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Cards

Set code, card number, total, rarity and illustrator are read from the printed card itself. When a photo is too blurry to read, the field stays empty instead of being guessed.

Exclusives

A card is called a China exclusive only after it has been checked against an official list. Cards still being checked say so on their page.

Set names

English set names are unofficial translations. Sets often go by more than one name, so the set code is the one reliable key. We show the other names under "Also called".

Where to find cards

Official Gyms and vending machines come from our own location sheet. Toys"R"Us stores come from the official Toys"R"Us China store list. KKV, MINISO and TOP TOY stores come from map and travel listings, and stores marked closed are left out. These lists are examples we could confirm, not every store.

English mall names are worked out from addresses and listings, so they can differ from the sign. Chinese addresses are kept for map apps and taxis but hidden until you open them. Floors are shown, shop unit numbers are not. We never promise stock.

Prices

We do not publish prices at the moment.