CardTrack data study · Language · October 2026
Japanese vs English PSA 10 prices: the same artwork, compared
Across 183 Japanese and English cards sharing the same artwork, the Japanese PSA 10 sold for a median 25% of the English one (15 Jul to 14 Oct 2026). The Japanese copy was dearer on 4 pairs. The discount deepened with price up to $500 to $2,000: 35% under $50, 11% there (8 pairs).
Japanese PSA 10 ÷ English PSA 10, median
25%
183 same-art pairs · 9,960 PSA 10 sales
Sale-weighted 30%; mean 31%. Japanese dearer on 4 pairs (2.2%).
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Source: CardTrack, Japanese vs English PSA 10, October 2026 edition, 17 October 2026. https://cardtrack.com/data/japanese-vs-english-psa-10/2026-10Permanent URL
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Compared pairs
of 8,413 paired cards
25%
Median ratio
weighted 30%
4
Japanese dearer
2.2% of pairs
35%
Under $50 pairs
36 pairs
9,960
PSA 10 sales
1,766 Japanese · 8,194 English
Key findings: Japanese vs English PSA 10, October 2026 · 183 same-art pairs with 3+ priced PSA 10 sales each side, 9,960 sales, price paid incl. buyer's premium, 15 Jul to 14 Oct 2026
- 1Across 183 Japanese and English Pokémon cards sharing the same artwork, the Japanese PSA 10 sold for a median 25% of the English one (15 Jul to 14 Oct 2026, CardTrack); weighted by sales, 30%.
- 2Only 4 of 183 same-art Japanese PSA 10s sold for more than the English card (15 Jul to 14 Oct 2026, CardTrack): Rayquaza (118%), Numel (107%), Celebi (104%), Doublade (101%).
- 3Japanese PSA 10 discounts deepen up to the $500 to $2,000 band (CardTrack, 15 Jul to 14 Oct 2026): median 35% of English under $50, 11% there (8 pairs); the thin $2,000 or more band (3 pairs), 19%.
- 4Among recent same-art pairs (15 Jul to 14 Oct 2026, CardTrack), Scarlet & Violet cards (108 pairs) show a median Japanese PSA 10 price of 22% of English, Mega Evolution (44 pairs) 43%.
- 5The most-traded same-art pair, Psyduck (Ascended Heroes), sold as a PSA 10 for $85 in Japanese against $266 in English (15 Jul to 14 Oct 2026, CardTrack): 32%.
Japanese against English PSA 10 prices by price band· Japanese median paid ÷ English median paid, per pair
Dearer cards carry a bigger Japanese discount up to the $500 to $2,000 band (8 pairs); the top band ($2,000 or more) rests on only 3 pairs.
| Band (geometric mean of the two medians) | Pairs | JP ÷ EN, median | Sale-weighted | Mean | JP higher | PSA 10 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50 | 36 | 35% | 35% | 40% | 1 | 1,261 |
| $50 to $150 | 91 | 26% | 39% | 32% | 2 | 4,439 |
| $150 to $500 | 45 | 19% | 24% | 24% | 1 | 3,719 |
| $500 to $2,000 | 8 | 11% | 7% | 12% | 0 | 475 |
| $2,000 or more | 3 | 19% | 19% | 18% | 0 | 66 |
Japanese against English PSA 10 prices by era· eras under 10 pairs shown, not read
Across eras with 10+ pairs the median runs from 20% (Sun & Moon) to 51% (Sword & Shield).
| Era | Pairs | JP ÷ EN, median | Sale-weighted | Mean | JP higher | PSA 10 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wizards of the Coast (few pairs) | 1 | 23% | 23% | 23% | 0 | 15 |
| HeartGold & SoulSilver (few pairs) | 1 | 19% | 19% | 19% | 0 | 22 |
| Black & White (few pairs) | 1 | 14% | 14% | 14% | 0 | 9 |
| XY (few pairs) | 3 | 14% | 14% | 18% | 0 | 59 |
| Sun & Moon | 13 | 20% | 18% | 19% | 0 | 358 |
| Sword & Shield | 12 | 51% | 104% | 58% | 2 | 592 |
| Scarlet & Violet | 108 | 22% | 23% | 23% | 0 | 5,053 |
| Mega Evolution | 44 | 43% | 43% | 47% | 2 | 3,852 |
Japanese against English PSA 10 prices by set· English sets with 5+ pairs
Across sets with 5+ pairs the median runs from 10% (Scarlet & Violet) to 44% (Phantasmal Flames).
