Lost Abyss (S11) English Equivalent: Lost Origin (2022)
By Dexhaul Team · October 12, 2026 · 6 min read
Japanese Lost Abyss (S11, July 15, 2022) is the primary source set for English Lost Origin, but roughly one in three of its 127 cards landed in Silver Tempest instead of Lost Origin.
If you are hunting a specific Lost Abyss card in English, you may need to open two sets. About 60% of S11 made it directly into Lost Origin (September 9, 2022), while the remaining cards were distributed into Silver Tempest (November 11, 2022). Here is the full breakdown so you know exactly where to look.
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At a glance: Lost Abyss vs Lost Origin
| Detail | Japanese: Lost Abyss (S11) | English: Lost Origin (SW&SH 11) |
|---|---|---|
| Set code | S11 | LOR |
| Release date | July 15, 2022 | September 9, 2022 |
| Cards in main set | 127 | 196 |
| Secret rares | 20 (numbers 128/127 to 147/127) | Included in 196 total |
| MSRP per pack (official) | 165 yen (pokemon-card.com) | US $4.49 (pokemon.com) |
| S11 cards in this EN set | N/A | ~78 of 127 (about 60%) |
| Other EN home for S11 cards | N/A | Silver Tempest (~one third of S11) |
| Headline cards | Giratina VSTAR, Aerodactyl VSTAR, Kyurem VMAX | Giratina VSTAR, Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR, Radiant Gardevoir |
Sources: official JP product page (pokemon-card.com); Bulbapedia Lost Origin; Limitless TCG S11 card list.
How S11 cards split across two English sets
Lost Abyss was one of the larger Sword & Shield era Japanese sets at 127 cards, and the English print schedule did not have room to absorb all of them in one release.
Bulbapedia confirms that Lost Origin is the principal English set for S11, drawing roughly 60% of the Japanese cards directly. The set also added cards from other JP sources to reach its 196-card count, including some material pulled forward from the Japanese Paradigm Trigger release that followed S11 in Japan.
The remaining third of Lost Abyss cards moved to Silver Tempest (SW&SH 12, November 11, 2022). Silver Tempest's own Japanese base was Paradigm Trigger (S12, October 21, 2022), but the English release team folded in the leftover S11 material to give Silver Tempest a fuller card count. The practical result: if a card was printed in Japanese Lost Abyss and you cannot find it in Lost Origin, check Silver Tempest next.
What's different in the Japanese box
| Feature | Lost Abyss (JP, S11) | Lost Origin (EN, LOR) |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Japanese only | English (also French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Korean) |
| Packs per booster box | 30 | 36 |
| Cards per pack | 5 | 10 |
| Reverse holo slot | None (JP packs do not include a reverse holo slot) | One reverse holo per pack |
| Rarity symbols | Circle, diamond, star; gold and rainbow secret rares | Matches JP rarity system for SV era; SW&SH era used older symbols |
| Card dimensions | Standard (63 x 88 mm) | Standard (63 x 88 mm) |
| Competitive legality | Not legal in English-language tournaments | Legal in English-language tournaments while in rotation |
One practical note: Japanese packs contain five cards compared to ten in English packs. The JP box is 30 packs rather than 36, giving 150 cards total versus 360 in the English booster box. The JP set also skips the reverse-holo slot entirely, which is standard for Japanese releases of this era.
Card-number crosswalk for the headline cards
Japanese and English card numbers do not match. The JP set runs 001/127 through 147/127 (the last 20 being secret rares), while the English Lost Origin numbering runs 001/196 through 196/196. Numbers in the crosswalk below are from Limitless TCG, which maintains a card-by-card record of JP and EN prints.
| Pokémon | JP set | JP number | EN set | EN number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giratina VSTAR | S11 Lost Abyss | 130/127 (Secret Rare) | LOR Lost Origin | 131/196 |
| Aerodactyl VSTAR | S11 Lost Abyss | 068/127 | LOR Lost Origin | 067/196 |
| Kyurem VMAX | S11 Lost Abyss | 040/127 | LOR Lost Origin | 049/196 |
| Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR | S11 Lost Abyss | 086/127 | LOR Lost Origin | 146/196 |
| Radiant Gardevoir | S11 Lost Abyss | 069/127 | LOR Lost Origin | 069/196 |
| Magnezone VSTAR | S11 Lost Abyss | 060/127 | LOR Lost Origin | 072/196 |
| Enamorus V | S11 Lost Abyss | 058/127 | LOR Lost Origin | 063/196 |
Always verify a card number against Limitless TCG before a sealed-product purchase. Reprints can shift EN numbers across expansions, and some S11 cards that did not appear in Lost Origin may surface in Silver Tempest or a later expansion instead.
Japanese or English How to choose
Price per pack
At the official MSRP of 165 yen per pack, a Japanese Lost Abyss booster box (30 packs) works out to 4,950 yen. Import fees and shipping typically push the landed cost higher for buyers outside Japan, often into the range observed on DexHaul today. The English Lost Origin booster box (36 packs at US $4.49 MSRP per pack) carries a suggested total of around US $162, though aftermarket pricing varies.
For a set from 2022, sealed boxes of both versions now trade well above their original MSRP, reflecting collector demand for Giratina VSTAR.
Play legality
Japanese Lost Abyss cards are not legal in English-language Pokémon TCG tournament play, including the Play! Pokémon season. English Lost Origin cards were legal until the set rotated out of the Standard format.
If you are buying to play competitively in an English-speaking region, the English version is the only route.
Language
Japanese cards are printed only in Japanese. If you are building a collection for display or personal enjoyment and read Japanese, the JP version is appealing for its clean layout and the absence of the reverse-holo slot (some collectors prefer the simpler look). If you want the cards to be readable in English, the EN version is the straightforward pick.
Grading
Both PSA and BGS grade Japanese and English cards. Japanese cards from this era tend to arrive in excellent centering because the Japanese Pokémon Card Game had tighter print quality control than some English print runs.
Graded Japanese cards typically sell to a smaller buyer pool, though. Consult PSA's grading guidance before submitting either version.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lost Abyss the same as Lost Origin?
Not exactly. Lost Abyss (S11) is the core Japanese source set for English Lost Origin, but they are not identical. About 60% of S11 cards appear in Lost Origin; the remaining third landed in Silver Tempest (SW&SH 12, November 2022).
Lost Origin also drew from other JP sources, giving it a larger 196-card count versus 127 in the main JP set.
Where is Giratina VSTAR in English?
Giratina VSTAR from Lost Abyss appears in English Lost Origin. It is card 131/196 in the standard Lost Origin set, with additional Special Illustration Rare and alternate art versions also numbered within that set's secret rare range.
Can I use Lost Abyss cards in English tournaments?
No. Japanese cards are not legal in English-language competitive Pokémon TCG events regardless of the card's content. You need the English Lost Origin print of the same card for competitive play in English-speaking regions.
How many packs are in a Japanese Lost Abyss booster box?
A Japanese Lost Abyss booster box contains 30 packs of 5 cards each, for 150 cards total. An English Lost Origin booster box contains 36 packs of 10 cards, for 360 cards total.
Which Silver Tempest cards came from Lost Abyss?
Limitless TCG shows the English set assignment for each S11 card. Roughly a third of the 127 S11 cards are assigned to Silver Tempest (SIT) rather than Lost Origin (LOR). Checking the "EN" column on Limitless for a specific card tells you which set and number to look for.
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