales has maintained strong collector demand.
Mimikyu GX Rainbow
HR
Mimikyu GX (Rainbow)
~¥4,000 (~$28)
Pull rate: ~1/12 boxes (est.)
Mimikyu GX Rainbow showcases the disguise Pokemon in rainbow holofoil. At ¥4,000 ($28), Mimikyu’s massive fan following drives consistent demand for this card across all formats.
Sceptile GX SA
SA
Sceptile GX
~¥3,000 (~$21)
Pull rate: ~1/12 boxes (est.)
Sceptile GX SA features the Hoenn grass starter in a forest-themed illustration. At ¥3,000 ($21), it’s an accessible and visually appealing card from the SA pool.
What is the difference between SM7B Fairy Rise and SM7A Thunderclap Spark?
SM7A Thunderclap Spark and SM7B Fairy Rise were released as companion sub-sets in Japan. SM7A focuses on electric and fighting-type Pokemon (led by Zeraora GX), while SM7B focuses on fairy and grass-type Pokemon (led by Alolan Ninetales GX). Both were combined into the English Lost Thunder set.
SM6B Champion Road is a 2018 Japanese Sun & Moon enhanced expansion built around modernized reprints from older Pokemon Card Game eras. In 2026, the set is not a cheap box to rip casually: the cards most collectors check first are Scizor-GX SR 071/066, Salamence-GX SR 072/066, Copycat SR 077/066, and the Rainbow Energy UR 086/066.
The old version of this guide had the wrong chase cards and placeholder card-back images. This recovered version uses the actual SM6B card list, real card images, and a buyer-first answer: buy sealed if you want an out-of-print display piece, buy singles if you only care about Scizor-GX, Salamence-GX, or Copycat.
Key Takeaway
Champion Road is best treated as a sealed collector box, not an expected-value opening. Pokemon does not publish official SM6B pull rates, so any pull-rate table is an estimate based on the Japanese 30-pack enhanced-expansion structure and observed Sun & Moon-era box patterns.
86Total cards
30Packs per box
May 3, 2018Japan release
¥109,200SST box listing
SM6B Champion Road Set Overview
Champion Road, Japanese name チャンピオンロード, is the eighth Japanese Sun & Moon subset and a Forbidden Light-era enhanced expansion. Bulbapedia lists 86 total cards: 66 numbered main-set cards plus 20 secret rares.
SM6B Champion Road sealed Japanese booster box. Product availability and price can change.
Set code
SM6B
Japanese name
強化拡張パック チャンピオンロード
Series
Sun & Moon, Japan-only subset
Release date
May 3, 2018
Box format
30 packs, 5 cards per pack
Card count
66 main cards + 20 secret rares = 86 cards
Headline rarities
RR, SR, HR, UR
Best Cards in SM6B Champion Road
Champion Road’s identity is the GX and trainer secret rare lineup. The highest-attention cards are not Dragonite, Ultra Necrozma, or Zygarde; those were incorrect in the previous article. The real SM6B chase list starts with Scizor-GX and Salamence-GX, then moves into Copycat and the UR item/energy slots.
SRScizor-GX 071/066 is the first card most Champion Road collectors check.SRSalamence-GX 072/066 gives the set a second strong Pokemon chase.SRCopycat 077/066 is the key full-art trainer chase.
Priority
Card
Number
Why it matters
1
Scizor-GX SR / HR
071/066, 082/066
The box artwork Pokemon and the cleanest set-identity chase.
2
Salamence-GX SR / HR
072/066, 083/066
Major Dragon-type GX pull with strong collector recognition.
3
Copycat SR
077/066
Best trainer-art chase in the set.
4
Articuno-GX SR / HR
067/066, 078/066
Legendary-bird GX, easier to explain to casual collectors.
5
Rainbow Energy UR
086/066
The main gold-card target, especially for rarity collectors.
6
Electrode-GX, Mr. Mime-GX, Banette-GX
068-070/066, 079-081/066
Completes the GX secret rare run and matters for master sets.
Estimated SM6B Pull Rates
There are no official Pokemon-published odds for Champion Road. For buying decisions, use the estimates below as a practical risk model, not as a guarantee. A sealed Japanese box is randomized at the factory and individual cards are never promised.
Pull target
Buyer-facing estimate
What it means
Any SR-or-better secret rare
About 1 per box
You are usually opening for one premium slot, not several.
