On February 20, 2026, Premium Bandai announced the upcoming lottery sale for the ONE PIECE Card Game English 2nd Anniversary Set.
Unlike the original English release, the Japanese version will include newly illustrated exclusive cards, along with a special edition set that comes with a playmat and a storage box. This makes it a more complete collector’s package compared to the overseas version.
This product will be sold through a lottery system, and selected winners are scheduled to receive their items in April 2026.
If you are interested in placing an order or would like more details, please feel free to contact us below:
Every Wednesday, I go to buy Weekly Shonen Sunday.
Most people know Weekly Shonen Jump for One Piece and Dragon Ball, but Sunday is home to Detective Conan. This week, a Conan promo card was included as a bonus, so I picked up one copy for my personal collection.
The bookstore in the photos looks very ordinary. But bookstores are actually fascinating spaces.
They quietly reflect the mood of the era.
Ten years ago, the business section was filled with titles like “How to Make Millions” or famous investors’ success philosophies. Now, I see books about mental health, AI thinking, habit design, and self-understanding. You can literally see how society changes just by walking past the shelves.
The manga section is still there, of course. But digital platforms have clearly reduced the habit of owning physical volumes. Fewer homes have bookshelves now.
When I was a child, I completed the entire Dragon Ball series. As an adult, family comes first. Time becomes the rarest luxury.
This week’s Weekly Shonen Sunday cost 400 yen (around $2.6). Inside is the Detective Conan promo card.
I mainly collect Conan promo cards part collection, part long-term curiosity.
Right now, the market excitement is… normal. It’s nowhere near Pokémon or One Piece. If I had to rank it in Japan, maybe 5th or 6th in overall momentum.
But that’s exactly why it’s interesting.
There’s no long line. No strict purchase limits. No chaos.
Sometimes the quiet phase is where foundations are built.
The promo character this time is “Gin.” He definitely looks like a villain (laugh).
I secured it for my collection, but if someone truly wants it, I can also arrange one.
Weekly Shonen Sunday does not stay on shelves for long. Most stores will likely stop selling this issue around February 22. If you’re interested, it’s better not to wait.
On a completely different note I also bought socks at FamilyMart.
If you’ve traveled in Japan, you may recognize these colors. This is the “FamilyMart color scheme.” 7-Eleven and Lawson each have their own design identity, but FamilyMart’s palette is instantly recognizable.
Price: 429 yen (about $2.8).
Surprisingly, this makes a great souvenir.
It feels small, ordinary but these everyday objects often capture “real Japan” better than tourist goods.
If any of my customers ever want something uniquely Japanese beyond cards, feel free to ask.
February is shaping up to be one of the strongest months for Japanese TCG collectors in 2026. Below is a clear breakdown of the upcoming releases, availability, and how to secure them.
🟡 February 20, 2026
V Jump April 2026 Issue
ONE PIECE Card Game Promo – Sanji ✔ Officially announced ✔ Orders currently open
When it comes to anime promotions, Jump magazines have always played a major role.
There are several Jump series:
Weekly Shonen Jump
Saikyo Jump
V Jump (established in 1992, second oldest in the Jump lineup)
This Sanji promo is included as a magazine bonus. In theory, anyone who can purchase the magazine can obtain the card.
However:
Some online retailers are already showing “reservation unavailable”
Availability may become region-dependent
Since I have access to multiple bookstores locally, I am able to secure copies.
While extreme price spikes are unlikely, this remains a Jump-exclusive promo, which historically holds solid collector value.
🔴 February 22–28, 2026
ONE PIECE Mugiwara Store – Kumamoto
Premium Card Collection – Kumamoto Special Edition ✔ Officially announced ✔ Purchase limited to lottery winners ✔ Consultation available
This is currently one of the most talked-about limited collections.
Originally announced as:
Tournament participation exclusive in Kumamoto (Feb 22)
Prices briefly surged due to perceived scarcity.
However:
Additional lottery sales at Mugiwara Store Kumamoto
Limited distribution opportunities in Fukuoka (where I am based)
This gives us a regional advantage compared to Tokyo/Osaka buyers.
It will absolutely be competitive.
If interested, please contact me early to discuss allocation possibilities.
🟣 February 2026 (Date TBA)
Live-Action Season 2 Commemoration
ONE PIECE Live-Action Chopper “DON!! Card” △ Distribution details not yet officially announced ✔ Inquiries welcome
This card features the realistic version of Chopper from the live-action adaptation.
At this stage:
No confirmed distribution method
No confirmed location
Historically, movie-related promos are often theater entry bonuses.
Until official details are released, pricing cannot be finalized. If interested, please contact me and I will notify you once distribution is confirmed.
🟡 February 28, 2026
ONE PIECE OP-15 Booster Box
“Adventure on God’s Island” ✔ Officially announced ✔ Orders open
Even before release, demand has been extremely strong.
Many stores show reservation closed
Prices are already increasing
Sourcing is becoming difficult
If you would like to secure boxes, please contact me early.
🟠 February 21, 2026 (Convenience Store Pre-Release)
DRAGON BALL Super Divers – Advance Pack
40th Anniversary Edition ✔ Officially announced ✔ Orders open
Pack-only pre-release at convenience stores. Box contents are identical.
🟠 February 28, 2026 (Official Release)
DRAGON BALL Super Divers – Advance Pack
40th Anniversary Edition (Box Release) ✔ Officially announced ✔ Orders open
This release is generating strong early demand.
Why?
All cards are illustrated by Akira Toriyama for the 40th Anniversary edition.