| English set (Japanese set) | Pairs | JP ÷ EN, median | Sale-weighted | Mean | JP higher | PSA 10 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Phantasmal Flames2025 · Mega Evolution (M2) | 10 | 44% | 46% | 43% | 0 | 521 |
 Mega Evolution2025 · Mega Evolution (M1L) + Mega Evolution (M1S) | 17 | 44% | 44% | 48% | 0 | 1,618 |
 Ascended Heroes2026 · Mega Evolution (M2a) | 8 | 42% | 32% | 53% | 1 | 1,206 |
 Twilight Masquerade2024 · Scarlet & Violet (SV5a) + Scarlet & Violet (SV6) | 8 | 33% | 32% | 35% | 0 | 471 |
 Surging Sparks2024 · Scarlet & Violet (SV7a) + Scarlet & Violet (SV8) | 9 | 28% | 28% | 29% | 0 | 380 |
 Journey Together2025 · Scarlet & Violet (SV9) | 5 | 28% | 28% | 36% | 0 | 320 |
 Paradox Rift2023 · Scarlet & Violet (SV3a) + Scarlet & Violet (SV4K) | 7 | 25% | 16% | 29% | 0 | 283 |
 1512023 · Scarlet & Violet (SV2a) | 17 | 25% | 23% | 28% | 0 | 1,494 |
 Obsidian Flames2023 · Scarlet & Violet (SV3) | 7 | 25% | 23% | 25% | 0 | 364 |
 Temporal Forces2024 · Scarlet & Violet (SV5K) + Scarlet & Violet (SV5M) | 8 | 21% | 17% | 25% | 0 | 322 |
 Cosmic Eclipse2019 · Sun & Moon (SM11b) | 9 | 20% | 18% | 20% | 0 | 260 |
 Black Bolt2025 · Scarlet & Violet (SV11B) | 7 | 13% | 8% | 12% | 0 | 160 |
 Paldea Evolved2023 · Scarlet & Violet (SV1a) + Scarlet & Violet (SV2D) + Scarlet & Violet (SV2P) | 16 | 11% | 7% | 13% | 0 | 569 |
 Scarlet & Violet2023 · Scarlet & Violet (SV1S) + Scarlet & Violet (SV1V) | 13 | 10% | 9% | 11% | 0 | 323 |
Most-traded Japanese and English same-art pairs· ranked by priced PSA 10 sales, both sides
The most-traded pair, Psyduck (Ascended Heroes), sold at 32% of the English price.
| # | Japanese PSA 10 | English PSA 10 | JP median (sales) | EN median (sales) | JP ÷ EN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Psyduck (Japanese)199/193 · Art Rare |  PsyduckAscended Heroes #226 | $85 (58) | $266 (592) | 32% |
| 2 |  Rayquaza (Japanese)056/076 |  RayquazaVivid Voltage #138 | $224 (10) | $190 (280) | 118% |
| 3 |  Ivysaur (Japanese)065/063 · Art Rare |  IvysaurMega Evolution #134 | $36.95 (24) | $88.99 (241) | 42% |
| 4 |  Bulbasaur (Japanese)064/063 · Art Rare |  BulbasaurMega Evolution #133 | $49.99 (23) | $112 (232) | 45% |
| 5 |  Marshadow (Japanese)069/063 · Art Rare |  MarshadowMega Evolution #146 | $39.03 (24) | $90 (229) | 43% |
| 6 |  Magikarp (Japanese)080/073 · Art Rare |  MagikarpPaldea Evolved #203 | $290 (117) | $3,950 (99) | 7% |
| 7 |  Vulpix (Japanese)067/063 · Art Rare |  VulpixMega Evolution #138 | $45 (13) | $85.01 (190) | 53% |
| 8 |  Clefairy (Japanese)086/080 · Art Rare |  ClefairyPerfect Order #94 | $52.98 (24) | $99.99 (168) | 53% |
| 9 |  Pikachu (Japanese)173/165 · Art Rare |  Pikachu151 #173 | $118 (70) | $535 (121) | 22% |
| 10 |  Eevee (Japanese)078/066 · Art Rare |  EeveeTwilight Masquerade #188 | $108 (32) | $330 (151) | 33% |
| 11 |  Bulbasaur (Japanese)166/165 · Art Rare |  Bulbasaur151 #166 | $81.95 (45) | $301 (123) | 27% |