Specific Pokemon SR, such as Scizor-GX SR
Long shot
There are multiple SR Pokemon and trainer options sharing the slot.
Specific HR rainbow GX
Harder than a generic SR target
HR cards are a separate chase layer and should not be assumed in one box.
UR item/energy card
Very low per box
Life Herb UR, PokeNav UR, and Rainbow Energy UR are collector targets, not expected pulls.
Main-set RR GX
Reasonable box-level hits
Articuno-GX, Electrode-GX, Mr. Mime-GX, Banette-GX, Scizor-GX, and Salamence-GX appear in the 66-card main set.
Should You Buy a Champion Road Box?
Buy sealed
Best if you want an older Sun & Moon Japanese display box with strong box art and an 86-card collector checklist.
Buy singles
Best if your real target is Scizor-GX SR, Salamence-GX SR, Copycat SR, or Rainbow Energy UR.
Open packs
Only makes sense if you value the experience. The box price is too high to justify opening purely for EV.
Looking for SM6B Champion Road? Check the current SST product page first. If it is sold out, use the Sun & Moon category to compare other Japanese sealed boxes.
Champion Road has 86 cards total: 66 main-set cards and 20 secret rares.
What is the best card in Champion Road?
For most collectors, Scizor-GX SR 071/066 is the headline chase because Scizor is the set’s most visible box-art Pokemon. Salamence-GX SR and Copycat SR are the next cards to check.
Are Champion Road pull rates official?
No. Pokemon does not publish official per-box odds for SM6B. Treat any pull-rate table as an estimate, not a promise.
Is Champion Road worth opening?
Usually no, unless you specifically want the opening experience. At modern sealed-box pricing, singles are the cleaner choice for exact chase cards.
Source note: set count, release date, and numbered card list were cross-checked against Bulbapedia’s Champion Road set page and Pokemon-card.com/Limitless card images. SST listing price was checked against the live SM6B product page on May 20, 2026.
SM6 Forbidden Light 抽卡概率，最佳卡牌与盒装指南 (2026)
SM6 Forbidden Light is no longer a cheap Sun & Moon box you open for casual EV. The Japanese set released in 2018, production is long finished, and the chase-card hierarchy has changed: Ojou-sama SR now defines the collector ceiling, while Greninja GX, Mysterious Treasure UR, Yurika SR, Karune SR, and Ultra Necrozma GX round out the serious demand.
The older version of this article was outdated. It treated Ultra Necrozma GX Rainbow as the top chase, listed the sealed box around ¥9,000, and used unsupported exact EV math. In May 2026, Samurai Sword Tokyo shows the SM6 sealed box as ¥88,400 and out of stock, so the buying logic has to be different.
This refreshed guide mirrors our strongest pull-rate articles: set specs, top-card pricing, box-vs-singles advice, confirmed pull-rate facts, sealed-price context, and a clear recommendation for collectors, openers, and singles buyers.
Key Takeaway
SM6 Forbidden Light is a sealed collector box first and an opening product second. The official Japanese box guarantee is one SR-or-better card per 30-pack box, but exact HR/UR/specific-card odds are not published. At a visible SST price of ¥88,400 and out-of-stock status, singles are usually the smarter route unless you specifically collect sealed Sun & Moon boxes.
¥62,000
Top Card: Ojou-sama SR
¥88,400
SST Box Price Signal
1 SR+
Official Box Guarantee
30 Packs
Per Box
SM6 Forbidden Light Set Overview
Forbidden Light (禁断の光) is the sixth Japanese main expansion from the Pokemon Card Game Sun & Moon era. The official product page positions Ultra Necrozma GX as the headline attacker and confirms a large 94-card base set, Kalos Pokemon support, Ultra Beasts, and a guaranteed SR-or-better slot in every 30-pack box.
Set Specs
Spec
Detail
Set Code
SM6
Japanese Name
禁断の光 (Forbidden Light)
Series
Sun & Moon
Category
Expansion Pack
Japan Release
March 2, 2018
Base Card Count
94 card types, plus secret rares
Pack Contents
5 cards per pack
Box Contents
30 packs per box
Original Pack MSRP
¥150 + tax
Official Box Guarantee
1 SR-or-better card per 30-pack box
English Equivalent
Sun & Moon – Forbidden Light, released May 4, 2018
What Makes SM6 Special
Ojou-sama SR aged into the headline chase – current Japanese price aggregators place it around ¥62,000, well above the old Ultra Necrozma-led framing.
