Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box

Enter the Scarlet and Violet Era

Start your Japanese Scarlet & Violet collection with the Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box, one of the first two main expansions released for the Scarlet & Violet era.

Scarlet ex, officially titled スカーレットex, was released in Japan on January 20, 2023, alongside Violet ex. The official Japanese product page identifies Scarlet ex with the expansion code SV1S and confirms that each booster pack contains five randomly inserted cards.

A standard Japanese booster box contains:

• 30 Scarlet ex booster packs
• Five Japanese cards per booster pack
• 150 cards before duplicates
• Japanese-language Pokémon cards
• Pokémon ex opportunities
• Tera Pokémon ex opportunities
• Art Rare opportunities
• Super Rare opportunities
• Special Art Rare opportunities
• Ultra Rare opportunities

Every booster pack contains randomized cards. No specific Pokémon, Trainer, rarity, illustration, card condition, grading result, pull rate, or future market value is guaranteed.

What Is Included?

Each factory-sealed Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box contains:

• 30 Japanese Scarlet ex booster packs
• Five randomized Pokémon cards per pack
• 150 cards before duplicates
• Japanese-language cards
• Pokémon ex opportunities
• Tera Pokémon ex opportunities
• Art Rare opportunities
• Super Rare opportunities
• Special Art Rare opportunities       – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Ultra Rare opportunities
• Holographic card opportunities
• Trainer and Energy cards
• Factory-sealed Japanese packaging

A standard booster box does not include:

• Card sleeves
• Damage-counter dice
• Condition markers
• Storage dividers
• A separate Energy card bundle
• A guaranteed promotional card  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• English-language cards

No individual card or rarity is guaranteed.

About the Scarlet ex Expansion

Scarlet ex is a Japanese Scarlet & Violet expansion identified by the set code SV1S.

The expansion contains 78 cards in its main numbered checklist, followed by 30 Art Rare, Super Rare, Special Art Rare, and Ultra Rare cards. This creates a complete numbered checklist of 108 cards.

The expansion includes:

• 78 cards in the main checklist
• 30 secret cards beyond card 78
• 108 numbered cards in total
• Pokémon ex    – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Tera Pokémon ex
• Paldea Pokémon
• Art Rare cards
• Super Rare cards
• Special Art Rare cards
• Ultra Rare cards
• Full-Art Trainer cards
• Competitive Trainer and Item cards  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Japanese-exclusive set numbering and packaging

Scarlet ex is particularly recognized for Koraidon ex, Gardevoir ex, Great Tusk ex, the connected Ralts evolution artwork, Penny, Professor Sada, Gold Nest Ball, and the return of the Pokémon ex mechanic.

Pokémon ex

Scarlet ex helped introduce the modern lowercase Pokémon ex mechanic to the Scarlet & Violet era.

Pokémon ex generally feature:

• High HP
• Powerful attacks or Abilities
• Basic and Evolution Pokémon
• Two-Prize Pokémon rules
• Standard Double Rare versions    – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Super Rare full-art variants
• Special Art Rare opportunities
• Gold Ultra Rare variants for selected cards

The Scarlet & Violet era also introduced a redesigned card layout and new rarity classifications, including Art Rare and Special Art Rare cards.

Koraidon ex

Koraidon ex is the headline Pokémon of Scarlet ex and the Legendary mascot of Pokémon Scarlet.

Its Dino Cry Ability allows the player to attach up to two basic Fighting Energy cards from the discard pile to Basic Fighting Pokémon. Using this Ability ends the player’s turn, but it provides strong early-game Energy acceleration.

Its Wild Impact attack delivers heavy damage but prevents Koraidon ex from attacking during the player’s next turn.

Collectors may search for:

• Koraidon ex Double Rare
• Koraidon ex Super Rare
• Koraidon ex Special Art Rare
• Koraidon ex Ultra Rare  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box

Koraidon ex appeals to:

• Legendary Pokémon collectors
• Pokémon Scarlet fans
• Fighting-type players
• Paldea-region collectors
• Special Art Rare collectors
• Japanese Pokémon card enthusiasts

No version of Koraidon ex is guaranteed inside an individual booster pack or booster box.

