Clay Burst and Snow Hazard (SV2D/SV2P): English Equivalent Paldea Evolved (2026)
By Dexhaul Team · October 15, 2026 · 6 min read
Two Japanese sets feed one English expansion. Snow Hazard (SV2P) and Clay Burst (SV2D), both released April 14, 2023, are the source sets for English Paldea Evolved (SV02), which arrived June 9, 2023.
The split follows the game itself. Clay Burst carries the Past Paradox Pokémon from Pokémon Scarlet. Snow Hazard carries the Future Paradox Pokémon from Pokémon Violet.
A collector building around Iron Hands ex can open Snow Hazard boxes and skip the EN display entirely. A collector chasing Flutter Mane ex goes straight to Clay Burst.
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JP to EN at a glance
| Japanese set | Code | JP release | Total JP cards | English set | EN release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Hazard | SV2P | Apr 14, 2023 | 101 (71 base + 30 SR) | Paldea Evolved (SV02) | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Clay Burst | SV2D | Apr 14, 2023 | 101 (71 base + 30 SR) | Paldea Evolved (SV02) | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Triplet Beat | SV1a | Mar 10, 2023 | 78 (65 base + 13 SR) | Paldea Evolved (SV02) | Jun 9, 2023 |
Both Paradox sets released the same day in Japan, eight weeks before English Paldea Evolved. Serebii documents each JP set at 71 numbered cards plus around 30 secret rares, totaling 101. The EN set expanded to 279 total cards by pulling from all three JP sources and adding SIR and Hyper Rare treatments not present in the originals.
Triplet Beat (SV1a) contributes non-Paradox Paldean cards, including Iono, to the EN set. Collectors specifically targeting Iono SIR will find that card originates in SV1a, not SV2P or SV2D. For more on how JP set codes map across the SV era, see the Japanese Pokémon sets and their English equivalents guide.
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What's different in the box
| Feature | Japanese (SV2P or SV2D) | English (SV02) |
|---|---|---|
| Cards per pack | 5 | 10 |
| Packs per booster box | 30 | 36 |
| Cards per booster box | 150 | 360 |
| Observed price, booster box | $90–$125 USD (Oct 2026) | ~$480 USD (Oct 2026) |
| Approximate cost per card | $0.60–$0.83 | $1.33 |
| Language | Japanese | English |
JP boxes are roughly half the per-card cost of EN Paldea Evolved at current market prices. The smaller pack size means fewer pulls per box, but the cost floor is significantly lower for collectors who know exactly which Paradox type they want.
One practical difference: JP packs contain 5 cards in a smaller slip, while EN packs deliver 10 in the familiar foil wrapper. Neither format includes a code card in the Scarlet and Violet era. Both have the same hit rate for ex cards per pack slot, though EN packs give twice as many slots to work with in one sitting.
Key cards and their set homes
Knowing which JP set holds a specific chase card tells you where to direct your box budget. Limitless TCG lists every card with its exact JP number and corresponding EN print number.
| Card | JP set | Paradox type | JP rarity | EN SV02 rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flutter Mane ex | SV2D (Clay Burst) | Past | Double Rare (RR) | Double Rare / SIR |
| Great Tusk ex | SV2D (Clay Burst) | Past | Double Rare (RR) | Double Rare |
| Scream Tail ex | SV2D (Clay Burst) | Past | Double Rare (RR) | Double Rare |
| Brute Bonnet ex | SV2D (Clay Burst) | Past | Double Rare (RR) | Double Rare |
| Iron Hands ex | SV2P (Snow Hazard) | Future | Double Rare (RR) | Double Rare / SIR |
| Iron Bundle ex | SV2P (Snow Hazard) | Future | Double Rare (RR) | Double Rare |
| Iron Jugulis ex | SV2P (Snow Hazard) | Future | Double Rare (RR) | Double Rare |
| Iron Thorns ex | SV2P (Snow Hazard) | Future | Double Rare (RR) | Double Rare |
The SIR treatments for Flutter Mane ex and Iron Hands ex are among the most pulled-after cards in Paldea Evolved. Those full-art SIR prints appear in both the JP sets and EN SV02, at the same secret-rare pull frequency. Check Limitless for the SV2P card list to match any JP number to its EN print.
Japanese or English: four things to weigh
Price per card
At $90–$95 for a 30-pack box, JP opens at roughly $3.00–$3.17 per pack. EN Paldea Evolved at $480 for 36 packs runs about $13.33 per pack. On a per-card basis, JP is around $0.60–0.63 versus EN's $1.33.
The trade-off is total pull volume. An EN box delivers 360 cards, giving more raw chances at the full secret rare lineup. EN SV02 also carries SIR and Hyper Rare prints that do not exist in the JP sets, so collectors targeting those specific treatments need the English display.
Tournament play
Official English-language Play! Pokémon events require English-language cards. JP prints cannot be used in sanctioned North American, European, or Oceanian tournaments.
Players who compete regularly should open EN Paldea Evolved. JP prints are legal in Japanese-language official events.
Language and readability
Every JP card is printed in Japanese. Artwork, attack layout, and card dimensions are identical to EN, but text is not readable without Japanese knowledge.
Collectors familiar with the Paradox Pokémon can still identify cards by artwork alone. Beginners building their first deck will find EN far easier to start with.
Grading
PSA, CGC, and BGS each accept Japanese cards at standard submission tiers. Print quality for the Scarlet and Violet JP era is generally noted for tight centering.
Collectors who grade JP SIRs for display often report consistent results. Neither PSA nor CGC applies a separate scale for JP versus EN when assigning grades.
For a direct comparison between buying single EN packs versus JP boxes in the SV era, see how the Pokémon 151 (SV2a) Japanese set maps to its English card numbers, which follows the same logic of JP-to-EN crosswalk across a later SV era set.
Frequently asked questions
Are Snow Hazard and Clay Burst the same as Paldea Evolved?
They are the Japanese source sets. Snow Hazard (SV2P) and Clay Burst (SV2D), together with Triplet Beat (SV1a), fed English Paldea Evolved (SV02). The JP sets each focus on one half of the Paradox Pokémon roster: Past in Clay Burst, Future in Snow Hazard.
Which Japanese set should I buy for Future Paradox cards like Iron Hands ex?
Snow Hazard (SV2P). Future Paradox Pokémon, including Iron Hands ex, Iron Bundle ex, and Iron Jugulis ex, are the focus of Snow Hazard. Past Paradox cards like Flutter Mane ex come from Clay Burst (SV2D).
How many cards are in a Japanese Paldea Evolved box compared to English?
Japanese booster boxes have 30 packs of 5 cards each, for 150 cards total. English Paldea Evolved boxes have 36 packs of 10 cards each, for 360 total. Observed prices as of October 2026: $90–$125 for JP boxes, around $480 for EN boxes from independent shops on DexHaul.
Can I use Japanese Snow Hazard or Clay Burst cards in tournaments?
Not in English-language events. Official Play! Pokémon tournament rules require English-language cards for sanctioned play in North America, Europe, and Oceania.
JP prints are legal only in Japanese-language official events.
Where do I find the exact card numbers for Snow Hazard and Clay Burst cards in English?
Limitless TCG lists every JP card with its EN equivalent number and set. Search by set code SV2P for Snow Hazard or SV2D for Clay Burst at limitlesstcg.com to see the full crosswalk with confirmed EN prints.
Browse Snow Hazard (SV2P) and Clay Burst (SV2D) listings from independent shops at the DexHaul Japanese cards collection. Prices observed October 2026 from verified seller listings across the DexHaul search catalogue.
Catch 'em all
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