The world of the Pokémon Card Game (Pokémon TCG) in Japan offers a collector’s paradise, but also a fierce hunting ground for investors. Beyond the standard booster packs, Japan releases Limited-Edition and Special Box Sets sold only at specific stores or events. These aren’t just mere packs; they often include exclusive Promo Cards and unique merchandise, making them highly coveted by collectors.

Due to their restricted availability and short sales periods, these special products inevitably see their market prices skyrocket post-release. This article dives into the current resale values (as of December 2025) of some of the most sought-after Japanese Special Box products and breaks down the reasons behind their massive price appreciation.

The Top 5 Record-Breaking Special Box Sets: Price Surge and Rarity Breakdown

1. Pokémon Card Game Pokémon Stamp Box Beauty Looking Back, Geese on the Moon Set

Original Price (MSRP): JPY 4,000
Latest Resale Price: JPY 219,288
📈 Appreciation Rat: +5,382.2%

🌟 Why It’s Skyrocketed
Released on August 25, 2021, exclusively through the Japan Post online shop, this box is a unique collaboration between Pokémon and traditional Japanese stamp design. It includes Promo Cards that feature motifs from famous Japanese stamp masterpieces: Mikaeri Bijin (Beauty Looking Back) and Tsuki ni Kari (Geese Flying Across the Moon).
The box was an immediate sensation for its artistic value, appealing to both TCG collectors and traditional stamp collectors. The extremely limited production run and the dual-collector demand led to high prices right out of the gate. Today, it trades at approximately 54 times its retail price, securing its spot as the highest-appreciating special box.

2. Pokémon Center Kanazawa Open Commemoration Special Box

Original Price (MSRP): JPY 5,104
Latest Resale Price: JPY 103,688
📈 Appreciation Rat: +1,931.3%

🌟 Why It’s Skyrocketed
This regional exclusive was sold to celebrate the opening of the Pokémon Center Kanazawa. Its appeal lies in its commemorative nature and a design that incorporates traditional crafts from Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture (a region famed for its gold leaf and artistry). The box includes special Promo Cards like Milotic (chosen to represent the beauty of the Hokuriku region) and “Kanazawa’s Pikachu.” Its limited distribution means current trading prices are around 20 times the original retail price.

3. Eevee Heroes Eevee Set

Original Price (MSRP): JPY 11,330
Latest Resale Price: JPY 216,480
📈 Appreciation Rat: +1,810.9%

🌟 Why It’s Skyrocketed
This luxury set contains the highly sought-after expansion pack, Eevee Heroes, which features Eevee and all of its “Eeveelutions.” Crucially, it includes the Espeon VMAX Special Art (SA) Promo Card and a unique deck box that are exclusive to this set. The Eevee Heroes expansion itself is extremely popular due to the potential to pull high-value cards like Umbreon VMAX SA and Sylveon VMAX SA. Its immense collector demand has made it a scarce, highly coveted item, currently trading at approximately 19 times its retail price.

4. Pokémon World Championships 2023 Yokohama Commemorative Deck: “Pikachu”

Original Price (MSRP): JPY 3,500
Latest Resale Price: JPY 39,991
📈 Appreciation Rat: +1,042.6%

🌟 Why It’s Skyrocketed
This limited-edition deck set was released to commemorate the Pokémon World Championships 2023 held in Yokohama, Japan—the first time the WCS was hosted in Japan and Asia. The packaging features a special design that blends Japanese culture with the feel of Yokohama, created to appeal to participants from around the globe. Sold from July 28, 2023, at Pokémon Centers, the online store, and the venue, it now trades at about 11 times its original price. The high collector value stems from its significance as a WCS commemorative item and the popularity of the exclusive-artwork Pikachu ex card it contains.

5. Pokémon Center Tohoku Special Box

Original Price (MSRP): JPY 2,090
Latest Resale Price: JPY 19,858
📈 Appreciation Rat: +850.1%

🌟 Why It’s Skyrocketed
This special box was released via a lottery system in June 2025 to celebrate the renewal of Pokémon Center Tohoku. The artwork is lively, featuring Pikachus dressed in festival attire and carrying props inspired by the Tohoku region’s renowned festivals, such as the Nebuta and Kanto Festivals. It includes the “Tohoku’s Pikachu” Promo Card, a Deck Shield, and a Deck Case. It was an instant hit, similar to the Fukuoka and Hiroshima Special Boxes released concurrently. Although a second lottery sale was conducted in September 2025 due to overwhelming demand, it still trades at about 9.5 times the retail price, maintaining significant collector interest.

Note:
Original Price (MSRP): Tax-inclusive price at the time of release.
Latest Resale Price: Average price from November 2, 2025, to December 2, 2025.
Appreciation Rate: The percentage increase comparing the MSRP to the latest resale price.

📈 Top 10 Exclusive Box Appreciation Rates

Product Name	MSRP (incl. tax)	Latest Resale Price	📈 Appreciation Rate (vs. MSRP)
Pokémon Stamp Box – ‘Beauty Looking Back’ & ‘Geese Flying Across the Moon’ Set	JPY 4,000	JPY 219,288	+5,382.2%
Special Box Pokémon Center Kanazawa Open Commemoration	JPY 5,104	JPY 103,688	+1,931.5%
Eevee Heroes Eevee Set	JPY 11,330	JPY 216,480	+1,810.6%
Special Box “Pokémon Center Fukuoka”	JPY 2,090	JPY 28,971	+1,286.1%
Special Box “Pokémon Center Hiroshima”	JPY 2,090	JPY 28,546	+1,265.8%
Pokémon World Championships 2023 Yokohama Commemorative Deck: “Pikachu”	JPY 3,500	JPY 39,991	+1,042.6%
Special Box “Pokémon Center Tohoku”	JPY 2,090	JPY 19,858	+850.1%
25th Anniversary Golden Box	JPY 17,600	JPY 150,199	+753.4%
Start Deck 100 CoroCoro Comic ver.	JPY 1,711	JPY 10,425	+509.2%
YU NAGABA × Eeveelutions Special Box	JPY 4,800	JPY 13,948	+190.5%

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