Greninja GX keeps the Pokemon-side chase alive – Greninja demand is stronger globally than most SM-era GX characters, and the HR/SR versions sit near the top of the SM6 card list.
Ultra Necrozma GX and Mysterious Treasure matter historically – Ultra Necrozma was the set mascot and competitive centerpiece, while Mysterious Treasure remains a recognizable play-history trainer card.
Official Pull-Rate Fact
The confirmed Japanese SM6 box guarantee is one SR-or-better card inside each 30-pack box. Treat any exact HR, UR, or specific-card odds as estimates, not official Pokemon data.
Top 10 Most Valuable SM6 Forbidden Light Cards
The current Japanese market ranking is trainer-heavy. Prices below are rounded from Japanese secondary-market aggregators in May 2026 and converted at roughly ¥155/USD for readability. Always check live listings before buying, because older Sun & Moon cards can move sharply when clean copies disappear.
Rank
Card
Rarity / Number
JPN Price
USD Approx.
1
Ojou-sama
SR 100/094
~¥62,000
~$400
2
Greninja GX
HR
~¥55,000
~$355
3
Greninja GX
SR 095/094
~¥34,800
~$225
4
Mysterious Treasure
UR 109/094
~¥24,000
~$155
5
Yurika
SR 102/094
~¥23,000
~$148
6
Karune
SR 101/094
~¥23,000
~$148
7
Ultra Necrozma GX
SR
~¥18,000
~$116
8
Xerneas GX
RR
~¥16,900
~$109
9
Greninja GX
RR
~¥11,000
~$71
10
Lillie
U 091/094
~¥7,990
~$52
Price Note
The old article’s “Ultra Necrozma GX Rainbow at ¥5,000” framing is not the current SM6 market. Ojou-sama SR and Greninja GX HR/SR now dominate the value discussion.
#1 Ojou-sama SR (100/094)
Ojou-sama SR (100/094) – the current SM6 headline chase
Ojou-sama SR is the card that most clearly explains SM6’s modern collector value. It is a female trainer SR from an older Sun & Moon expansion, and that combination tends to age better than mid-tier GX cards. At roughly ¥62,000, it is also the cleanest reason to buy singles instead of trying to hit one specific card from sealed boxes.
#2-4: Greninja GX and Mysterious Treasure
Greninja GX SR
~¥34,800 for SR; HR ranks higher
Mysterious Treasure UR
~¥24,000
Ultra Necrozma GX SR
~¥18,000 for SR
Greninja GX gives the set a real Pokemon-character chase beyond trainer demand. Mysterious Treasure is the practical-play-history card, while Ultra Necrozma GX remains the set mascot and the card most collectors associate with SM6’s original release window.
Should You Buy an SM6 Forbidden Light Box?
The answer depends on what you are actually buying. At today’s sealed pricing, SM6 is not a “rip boxes until you profit” product. It is a nostalgia-era sealed box with one official SR+ slot and a high-value trainer chase.
Buyer Type
Recommendation
Reason
Chasing Ojou-sama SR
Buy the single
You avoid paying sealed-box premium for a specific-card lottery
Sealed Sun & Moon collector
Check box availability
Out-of-print sealed SM boxes are supply-constrained collector items
Pack opener
Open only for the experience
The SR+ guarantee is real, but the box price makes EV difficult
Competitive-history buyer
Buy singles
Mysterious Treasure and Ultra Necrozma pieces are easier to target directly
Buying Tip
If the box is available again, treat the product page as a sealed-collector availability check. If your target is one specific card, use singles. The current spread between ¥88,400 sealed and ¥62,000 Ojou-sama SR makes the tradeoff very clear.
The most important correction: we should not invent precision. The official SM6 product page confirms one SR-or-better card per 30-pack box. It does not publish the exact chance of hitting HR, UR, or a specific SR like Ojou-sama.
Confirmed vs Estimated
Outcome
How to Treat It
Confidence
SR or better
1 per Japanese 30-pack box
Officially confirmed
Specific Ojou-sama SR
Rare because many cards can occupy the SR+ slot
Estimate only
HR / UR cards
Scarcer than normal SR outcomes, but exact SM6 rate is not official
Estimate only
GX / holo distribution
Useful for opening experience, weak for EV at today’s sealed price
Opening-data dependent
No Fake Precision
The old guide claimed exact-style rates and a clean box EV figure. That is not strong enough for a 2026 buying guide. For SM6, the accurate statement is: one SR+ is official; the rest requires opening-data estimates and should be labeled that way.
