Japanese Pokémon GO S10b English Equivalent: Pokémon GO Set 2022
By Dexhaul Team · October 12, 2026 · 6 min read
Japanese S10b, released June 17, 2022, is the source set behind the English Pokémon GO expansion (set code SWSH10.5), which followed on July 1, 2022. The two sets share the same Pokémon GO crossover theme and most of the same cards.
They are not identical. The Japanese set contains 71 numbered cards; the English expansion stretches to 78, adding seven base-set cards that TPCi introduced for the international release. Both sets also carry secret-rare cards numbered above their base totals.
If you are chasing a specific card, knowing which set it belongs to matters before you open a single pack.
This guide covers the full set mapping, the seven cards unique to the English expansion, a crosswalk for the most-searched singles, and a practical breakdown of when to buy Japanese versus English.
On this page 5 sections
At a glance: S10b vs. SWSH10.5
| Detail | Japanese S10b | English SWSH10.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Set name | Pokémon GO | Pokémon GO |
| Release date | June 17, 2022 | July 1, 2022 |
| Series era | Sword & Shield | Sword & Shield |
| Base-set card count | 71 | 78 |
| Cards above base count | Yes (secret rares) | Yes (secret rares) |
| Pack size | 5 cards | 10 cards |
| Packs per booster box | 20 | 36 |
| Official yen MSRP per pack | 165 yen (official JP site) | N/A (US MSRP $3.99) |
| Play legality (EN Standard) | Not legal | Rotated (was legal) |
| Authoritative source | Limitless TCG S10b | |
The gap between the JP and EN release was just 14 days. Both sets closed out the Sword & Shield era's sub-series approach: rather than a standard set, the GO collaboration was treated as a special expansion in both regions. Check the broader Japanese Pokémon sets and English equivalents hub for the full Scarlet & Violet era mapping.
What's different in the box
The 71-card JP set and 78-card EN set share the same cross-franchise theme: GO-themed illustrations, Pokémon with Pokémon GO catch-circle hoops, and a line of Radiant Pokémon introduced in this era.
The seven cards found in the EN set but not in the Japanese numbered base (072/078 through 078/078) are primarily the alternate-art and full-art cards that TPCi placed above the JP base count. The most notable: Mewtwo V (072/078 Alt Art), which landed as one of the most-sought cards in the entire expansion. In the JP set, equivalent alternate-art and special-art cards appear above 071 as secret rares, so the card exists in both regions, just with different numbering.
The EN Elite Trainer Box (ETB) contains 9 booster packs, a full-art promo card, sleeves, dice, and damage counters. The JP equivalent product was the Enhanced Expansion Pack, which came with 6 JP packs and a promo sheet. ETB supply remains strong from independent sellers, as shown above.
One notable EN-only product: the Radiant Eevee Premium Collection, which bundled 4 EN GO packs with a foil Radiant Eevee promo. No direct JP counterpart was sold in the same bundle format.
Notable cards: EN numbers and JP equivalents
The crosswalk below covers the most-searched singles from this set. EN card numbers follow the Serebii Pokémon GO set index; JP card numbers follow Limitless TCG.
| Card | EN number (SWSH10.5) | JP number (S10b) | Rarity (EN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mewtwo V (standard) | 030/078 | 030/071 | Ultra Rare (two silver stars) |
| Mewtwo V (alternate art) | 072/078 | 073/071 (secret rare) | Special Illustration Rare (two gold stars) |
| Radiant Charizard | 011/078 | 011/071 | Rare Holo (Radiant) |
| Radiant Eevee | 050/078 | 055/071 | Rare Holo (Radiant) |
| Dragonite V (standard) | 049/078 | 054/071 | Ultra Rare |
| Dragonite V (alternate art) | 053/078 | 059/071 (secret rare) | Special Illustration Rare |
| Conkeldurr V (standard) | 085/078 | 083/071 | Ultra Rare (secret) |
One nuance worth knowing: rarity symbols differ between JP and EN for the same card. The two-gold-star Special Illustration Rare label is Scarlet & Violet notation, but the GO set predates that era.
For Sword & Shield sets, alt arts were called "Alternate Full Art" in EN and carried an S (Super Rare) designation in JP. The card art is the same in both regions.
The Radiant Eevee carries different card numbers (050 in EN, 055 in JP). The artwork is identical. Buyers chasing JP prints for grading should confirm the card number matches the JP set before submitting.
Japanese or English: the practical breakdown
Price per pack
JP S10b packs have an official MSRP of 165 yen from the Japanese Pokémon Card Game site. At current exchange rates, that lands well below the EN MSRP of $3.99 per pack. Import sellers add shipping and handling, so observe current storefront prices and factor in currency conversion.
JP booster boxes (20 packs) were observed from independent sellers at $175–$219 USD (October 2026), compared to EN 36-pack booster boxes at $130–$186 USD from the same market.
Play legality
Neither version is currently legal in Standard. The Sword & Shield era rotated from the EN Standard format after the 2023 season.
JP cards from S10b were never legal in official EN tournament play regardless of rotation, since only EN prints are permitted there. If you play at a local level using older formats, check your local rules independently.
Language and artwork
JP cards carry Japanese text and a Japanese card back. The artwork is the same as EN in most cases.
For display and collection purposes, JP prints are considered a distinct variant and are filed separately in binders. Some collectors target JP first-print copies specifically, since the JP set released 14 days before EN.
Grading
PSA and CGC grade both JP and EN copies of GO set cards. A PSA 10 JP copy and a PSA 10 EN copy of the Mewtwo V Alt Art carry different populations. Check the authentication guide before buying any high-end single: counterfeit alt arts from the GO set appear in online markets regularly.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Japanese Pokémon GO set the same as the English one?
Mostly, but not exactly. The Japanese S10b has 71 numbered cards; the English SWSH10.5 has 78. The extra 7 EN cards were added by TPCi for the international release, primarily sitting above the JP base count.
The theme, artwork, and most cards are shared between both sets.
What is S10b in Pokémon cards?
S10b is the Japanese set code for the Pokémon GO expansion, released June 17, 2022. It is the 10th sub-set of the Sword & Shield (S) series. The English counterpart, released July 1, 2022, uses the code SWSH10.5.
Are Pokémon GO Japanese cards worth buying?
That depends on your goal. JP packs offer a lower official MSRP per pack (165 yen) and are a distinct grading population. Collectors targeting JP alt arts or first prints have good reasons to buy JP; competitive players have no use for them in EN Standard.
Observe current storefront prices before committing, as import costs vary.
Does Mewtwo V Alt Art appear in the Japanese S10b set?
Yes. In JP it carries number 073/071 (a secret rare above the base count). In EN it is numbered 072/078.
The artwork is identical in both regions.
How many packs are in a Japanese S10b booster box?
20 packs, each containing 5 cards, for 100 cards total per Japanese booster box. The English booster box has 36 packs of 10 cards each.
Browse the full range of Japanese Pokémon TCG imports, including S10b sealed products and singles, at DexHaul's Japanese cards collection, where independent shops list current stock and pricing. DexHaul is independent and unofficial: not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company.