Koraidon ex Special Art Rare

The Koraidon ex Special Art Rare is one of the defining chase cards from Scarlet ex.

The card features Koraidon in a detailed Paldea environment and combines:

• Legendary Pokémon artwork
• Full-card illustration
• Special Art Rare rarity
• Secret numbering
• Japanese Scarlet & Violet presentation  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Competitive deck-building relevance

The Special Art Rare is numbered 103/078, placing it beyond the main 78-card checklist.

It appeals strongly to:

• Koraidon collectors
• Legendary Pokémon collectors
• Pokémon Scarlet fans
• Japanese SAR collectors
• Scarlet ex master-set builders
• Premium graded-card collections

Koraidon ex Ultra Rare

The Ultra Rare Koraidon ex features a premium gold-style design.

The card is numbered 106/078 and forms part of the expansion’s final Ultra Rare section.

It is suitable for:

• Gold Pokémon card collections
• Koraidon collections  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Legendary Pokémon displays
• Japanese Ultra Rare collections
• Scarlet ex master sets

Gardevoir ex

Gardevoir ex is one of the most important Pokémon in Scarlet ex.

Its Psychic Embrace Ability allows the player to attach basic Psychic Energy cards from the discard pile to Psychic Pokémon. Each attached Energy places damage counters on the receiving Pokémon.

Its Miracle Force attack deals damage while removing Special Conditions from Gardevoir ex.

Gardevoir ex became the central card in a powerful competitive strategy built around:

• Ralts
• Kirlia
• Gardevoir ex
• Psychic Energy
• Discard-pile Energy acceleration
• Single-Prize Psychic attackers  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Prize-efficient deck construction

Collectors may search for:

• Gardevoir ex Double Rare
• Gardevoir ex Super Rare
• Gardevoir ex Special Art Rare

Gardevoir ex Special Art Rare

The Gardevoir ex Special Art Rare is one of the most recognizable cards in the entire Scarlet & Violet era.

Its artwork completes a three-card visual story featuring:

• Ralts Art Rare
• Kirlia Art Rare
• Gardevoir ex Special Art Rare  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box

The official Scarlet ex and Violet ex showcase explains that the three illustrations portray Ralts, Kirlia, and Gardevoir growing alongside a family in the same home over time.

The Gardevoir ex SAR is numbered 101/078.

It appeals to:

• Gardevoir collectors
• Ralts evolution collectors
• Psychic-type players
• Story-driven card collectors
• Special Art Rare enthusiasts
• Japanese master-set builders

Ralts Art Rare

The Ralts Art Rare begins the connected evolution story.

Its illustration presents Ralts living alongside a young family in their home.

The card is numbered 083/078.

It appeals to:

• Ralts collectors  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Gardevoir evolution collectors
• Psychic-type fans
• Art Rare collectors
• Sequential-art collectors

Kirlia Art Rare

The Kirlia Art Rare continues the connected storyline as both Kirlia and the family grow older.

The card is numbered 084/078.

Together, Ralts, Kirlia, and Gardevoir ex create one of the most memorable connected artwork sequences from the Scarlet & Violet era.

Great Tusk ex

Great Tusk ex is an Ancient Paradox Pokémon connected to Donphan.

Its design combines prehistoric features with the familiar appearance of Donphan, linking it directly to Pokémon Scarlet and Area Zero.

Collectors may search for:

• Great Tusk ex Double Rare
• Great Tusk ex Super Rare  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Great Tusk ex Special Art Rare

Great Tusk ex appeals to:

• Paradox Pokémon collectors
• Donphan collectors
• Pokémon Scarlet fans
• Fighting-type collectors
• Special Art Rare enthusiasts

Great Tusk ex Special Art Rare

The Great Tusk ex Special Art Rare presents the Ancient Paradox Pokémon within a dramatic natural environment.

The card is numbered 102/078.