Box Math at Current Pricing
SM6 sealed price vs top chase values – the sealed box is now priced like a collectible.
Metric
Value
What It Means
SST visible box price
¥88,400
Out of stock, but useful as a sealed-price signal
Top card value
~¥62,000
Ojou-sama SR is about 70% of the visible box price
Original implied box MSRP
¥4,500 + tax
30 packs x ¥150 before tax
Sealed premium vs tax-in MSRP
~18x
Using ¥4,860 as 2018 tax-in implied box retail
EV posture
Negative for most buyers
Open for experience, not expected profit
Price Trends & Sealed Premium
SM6 launched when Japanese booster packs retailed at ¥150 + tax. A 30-pack box therefore implied ¥4,500 before tax, or roughly ¥4,860 with Japan’s 8% consumption tax at the time. A visible ¥88,400 sealed-box signal means the box is no longer priced around pack value; it is priced around scarcity, Sun & Moon nostalgia, and sealed-display demand.
Period / Signal
Price Context
Interpretation
March 2018 launch
¥150 + tax per pack
Retail expansion-pack pricing
Implied 30-pack box retail
¥4,500 before tax / ~¥4,860 tax-in
Baseline for sealed-premium comparison
May 2026 SST signal
¥88,400, out of stock
Collector-grade sealed pricing, not opening-value pricing
Top chase card
Ojou-sama SR around ¥62,000
Strong card ceiling, but below visible box price
That gap is the core buying signal. A sealed SM6 box can still make sense as a collectible, but the price is already assuming scarcity. Singles buyers are not paying for sealed-box nostalgia, which is why Ojou-sama SR, Greninja GX, and Mysterious Treasure are usually cleaner targets.
Where to Buy SM6 Forbidden Light
SM6 is out of print, so availability moves in and out. When boxes return, prioritize sealed condition, reputable sourcing, and clear stock status. Avoid any listing that looks rewrapped, searched, or unusually cheap relative to the current market.
Buying Checklist
Check stock status first – SM6 currently appears out of stock on SST.
Confirm sealed condition – old Sun & Moon boxes have enough value that condition matters.
Do not chase one card by opening – buy Ojou-sama SR or Greninja GX directly if that is your target.
Use tracked international shipping – older sealed boxes should not be shipped casually.
Three things to remember about SM6 Forbidden Light in 2026:
Ojou-sama SR is the market leader – the set is no longer best explained by Ultra Necrozma GX alone.
The SR+ guarantee is real, but limited – one SR-or-better per box does not mean good odds at one specific chase card.
Sealed boxes are priced as collectibles – at a visible ¥88,400 signal, the box-vs-singles decision heavily favors singles unless sealed scarcity is the point.
If you collect sealed Sun & Moon boxes, SM6 belongs on the watchlist. If you want the best cards, buy singles. If you want to open packs, treat the cost as entertainment, not an EV play.
Usually no if your goal is expected value. The box is now priced like an out-of-print Sun & Moon collectible, and the top chase card is still below the visible sealed-box price. Open SM6 only if the pack-opening experience is the point.
What is the best card in SM6 Forbidden Light?
Ojou-sama SR 100/094 is the leading collector chase in 2026. Greninja GX HR/SR, Mysterious Treasure UR, Yurika SR, Karune SR, and Ultra Necrozma GX SR/HR are the other important cards to watch.
What are the official SM6 pull rates?
The official published guarantee is one SR-or-better card in each 30-pack Japanese box. Pokemon does not publish exact SM6 odds for a specific SR, HR, or UR card.
How many packs are in a Japanese SM6 box?
A Japanese SM6 Forbidden Light booster box contains 30 packs, and each pack contains 5 cards.
Why did this article change so much?
The previous version used stale box pricing, outdated chase-card ordering, and unsupported EV-style claims. This refresh updates the article to match the current SST article standard: sourced specs, current market hierarchy, clear buying advice, and careful language around non-official pull rates.
SM5M Ultra Moon 抽卡概率，最佳卡牌与盒装指南 (2026)
Released on January 12, 2018, SM5M Ultra Moon (ウルトラムーン) is the Moon-version expansion from the Sun & Moon era, featuring Dawn Wings Necrozma GX as its cover legendary. Part of Japan’s split-set strategy alongside SM5S Ultra Sun, the set was combined into the English Ultra Prism set. With Glaceon GX and Leafeon GX SA cards adding Eeveelution collector appeal, sealed boxes trade at ~¥8,500 ($60) in 2026.