| 12 |  Squirtle (Japanese)170/165 · Art Rare |  Squirtle151 #170 | $104 (37) | $460 (123) | 23% |
| 13 |  Steelix (Japanese)073/063 · Art Rare |  SteelixMega Evolution #150 | $39.75 (14) | $64 (137) | 62% |
| 14 |  Gastly (Japanese)080/071 · Art Rare |  GastlyTemporal Forces #177 | $91 (18) | $550 (127) | 17% |
| 15 |  Latios (Japanese)070/064 · Art Rare |  LatiosSurging Sparks #203 | $72.50 (18) | $255 (126) | 28% |
Which Japanese PSA 10s come closest to, and furthest below, the English price?· 5+ priced sales each side
The Japanese copy sold for more on only 4 of 183 pairs.
Japanese closest to, or above, English
| Japanese PSA 10 | English PSA 10 | JP median (sales) | EN median (sales) | JP ÷ EN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayquaza (Japanese)056/076 | RayquazaVivid Voltage #138 | $224 (10) | $190 (280) | 118% |
 Numel (Japanese)198/193 · Art Rare |  NumelAscended Heroes #223 | $68.20 (7) | $64.06 (52) | 107% |
 Doublade (Japanese)091/080 · Art Rare |  DoubladePerfect Order #98 | $49.50 (6) | $49 (31) | 101% |
 Snorlax (Japanese)093/070 · Ultra Rare |  SnorlaxChilling Reign #224 | $288 (5) | $310 (67) | 93% |
 Pikachu (Japanese)024/098 · Common |  PikachuSilver Tempest #49 | $156 (7) | $170 (8) | 92% |
 Helioptile (Japanese)070/063 · Art Rare |  HelioptileMega Evolution #143 | $42.38 (5) | $46.40 (20) | 91% |
 Spearow (Japanese)074/063 · Art Rare |  SpearowMega Evolution #151 | $38 (5) | $50 (25) | 76% |
 Stufful (Japanese)075/063 · Art Rare |  StuffulMega Evolution #154 | $37.20 (12) | $55 (61) | 68% |
 Charizard (Japanese)012/100 · Rare |  CharizardVivid Voltage #25 | $62.40 (7) | $100 (7) | 62% |
| Steelix (Japanese)073/063 · Art Rare | SteelixMega Evolution #150 | $39.75 (14) | $64 (137) | 62% |
Japanese furthest below English
| Japanese PSA 10 | English PSA 10 | JP median (sales) | EN median (sales) | JP ÷ EN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Snorlax (Japanese)076/095 · Rare |  SnorlaxUnbroken Bonds #158 | $182 (12) | $3,000 (5) | 6% |
 Maushold (Japanese)081/071 · Art Rare |  MausholdPaldea Evolved #226 | $99 (13) | $1,474 (20) | 7% |
 Pachirisu (Japanese)084/078 · Art Rare |  PachirisuScarlet & Violet #208 | $34.54 (5) | $483 (10) | 7% |
 Tyranitar (Japanese)079/071 · Art Rare |  TyranitarPaldea Evolved #222 | $54.99 (19) | $750 (40) | 7% |
| Magikarp (Japanese)080/073 · Art Rare | MagikarpPaldea Evolved #203 | $290 (117) | $3,950 (99) | 7% |
 Greavard (Japanese)087/078 · Art Rare |  GreavardScarlet & Violet #214 | $45.50 (6) | $580 (13) | 8% |
 Seismitoad (Japanese)109/086 · Art Rare |  SeismitoadBlack Bolt #105 | $150 (17) | $1,890 (63) | 8% |
 Raichu (Japanese)074/071 · Art Rare |  RaichuPaldea Evolved #211 | $73 (18) | $881 (50) | 8% |
 Drowzee (Japanese)086/078 · Art Rare |  DrowzeeScarlet & Violet #210 | $82.93 (28) | $950 (75) | 9% |
 Slowpoke (Japanese)082/078 · Art Rare |  SlowpokeScarlet & Violet #204 | $68 (10) | $711 (32) | 10% |
How to read the pair tables
- Figures in brackets are priced PSA 10 sales.