It appeals to:

• Great Tusk collectors
• Paradox Pokémon collectors
• Ancient-themed displays
• Japanese SAR collectors  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Scarlet ex master-set builders

Gyarados ex

Gyarados ex appears as a Tera Pokémon ex.

Its crystalline card design reflects the Terastal phenomenon introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Collectors may search for:

• Gyarados ex Double Rare
• Gyarados ex Super Rare

Gyarados ex appeals to:

• Gyarados collectors
• Kanto-region fans
• Water-type collectors
• Tera Pokémon collectors
• Pokémon ex enthusiasts

The Super Rare version is numbered 091/078.

Toxicroak ex

Toxicroak ex features the Poison and Fighting-inspired Pokémon from the Sinnoh region.

Collectors may search for:

• Toxicroak ex Double Rare
• Toxicroak ex Super Rare  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box

It appeals to:

• Toxicroak collectors
• Poison Pokémon fans
• Sinnoh-region collectors
• Darkness-type card collectors
• Pokémon ex enthusiasts

The Super Rare version is numbered 095/078.

Oinkologne ex

Oinkologne ex is a Colorless Pokémon ex introduced in the Paldea region.

Its attacks use Colorless Energy, allowing it to fit into multiple deck types.

Collectors may search for:

• Oinkologne ex Double Rare
• Oinkologne ex Super Rare  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box

Oinkologne ex appeals to:

• Paldea Pokémon collectors
• Colorless deck players
• Pokémon ex collectors
• Lechonk evolution fans

The Super Rare version is numbered 096/078.

Other Featured Pokémon

Scarlet ex also includes:

• Armarouge
• Riolu
• Lucario
• Dondozo
• Tatsugiri
• Kingambit
• Klawf
• Fidough
• Dachsbun
• Sandile
• Krookodile
• Starly
• Staraptor
• Dolliv
• Gyarados
• Ralts
• Kirlia  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box

These Pokémon support species collections, Paldea master sets, competitive decks, and Art Rare displays.

Art Rare Cards

Art Rare cards feature full-card illustrations that extend across most of the card.

The Scarlet ex Art Rare checklist includes:

• Dolliv
• Armarouge
• Wiglett
• Dondozo
• Ralts
• Kirlia
• Fidough
• Riolu  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Sandile
• Klawf
• Kingambit
• Starly

These cards are numbered from 079/078 through 090/078.

They appeal to:

• Illustration collectors
• Pokémon species collectors
• Japanese Art Rare collectors
• Scarlet ex master-set builders
• Full-card artwork enthusiasts

Riolu Art Rare

The Riolu Art Rare features Riolu training energetically inside a room.

The official Japanese expansion showcase describes Riolu training without realizing the amount of damage being caused around it.

The card is numbered 086/078.

It appeals to:

• Riolu collectors
• Lucario evolution collectors
• Fighting-type fans  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Art Rare enthusiasts
• Japanese card collectors

Armarouge Art Rare

The Armarouge Art Rare features the Fire and Psychic Pokémon moving through a colorful city environment.

The official expansion page highlights the vivid city-focused artwork.

The card is numbered 080/078.

It appeals to:

• Armarouge collectors
• Pokémon Scarlet fans
• Fire-type collectors
• Paldea Pokémon enthusiasts
• Art Rare collectors  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box

Dondozo Art Rare

Dondozo’s Art Rare features the enormous Water-type Pokémon in a detailed aquatic illustration.

The card is numbered 082/078.

It appeals to:

• Dondozo collectors
• Water-type fans
• Paldea-region collectors
• Japanese Art Rare enthusiasts

Fidough Art Rare

The Fidough Art Rare presents the small Paldea Pokémon in a warm, bakery-inspired environment.

The card is numbered 085/078.

It appeals to:

• Fidough collectors
• Dachsbun evolution fans
• Cute Pokémon collections    – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Paldea-themed displays
• Art Rare collectors

Kingambit Art Rare

Kingambit’s Art Rare features the powerful evolution of Bisharp surrounded by its followers.