SM5M Ultra Moon: Set Overview
Set Code
SM5M
Japanese Name
ウルトラムーン (Ultra Moon)
English Source
Ultra Prism (sm5)
Release Date
January 12, 2018
Pack Configuration
30 packs / box, 5 cards / pack
MSRP
¥4,950 per box
Market Price (2026)
~¥8,500 (~$60)
Total Cards
66+ cards
Top Cards in SM5M Ultra Moon
Dawn Wings Necrozma GX SA
SA
Dawn Wings Necrozma GX
~¥4,000 (~$28)
Pull rate: ~1/12 boxes (est.)
Dawn Wings Necrozma GX SA features the Lunala-fused form of Necrozma in a cosmic psychic illustration. At ¥4,000 ($28), it was a key competitive card and the set’s primary chase.
Glaceon GX SA
SA
Glaceon GX
~¥5,000 (~$35)
Pull rate: ~1/12 boxes (est.)
Glaceon GX SA showcases the ice-type Eeveelution in a serene winter landscape. At ¥5,000 ($35), Eeveelution cards consistently hold strong collector demand, making Glaceon GX SA the set’s most valuable card.
Leafeon GX SA
SA
Leafeon GX
~¥4,500 (~$32)
Pull rate: ~1/12 boxes (est.)
Leafeon GX SA features the grass-type Eeveelution in a lush forest setting. At ¥4,500 ($32), the Eeveelution pair of Glaceon and Leafeon gives Ultra Moon stronger collector appeal than many SM sub-sets.
What is the difference between SM5M Ultra Moon and SM5S Ultra Sun?
SM5M Ultra Moon features Dawn Wings Necrozma GX and Glaceon GX, while SM5S Ultra Sun features Dusk Mane Necrozma GX and contains different Pokemon. Both were combined into the English Ultra Prism set. Ultra Moon focuses on psychic and ice-type Pokemon, while Ultra Sun leans toward metal and fighting types.
Released on January 19, 2018, SM5+ Ultra Force (ウルトラフォース) is an enhanced sub-set from the Sun & Moon era that supplemented the SM5S/SM5M Ultra Sun & Moon expansions. Featuring Dusk Mane Necrozma GX SA and the iconic Cynthia supporter in rainbow form, Ultra Force delivered competitive staples alongside collector-grade pulls. Sealed boxes trade at ~¥8,000 ($57) in 2026.
SM5+ Ultra Force: Set Overview
Set Code
SM5+
Japanese Name
ウルトラフォース (Ultra Force)
English Source
Ultra Prism (sm5) — partial
Release Date
January 19, 2018
Pack Configuration
30 packs / box, 5 cards / pack
MSRP
¥4,950 per box
Market Price (2026)
~¥8,000 (~$57)
Total Cards
50+ cards
Top Cards in SM5+ Ultra Force
Dusk Mane Necrozma GX SA
SA
Dusk Mane Necrozma GX
~¥4,000 (~$28)
Pull rate: ~1/12 boxes (est.)
Dusk Mane Necrozma GX SA features the Solgaleo-fused Necrozma in a metallic-themed illustration. At ¥4,000 ($28), this card was one of the strongest competitive attackers of its era, offering high damage output with metal energy acceleration.
Cynthia Rainbow
HR
Cynthia (Rainbow)
~¥6,000 (~$43)
Pull rate: ~1/12 boxes (est.)
Cynthia Rainbow is the set’s most valuable card — the Sinnoh Champion supporter in rainbow holofoil. At ¥6,000 ($43), Cynthia’s popularity as a character combined with the card’s competitive relevance (shuffle-draw supporter used in every deck) creates strong cross-market demand.
Buzzwole GX Rainbow
HR
Buzzwole GX (Rainbow)
~¥3,000 (~$21)
Pull rate: ~1/12 boxes (est.)
Buzzwole GX Rainbow features the Ultra Beast fighting-type in rainbow finish. At ¥3,000 ($21), Buzzwole was a meta-defining card that dominated the SM competitive format.
The “+” designation in SM5+ Ultra Force indicates an enhanced sub-set that supplements the main SM5S/SM5M Ultra Sun & Moon expansions. These “+” sets typically feature additional competitive cards and alternate art versions not included in the main releases. In English, SM5+ cards were absorbed into the Ultra Prism set.
