# Are Japanese Cards Just Not Worth It Compared to English? **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [October 20, 2020, 3:44pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-japanese-cards-just-not-worth-it-compared-to-english/29955 "2020-10-20T15:44:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![rygames1625](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/rygames1625/32/244_2.png) [@rygames1625](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/rygames1625)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 3:44pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-japanese-cards-just-not-worth-it-compared-to-english/29955/1 "2020-10-20T15:44:05Z")
I was just looking through eBay this morning and I found some auctions by PWCC. One card was a japanese Rayquaza Rulers of the Heavens PSA10 ([https://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-Pokemon-Japanese-Rulers-Of-the-Heavens-Holo-Rayquaza-EX-47-PSA-9-MINT/353241779082?hash=item523ed9cb8a:g:RCEAAOSw~ddfi2mi](https://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-Pokemon-Japanese-Rulers-Of-the-Heavens-Holo-Rayquaza-EX-47-PSA-9-MINT/353241779082?hash=item523ed9cb8a:g:RCEAAOSw~ddfi2mi)) and the english variant ([https://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-Pokemon-EX-Dragon-Holo-Rayquaza-97-PSA-10-GEM-MINT/353241778483?hash=item523ed9c933:g:WMUAAOSwCwJfi2lY](https://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-Pokemon-EX-Dragon-Holo-Rayquaza-97-PSA-10-GEM-MINT/353241778483?hash=item523ed9c933:g:WMUAAOSwCwJfi2lY) ). They were posted around the same time, but one of the auctions just has more popularity over the other. Could this be because people do not care about Japanese cards as much or is it because English set is known as “EX Dragons” and the Japanese set is known as “Rulers of the Heavens”? Same thing is happening with the Dragonite cards of the same set. ---
**Author:** ![muk](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/muk/32/934_2.png) [@muk](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/muk)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 3:47pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-japanese-cards-just-not-worth-it-compared-to-english/29955/2 "2020-10-20T15:47:31Z")
Japanese cards suck, don’t buy them. ---
**Author:** ![nish](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/nish/32/1228_2.png) [@nish](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/nish)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 3:48pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-japanese-cards-just-not-worth-it-compared-to-english/29955/3 "2020-10-20T15:48:56Z")
English cards are worth more simply because of nostalgia so they’re more popular. That’s it for 95% of cases. There’s still thousands of us Japanese collectors, as well as people who collect both. Compared to other languages like Korean or Chinese, Japanese is miles ahead of them. If you like Japanese cards, you’re in luck because they’re cheaper than English almost always. There’s nothing wrong with them and there’s no reason you or anyone else shouldn’t collect them. ---
**Author:** ![rygames1625](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/rygames1625/32/244_2.png) [@rygames1625](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/rygames1625)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 3:53pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-japanese-cards-just-not-worth-it-compared-to-english/29955/4 "2020-10-20T15:53:00Z")
> [@nish](#): > > English cards are worth more simply because of nostalgia so they’re more popular. That’s it for 95% of cases. There’s still thousands of us Japanese collectors, as well as people who collect both. Compared to other languages like Korean or Chinese, Japanese is miles ahead of them. > If you like Japanese cards, you’re in luck because they’re cheaper than English almost always. There’s nothing wrong with them and there’s no reason you or anyone else shouldn’t collect them. I see. Well I am in luck. I love Japanese cards because Pokemon originates from Japan. English cards are foreign cards in my opinion. ---
**Author:** ![nish](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/nish/32/1228_2.png) [@nish](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/nish)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 3:54pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-japanese-cards-just-not-worth-it-compared-to-english/29955/5 "2020-10-20T15:54:44Z")
> [@rygames1625](#): > > > [@nish](#): > > > > English cards are worth more simply because of nostalgia so they’re more popular. That’s it for 95% of cases. There’s still thousands of us Japanese collectors, as well as people who collect both. Compared to other languages like Korean or Chinese, Japanese is miles ahead of them. > > If you like Japanese cards, you’re in luck because they’re cheaper than English almost always. There’s nothing wrong with them and there’s no reason you or anyone else shouldn’t collect them. > > I see. Well I am in luck. I love Japanese cards because Pokemon originates from Japan. English cards are foreign cards in my opinion. Right there with ya 😉 [www.elitefourum.com/t/what-are-your-unpopular-opinions-in-pokemon/24431/1092](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-are-your-unpopular-opinions-in-pokemon/24431/1092) ---
**Author:** ![fiery](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/fiery/32/1370_2.png) [@fiery](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/fiery)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 3:59pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-japanese-cards-just-not-worth-it-compared-to-english/29955/6 "2020-10-20T15:59:35Z")
Yes don’t buy them so I can wipe them out. ---