The card is numbered 089/078.

It appeals to:

• Kingambit collectors
• Bisharp evolution collectors
• Steel-type fans
• Paldea Pokémon collectors
• Art Rare enthusiasts

Starly Art Rare

The Starly Art Rare presents multiple Starly in a lively illustrated scene.

The card is numbered 090/078.

It appeals to:

• Starly collectors
• Sinnoh-region fans
• Bird Pokémon collectors  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Japanese Art Rare collections

Popular Scarlet ex Chase Cards

Collectors frequently open Japanese Scarlet ex booster packs in search of:

• Gardevoir ex Special Art Rare
• Koraidon ex Special Art Rare
• Koraidon ex Ultra Rare
• Great Tusk ex Special Art Rare
• Penny Special Art Rare
• Jacq Special Art Rare
• Gardevoir ex Super Rare
• Koraidon ex Super Rare
• Ralts Art Rare
• Kirlia Art Rare
• Riolu Art Rare
• Armarouge Art Rare  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Gold Nest Ball
• Gold Basic Fighting Energy
• Full-Art Professor’s Research
• Gyarados ex Super Rare

No chase card is guaranteed.

Card centering, corners, edges, surface condition, print alignment, and overall print quality can vary.

Penny

Penny is one of the major characters from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Her Supporter card returns one Basic Pokémon and all cards attached to it from the player’s field to their hand.

This effect can be used to:

• Rescue a damaged Basic Pokémon
• Remove a vulnerable support Pokémon
• Reuse a Pokémon with a useful Ability  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Save attached Energy or Pokémon Tools
• Deny the opponent an easy Prize card

Collectors may search for:

• Penny standard Supporter
• Penny Super Rare
• Penny Special Art Rare

Penny Special Art Rare

The Penny Special Art Rare is one of the expansion’s leading Trainer chase cards.

The card is numbered 105/078.

It appeals to:

• Penny collectors
• Team Star fans
• Paldea character collectors
• Full-Art Trainer collectors
• Special Art Rare enthusiasts

Penny Super Rare

The Penny Super Rare presents the character in a traditional full-art Trainer format.

The card is numbered 100/078.

It is suitable for:

• Full-Art Supporter collections  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
•   Penny character displays
• Japanese Trainer-card collections
• Scarlet ex master sets

Jacq

Jacq is the academy’s biology teacher in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

His Supporter card allows the player to search their deck for up to two Evolution Pokémon and add them to their hand.

The official Scarlet ex and Violet ex showcase highlights Jacq as a useful Supporter for finding Stage 1 and Stage 2 Pokémon ex.

Collectors may search for:

• Jacq standard Supporter
• Jacq Super Rare
• Jacq Special Art Rare  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box

Jacq Special Art Rare

The Jacq Special Art Rare features the academy teacher in a detailed character-focused illustration.

The card is numbered 104/078.

It appeals to:

• Jacq collectors
• Academy character fans
• Full-Art Trainer collectors
• Special Art Rare collectors  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Paldea-themed collections

Professor’s Research: Professor Sada

Professor Sada appears on the Scarlet ex version of Professor’s Research.

The card allows the player to discard their hand and draw seven new cards.

The official expansion page identifies Professor Sada as the Pokémon Scarlet character featured on the Scarlet ex version of Professor’s Research.

Collectors may search for:

• Professor’s Research standard card
• Professor’s Research Professor Sada Super Rare

The Super Rare version is numbered 099/078.

Team Star Grunt

Team Star Grunt is a disruption-focused Supporter card.

It returns an Energy attached to the opponent’s Active Pokémon to the top of their deck.

Collectors may search for:

• Team Star Grunt standard card  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Team Star Grunt Super Rare

The Super Rare version is numbered 098/078.

Nest Ball

Nest Ball searches the deck for a Basic Pokémon and places it directly onto the Bench.

The official expansion showcase describes Nest Ball as a broadly useful Item for placing Basic Pokémon from the deck onto the Bench.