- A pair enters the comparison with 3+ on each side; only pairs with 5+ on each side are listed by name.
- Every compared pair is in the CSV.
Chart: Japanese vs English PSA 10
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- SourceCardTrack's sold ledger (eBay feeds, Fanatics Collect, Goldin, Alt) and its Japanese catalogue, PSA 10 price paid.
Source: CardTrack, Japanese vs English PSA 10, October 2026, 17 October 2026. https://cardtrack.com/data/japanese-vs-english-psa-10/2026-10Charts and tables may be reproduced with the attribution above under CC-BY 4.0. How the numbers are built: methodology. Press enquiries, corrections and custom cuts of the data: jd@cardtrack.com. CardTrack is a market measure, not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions: Japanese vs English PSA 10
Do Japanese Pokémon cards sell for more than English ones in PSA 10?
Rarely: the Japanese PSA 10 sold for a median 25% of the English one across 183 Japanese and English cards with the same artwork (15 Jul to 14 Oct 2026). The Japanese copy was dearer on 4 pairs.
How much cheaper is a Japanese PSA 10 than the English card?
A median 75% cheaper across 183 same-art pairs (15 Jul to 14 Oct 2026), and the gap deepens with price up to the $500 to $2,000 band (8 pairs). Japanese as a share of English by band: Under $50 35%, $50 to $150 26%, $150 to $500 19%, $500 to $2,000 11%, $2,000 or more 19%.
Which Japanese Pokémon cards sell for more than the English version?
4 of 183 same-art pairs had the Japanese PSA 10 dearer than the English one (15 Jul to 14 Oct 2026): Rayquaza (118%), Numel (107%), Celebi (104%), Doublade (101%).
Method: how CardTrack built these figures
How the figures are built: what is counted, where the prices come from, thresholds and caveats
Pairing sets
- A Japanese set is matched to an English set when at least 20 of its cards, and 25% of the set, share an English name and artist with it.
- 160 of 212 Japanese sets were matched.
Pairing cards
- Inside a matched pair of sets, a Japanese card pairs with the English card of the same name and artist when that match is unique on both sides: 8,413 pairs.
- 158 ambiguous and 41 already-claimed matches were dropped.
Checked by eye on 17 Oct 2026
- 299 of 300 randomly sampled pairs were the same artwork (the other came from a promo set, since removed).
- The 28 compared pairs whose scans looked least alike were all the same artwork, bar 1 whose Japanese scan is a card back.
- 25 pairs, the ten most traded among them, were read against their sale titles, numbers and rarities with no wrong pair found.
Prices
- PSA 10 sales 15 Jul to 14 Oct 2026, price paid with the buyer's premium included. Each sale counts once however many feeds report it.
- Sales of unknown amount are never priced (8,820 such sales).
- Sales whose title names another product (Cracked Ice, Cosmos, prerelease, staff or stamped holos) or the other language are left out: 980 across all cards, 78 in compared pairs.
- A pair is compared with 3+ priced sales on each side. Its ratio is the Japanese median ÷ the English median, and the headline is the median of those ratios.
Bands
Price bands use the geometric mean of the pair's two medians, so a pair is not placed by whichever side happens to be dearer.
Edition
October 2026 edition, published 17 Oct 2026.
Editions of the Japanese vs English PSA 10 study
- October 2026
Each edition keeps its own page, CSV and chart at /data/japanese-vs-english-psa-10/<edition>, so a citation of one month's figures keeps pointing at them.