**Author:** ![rygames1625](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/rygames1625/32/244_2.png) [@rygames1625](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/rygames1625)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 3:59pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-japanese-cards-just-not-worth-it-compared-to-english/29955/7 "2020-10-20T15:59:44Z")
> [@nish](#): > > > [@rygames1625](#): > > > > I see. Well I am in luck. I love Japanese cards because Pokemon originates from Japan. English cards are foreign cards in my opinion. > > Right there with ya 😉 > > [www.elitefourum.com/t/what-are-your-unpopular-opinions-in-pokemon/24431/1092](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-are-your-unpopular-opinions-in-pokemon/24431/1092) Yup, I love that the Japanese cards still have a first edition. I only collect first edition Japanese cards and some trophy cards. ---
**Author:** ![rygames1625](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/rygames1625/32/244_2.png) [@rygames1625](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/rygames1625)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 4:05pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-japanese-cards-just-not-worth-it-compared-to-english/29955/8 "2020-10-20T16:05:43Z")
> [@fiery](#): > > Yes don’t buy them so I can wipe them out. Already done 😉 ---
**Author:** ![teraz](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/teraz/32/32704_2.png) [@teraz](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/teraz)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 4:12pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-japanese-cards-just-not-worth-it-compared-to-english/29955/9 "2020-10-20T16:12:30Z")
> [@rygames1625](#): > > > [@nish](#): > > > > English cards are worth more simply because of nostalgia so they’re more popular. That’s it for 95% of cases. There’s still thousands of us Japanese collectors, as well as people who collect both. Compared to other languages like Korean or Chinese, Japanese is miles ahead of them. > > If you like Japanese cards, you’re in luck because they’re cheaper than English almost always. There’s nothing wrong with them and there’s no reason you or anyone else shouldn’t collect them. > > I see. Well I am in luck. I love Japanese cards because Pokemon originates from Japan. English cards are foreign cards in my opinion. Amen, brother. Japanese cards will always be the OGs. ---
**Author:** ![thymeee](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/thymeee/32/2674_2.png) [@thymeee](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/thymeee)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-japanese-cards-just-not-worth-it-compared-to-english/29955/10 "2020-10-20T16:14:10Z")
> [@rygames1625](#): > > > [@nish](#): > > > > Right there with ya 😉 > > > > [www.elitefourum.com/t/what-are-your-unpopular-opinions-in-pokemon/24431/1092](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-are-your-unpopular-opinions-in-pokemon/24431/1092) > > Yup, I love that the Japanese cards still have a first edition. I only collect first edition Japanese cards and some trophy cards. Not anymore, they were discontinued a little after cp6 (japanese evolutions) ---
**Author:** ![rygames1625](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/rygames1625/32/244_2.png) [@rygames1625](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/rygames1625)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 4:33pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-japanese-cards-just-not-worth-it-compared-to-english/29955/11 "2020-10-20T16:33:30Z")
> [@thymeee](#): > > > [@rygames1625](#): > > > > Yup, I love that the Japanese cards still have a first edition. I only collect first edition Japanese cards and some trophy cards. > > Not anymore, they were discontinued a little after cp6 (japanese evolutions) Damn. The only modern card in my collection is a first edition mega lucario. Why did they get rid of first edition? It was a nice thing to see at the bottom left corner. ---
**Author:** ![mossdeep](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/mossdeep/32/155784_2.png) [@mossdeep](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/mossdeep)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 5:03pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-japanese-cards-just-not-worth-it-compared-to-english/29955/12 "2020-10-20T17:03:23Z")
nope, please don’t buy Japanese cards. keep paying 10x for yellow borders. 😜 ---
**Author:** ![EnlightenedBulbasaur](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/enlightenedbulbasaur/32/536_2.png) [@EnlightenedBulbasaur](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/EnlightenedBulbasaur)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 5:11pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-japanese-cards-just-not-worth-it-compared-to-english/29955/13 "2020-10-20T17:11:48Z")
All of this stuff is completely subjective and people have to make their own decisions. Many of my favorite cards that I own are Japanese. Trophies, Vending Series, non-TCG cards, etc. But when it comes to set cards, I prefer English. It’s what I collected growing up and I just like them. So I generally collect English when it’s available, but also love collecting Japanese exclusive cards. Again, this is just how I do things. People can choose to look at the cards however they like. ---
**Author:** ![frostyalpaca](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/frostyalpaca/32/1119_2.png) [@frostyalpaca](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/frostyalpaca)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 5:17pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-japanese-cards-just-not-worth-it-compared-to-english/29955/14 "2020-10-20T17:17:58Z")
If I was coming into the hobby today I would 100% being going for Japanese set cards over English purely due to the value you get for your money. ---