It supports:

• Early-game setup
• Basic Pokémon ex
• Bench development
• Support Pokémon
• Deck consistency
• Faster board preparation  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box

Collectors may search for:

• Nest Ball standard card
• Nest Ball Ultra Rare

Gold Nest Ball

The Gold Ultra Rare Nest Ball is one of the expansion’s most desirable Trainer cards.

The card is numbered 107/078.

It appeals to:

• Competitive players
• Gold Trainer collectors
• Item-card collectors
• Premium deck builders
• Scarlet ex master-set collectors  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box

Basic Fighting Energy Ultra Rare

Scarlet ex includes a premium Gold Basic Fighting Energy.

The card is numbered 108/078, making it the final numbered card in the complete Scarlet ex checklist.

It appeals to:

• Fighting-type deck players
• Koraidon ex deck builders
• Gold Energy collectors
• Japanese Ultra Rare collectors
• Scarlet ex master-set collectors

Beach Court

Beach Court reduces the Retreat Cost of Basic Pokémon in play.

The official Japanese showcase identifies Beach Court as a Stadium that helps Basic Pokémon retreat more easily and affects both players.

It can work well with:

• Koraidon ex
• Support Pokémon
• Basic attackers
• Low-Energy strategies
• Decks that frequently change Active Pokémon

Pal Pad

Pal Pad allows the player to shuffle Supporter cards from the discard pile back into the deck.

It provides:

• Supporter recovery
• Additional late-game resources
• Reuse of important draw cards  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Improved endurance in longer matches  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Greater flexibility in Supporter selection

Defiance Band

Defiance Band increases the damage dealt by the attached Pokémon when its player has more Prize cards remaining than the opponent.

It supports:

• Comeback strategies
• Single-Prize attackers
• Prize-efficient decks
• Late-game Knock Out calculations
• Pokémon requiring a small damage increase

Competitive Cards from Scarlet ex

Scarlet ex introduced or supported several influential competitive cards.

Important examples include:

• Gardevoir ex
• Kirlia  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Koraidon ex
• Nest Ball  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Penny
• Jacq
• Professor’s Research
• Beach Court
• Pal Pad
• Defiance Band
• Hawlucha
• Klefki-related strategies from the broader era

Gardevoir ex Deck Strategy

Gardevoir ex became the foundation of a powerful Psychic-type strategy.

A typical deck may use:

• Ralts
• Kirlia
• Gardevoir ex
• Psychic Energy  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Discard effects
• Single-Prize Psychic attackers
• Rare Candy from related sets
• Recovery cards
• Draw Supporters

Psychic Embrace allows the player to repeatedly attach Psychic Energy from the discard pile, creating flexible attack options throughout a match.

Koraidon ex Deck Strategy

Koraidon ex supports Fighting-type decks by accelerating basic Fighting Energy from the discard pile.

A typical strategy may use:

• Koraidon ex
• Basic Fighting Pokémon
• Fighting Energy
• Nest Ball
• Ultra Ball
• Switching cards
• Stadium cards  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Strong Fighting-type attackers

Because Dino Cry ends the turn, it is most useful during the opening stages of a match or when the player does not need to attack.

Japanese Card Rarities

Scarlet ex may contain the following Japanese rarity classifications:

• Common
• Uncommon    – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Rare
• Double Rare
• Art Rare
• Super Rare
• Special Art Rare
• Ultra Rare

The premium chase categories are generally:

• Art Rare
• Super Rare  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Special Art Rare
• Ultra Rare

Scarlet ex does not use the Rainbow Rare classification associated with earlier Sun & Moon and Sword & Shield expansions.

Japanese Scarlet ex Versus English Scarlet and Violet Base Set

Scarlet ex is a Japanese expansion rather than a direct English release with an identical checklist.

Many Scarlet ex cards were combined with cards from Japanese Violet ex and related Japanese products to create the larger English Scarlet & Violet Base Set.

Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box

Includes:

• 30 booster packs
• Five cards per pack
• Japanese-language cards
• SV1S set numbering
• Koraidon-themed packaging    – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Scarlet-focused checklist
• Japanese AR, SR, SAR, and UR rarities

English Scarlet and Violet Booster Box

Typically includes:

• 36 booster packs
• English-language cards
• A larger combined checklist
• Cards from both Scarlet ex and Violet ex
• English rarity symbols
• English set numbering

Choose Japanese Scarlet ex when you prefer:

• Japanese-language cards
• Koraidon-focused collecting  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• A smaller, more focused checklist
• Japanese Art Rare and SAR cards
• Japanese print presentation
• Compact master-set building

Choose the English Scarlet and Violet Booster Box when you prefer:

• English-language cards
• A larger combined expansion
• Both Koraidon and Miraidon cards  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• English deck construction
• More cards per standard booster pack

Why Choose a 30-Pack Japanese Booster Box?

A Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box provides 30 individually sealed booster packs in one display.

This format is suitable for:

• Large Japanese pack-opening sessions
• Building a Scarlet ex master set
• Searching for Gardevoir ex SAR
• Collecting Koraidon ex
• Finding Japanese Art Rare cards
• Searching for Penny SAR
• Building Gardevoir ex decks    – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Building Fighting-type decks
• Trading duplicate Japanese cards
• Comparing Japanese and English artwork
• Preserving a sealed Japanese display

Factory-Sealed Collecting

A factory-sealed Scarlet ex Booster Box can be preserved as part of a Japanese Scarlet & Violet collection.

Collectors may display it alongside:

• Japanese Violet ex Booster Box
• Japanese Triplet Beat Booster Box
• Japanese Snow Hazard Booster Box      – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Japanese Clay Burst Booster Box
• Japanese Pokémon Card 151 Booster Box
• Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame Booster Box
• Japanese Raging Surf Booster Box
• Japanese Ancient Roar Booster Box
• Japanese Future Flash Booster Box
• Japanese Shiny Treasure ex Booster Box

Store the booster box away from:

• Direct sunlight
• Excessive heat
• Moisture
• Dust    – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Heavy pressure
• Liquids
• Sudden temperature changes

A fitted acrylic display case may provide additional protection.

Ideal for Collectors and Players

The Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box is suitable for:

• Koraidon collectors
• Gardevoir collectors
• Ralts evolution collectors  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Great Tusk collectors
• Penny collectors
• Pokémon Scarlet fans
• Japanese card collectors
• Pokémon ex collectors
• Art Rare collectors
• Special Art Rare collectors
• Full-Art Trainer collectors
• Competitive Pokémon players
• Scarlet & Violet master-set builders
• Factory-sealed collectors
• Group pack openings  – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Pokémon gift buyers

Why Collect Scarlet ex?

Scarlet ex remains an important Japanese Scarlet & Violet expansion because of its:

• Status as one of the first Scarlet & Violet-era expansions
• Koraidon ex
• Gardevoir ex Special Art Rare
• Connected Ralts, Kirlia, and Gardevoir artwork
• Great Tusk ex
• Penny Special Art Rare
• Riolu Art Rare
• Gold Nest Ball    – Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Gold Basic Fighting Energy
• Competitive Gardevoir ex cards
• Japanese SV1S identity
• Factory-sealed 30-pack display format

The official Japanese expansion page confirms Scarlet ex’s January 20, 2023 release, five-card randomized booster configuration, SV1S identity, and position at the beginning of the Scarlet & Violet series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many booster packs are included?

The Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box contains 30 factory-sealed Japanese booster packs.

How many cards are in each booster pack?

Each Scarlet ex booster pack contains five randomized Japanese Pokémon cards.

How many cards are inside the complete box?

A complete booster box contains 150 cards before duplicates because it includes 30 booster packs with five cards in each pack.

When was Scarlet ex released?

Scarlet ex was officially released in Japan on January 20, 2023.

What is the Scarlet ex set code?

The Japanese expansion code is SV1S.

How many cards are in the main checklist?

Scarlet ex contains 78 cards in its main numbered checklist.

How many cards are in the complete checklist?