**Author:** ![rickybobby](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/rickybobby/32/244_2.png) [@rickybobby](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/rickybobby)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 6:04pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-japanese-cards-just-not-worth-it-compared-to-english/29955/15 "2020-10-20T18:04:36Z")
> [@rygames1625](#): > > > [@thymeee](#): > > > > Not anymore, they were discontinued a little after cp6 (japanese evolutions) > > Damn. The only modern card in my collection is a first edition mega lucario. Why did they get rid of first edition? It was a nice thing to see at the bottom left corner. 1st editions need to stay dead. They have no place in the current market. ---
**Author:** ![rygames1625](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/rygames1625/32/244_2.png) [@rygames1625](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/rygames1625)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 6:07pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-japanese-cards-just-not-worth-it-compared-to-english/29955/16 "2020-10-20T18:07:51Z")
> [@rickybobby](#): > > > [@rygames1625](#): > > > > Damn. The only modern card in my collection is a first edition mega lucario. Why did they get rid of first edition? It was a nice thing to see at the bottom left corner. > > 1st editions need to stay dead. They have no place in the current market. Why stay dead? It was a nice feature for people who noticed it. ---
**Author:** ![rickybobby](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/rickybobby/32/244_2.png) [@rickybobby](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/rickybobby)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 6:13pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-japanese-cards-just-not-worth-it-compared-to-english/29955/17 "2020-10-20T18:13:51Z")
> [@rygames1625](#): > > > [@rickybobby](#): > > > > 1st editions need to stay dead. They have no place in the current market. > > Why stay dead? It was a nice feature for people who noticed it. Have you not seen the scalper market? The 1st editions would be horded by distributors. If any hit shelves, there would be people waiting at the shelves to buy them out. Normal people, kids, no one would have a chance at them without paying 5X market price. This kills the whole market for many collectors and takes away any chance for the kid that buys a pack while at the store to pull a card that is worth anything. Meanwhile all none first editions would be collecting dust across the world, as no one would want them and their pretty much worthless cards. It’s bad for the hobby and really bad for the young generation that wants to buy pokemon cards. ---
**Author:** ![rickybobby](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/rickybobby/32/244_2.png) [@rickybobby](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/rickybobby)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 6:15pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-japanese-cards-just-not-worth-it-compared-to-english/29955/18 "2020-10-20T18:15:42Z")
> [@rickybobby](#): > > > [@rygames1625](#): > > > > Why stay dead? It was a nice feature for people who noticed it. > > Have you not seen the scalper market? > The 1st editions would be horded by distributors. If any hit shelves, there would be people waiting at the shelves to buy them out. Normal people, kids, no one would have a chance at them without paying 5X market price. > This kills the whole market for many collectors and takes away any chance for the kid that buys a pack while at the store to pull a card that is worth anything. Meanwhile all none first editions would be collecting dust across the world, as no one would want them and their pretty much worthless cards. > It’s bad for the hobby and really bad for the young generation that wants to buy pokemon cards. Store bought packs as they are, bring people into the hobby. Anyone had a chance to pull a good card, at MSRP. This is great for the health of the hobby. ---
**Author:** ![artemis](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/artemis/32/1058_2.png) [@artemis](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/artemis)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 6:17pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-japanese-cards-just-not-worth-it-compared-to-english/29955/19 "2020-10-20T18:17:10Z")
Japanese exclusives, are the only hype for me in terms of modern collecting. The most modern set I have complete in english is Generations, specifically due to its release. Waiting each month for a new mythical collection box to be released was an exciting chase. ---
**Author:** ![rygames1625](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/rygames1625/32/244_2.png) [@rygames1625](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/rygames1625)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 6:18pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-japanese-cards-just-not-worth-it-compared-to-english/29955/20 "2020-10-20T18:18:38Z")
> [@rickybobby](#): > > > [@rickybobby](#): > > > > Have you not seen the scalper market? > > The 1st editions would be horded by distributors. If any hit shelves, there would be people waiting at the shelves to buy them out. Normal people, kids, no one would have a chance at them without paying 5X market price. > > This kills the whole market for many collectors and takes away any chance for the kid that buys a pack while at the store to pull a card that is worth anything. Meanwhile all none first editions would be collecting dust across the world, as no one would want them and their pretty much worthless cards. > > It’s bad for the hobby and really bad for the young generation that wants to buy pokemon cards. > > Store bought packs as they are, bring people into the hobby. Anyone had a chance to pull a good card, at MSRP. This is great for the health of the hobby. Ok. I see your point. [Next page](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-japanese-cards-just-not-worth-it-compared-to-english/29955.md?page=2)