The full numbered checklist contains 108 cards, including the 30 secret cards beyond the main set.

Is Koraidon ex included?

Yes. Koraidon ex is the headline Legendary Pokémon of Scarlet ex.

Is Koraidon ex Special Art Rare guaranteed?

No. All cards are randomly inserted, and no Pokémon ex, Trainer, Art Rare, or secret card is guaranteed.

Is Gardevoir ex included?

Yes. Gardevoir ex appears as a Double Rare, Super Rare, and Special Art Rare card.

Do the Ralts, Kirlia, and Gardevoir cards have connected artwork?

Yes. Their premium illustrations create a connected visual story showing the Pokémon growing alongside a family over time.

Does Scarlet ex contain Art Rare cards?

Yes. The expansion contains Art Rare cards featuring Pokémon such as Ralts, Kirlia, Riolu, Armarouge, Dondozo, Fidough, Kingambit, and Starly.

Does Scarlet ex contain Special Art Rare cards?

Yes. Special Art Rare cards include Gardevoir ex, Great Tusk ex, Koraidon ex, Jacq, and Penny.

Does Scarlet ex contain Gold Ultra Rare cards?

Yes. Ultra Rare cards include Koraidon ex, Nest Ball, and Basic Fighting Energy.

Are Rainbow Rare cards included?

No. Scarlet ex uses Scarlet & Violet-era Japanese rarities such as AR, SR, SAR, and UR rather than Rainbow Rare cards.

Are the cards in English?

No. This product contains Japanese-language Pokémon cards.

Is Scarlet ex the same as the English Scarlet and Violet Base Set?

No. Scarlet ex is a smaller Japanese expansion. Its cards were combined with cards from Violet ex and related products to create the larger English Scarlet & Violet Base Set.

Does the box include a promotional card?

No. A standard Scarlet ex Booster Box does not include a guaranteed promotional card.

Does the booster box include sleeves or dice?

No. Card sleeves, dice, condition markers, Energy bundles, and storage accessories are not included.

Can the booster box be preserved unopened?

Yes. Collectors may keep the factory-sealed display unopened as part of a Japanese Pokémon TCG collection.

Final Thoughts

The Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box contains 30 Japanese booster packs from one of the first expansions of the Scarlet & Violet era.

Collectors can search for Gardevoir ex Special Art Rare, Koraidon ex Special Art Rare, Great Tusk ex Special Art Rare, Penny Special Art Rare, Ralts Art Rare, Kirlia Art Rare, Riolu Art Rare, Gold Nest Ball, Gold Basic Fighting Energy, and other premium Japanese cards.

Whether you are building a Scarlet ex master set, collecting Koraidon and Paldea Pokémon, searching for the connected Gardevoir evolution artwork, constructing a competitive deck, opening packs with friends, or preserving a factory-sealed Japanese display, Scarlet ex delivers an important combination of early Scarlet & Violet mechanics, memorable characters, premium illustrations, and Japanese Pokémon TCG collectibility.

Product Attributes

Brand: Pokémon
Trading Card Game: Pokémon TCG
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Expansion: Scarlet ex
Japanese Name: スカーレットex
Expansion Code: SV1S
Product Type: Booster Box
Edition: Japanese Edition
Featured Pokémon: Koraidon ex
Featured Chase Card: Gardevoir ex Special Art Rare
Booster Packs: 30
Cards Per Pack: 5
Total Cards Before Duplicates: 150
Promotional Card: Not included
Card Sleeves: Not included
Energy Card Bundle: Not 0included
Language: Japanese
Condition: New
Packaging: Factory sealed
Release Date: January 20, 2023
Card Contents: Randomized
Main Checklist: 78 cards
Secret Cards: 30 cards
Complete Numbered Checklist: 108 cards
Featured Mechanics: Pokémon ex and Tera Pokémon ex
Featured Rarities: AR, SR, SAR, and UR
Primary Theme: Koraidon, Pokémon Scarlet, Gardevoir, and Paldea Pokémon

Pokémon TCG: Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box