Toriyama artwork has been increasingly sought after in recent years. I personally believe this is a release worth securing early.
📌 Summary – February Availability
All of the above February releases are available for reservation and purchase (subject to stock confirmation).
Expansion Pack “Ninja Spinner” – Releasing March 13, 2026 | Pre-Orders Now Open
The Pokémon Company has officially announced that the latest expansion pack in the Pokémon Card Game MEGA series, “Ninja Spinner,” will be released in Japan on March 13, 2026.
Product Information
Product Name: Pokémon Card Game MEGA Expansion Pack “Ninja Spinner”
Retail Price: 180 JPY per pack (approx. $1.20)
Contents: 5 cards per pack (randomly inserted)
Release Date: March 13, 2026
Region: Japan only
Second Expansion of 2026
The previous MEGA expansion, “Munikis Zero,” was released on January 23, 2026. Just 49 days later, the second expansion of the year arrives.
This time, all eyes are on:
Greninja.
And the big question collectors are asking: Will we see a gold-rarity Mega Greninja ex (MUR) appear in this set?
With the MEGA series continuing to push premium designs, expectations are high.
Pokémon Center Online Lottery
Application opens: February 17, 2026
Lottery results announced: February 20, 2026
Japan residents only
🌏 International Pre-Orders
At PokeshopJP, we are accepting reservations from collectors worldwide.
Available options:
Sealed BOX
Loose packs (minimum order: 10 packs)
All products we sell are directly purchased from official Pokémon Centers in Japan. We do not sell searched or tampered packs. Authenticity and fairness are our priority.
Pricing & Reservation
As of February 13, 2026, official market pricing has not yet been determined.
We are currently accepting free pre-reservations. If you are interested, feel free to contact us.
Last year, I wrote several articles about the McDonald’s Pikachu promo.
As someone based in Japan, I followed the distribution before release, obtained copies on launch day, and have continuously monitored both the Japanese and overseas market movements. I also shared three structured analyses on Reddit, where I discussed the card with international collectors and investors.
At the time, the market was clearly in a state of frenzy.
Around three months ago, I summarized the situation again. Now the question is simple: where are we today?
Most of you already know that prices have dropped significantly from the peak. So instead of repeating what everyone can see, let’s break it down structurally through price charts and supply data.
A PSA 10 population exceeding 220,000 copies clearly positions this card in a high-supply model, not a scarcity-driven one.
Market Structure: What Phase Are We In?
If we compare this to equity markets, the structure resembles:
IPO-style initial surge
Supply expansion
Price collapse from excess supply
Sideways base formation ← We are here
This is not a scarcity-driven asset. It behaves more like a “narrative-dependent” collectible.
Fundamentally, pure supply-demand metrics do not support aggressive upside at this stage.
Looking Back at International Reactions
When I discussed this card on Reddit during the peak phase, the responses were interesting.
Common comments included:
I’m holding for 5+ years.
It has cultural value.
McDonald’s × Pikachu is iconic.
Many collectors focused more on the story than short-term speculation.
During the September spike, I wrote that this was not structural growth but short-term overheating. The market eventually cooled, and supply numbers stabilized.
That thesis remains consistent with what we see today.
PSA Supply Shock and Its Absorption
The PSA population expanded explosively.
Under normal conditions, such supply expansion could destroy price stability.
However, the chart now shows:
Sharp drop followed by stabilization
30-day price stability
Decreasing trading volume
The supply shock occurred. But price destruction did not continue.
This suggests the market has largely absorbed the supply.
What the Current Chart Actually Shows
No new spike
No new collapse
Low volume
Sideways movement
There is no clear bullish catalyst.
But importantly, there is also no visible downward pressure.
Even PSA 10 appears to be stabilizing near its lower range.
This does not resemble a “dead asset.” It resembles a mature one.
I view this as a structural confirmation phase.
Investment Perspective: What Happens Next?
If I had to summarize the current environment in one phrase:
A quiet market.
Short-term speculators have exited
Long-term holders dominate
Few urgent sellers
Few aggressive buyers
In this phase, prices naturally stagnate.
For prices to fall further, new pressure would be required, such as:
Another massive PSA wave
Reprint announcement
Sudden collapse in overseas demand
At the moment, none of these are visible.
Supply appears largely distributed. The market has priced it in. That is why prices have stabilized.
This is my interpretation:
There is no immediate catalyst for a surge. But there is also no clear catalyst for collapse.
The recent 30-day stability and low volume may indicate seller exhaustion.
Historically, when markets become completely quiet, re-evaluation often begins gradually not explosively.
I am not claiming this is the start of a breakout. But risk-reward dynamics often improve when fear is highest and attention fades.
Conclusion
I continue to track this card daily.
It is no longer a hype asset. It is no longer a collapsing asset.
It has entered a mature, balanced phase.
Prices are no longer driven by emotion. They are driven by supply equilibrium.
I am not a hype-driven influencer.
I always speak from data. Success is never guaranteed. But risk can be managed.
Despite extremely high PSA 10 supply, the card has stabilized at current price levels.
It may not deliver explosive growth.
But structurally, it does not behave like a broken asset.
That is my view.
I enjoy discussing Pokémon market structures and investment perspectives. I will also be writing soon about the Tohoku, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka Special Boxes.
If you have thoughts, questions, or are interested in purchasing, feel free to reach out.
From January 23 to March 4, 2026, a special collaboration event between U.S. college basketball and the ONE PIECE Card Game is being held across five American universities, covering a total of 15 games.
All attendees receive a university-specific collaboration poster and an exclusive ONE PIECE promotional card that can only be obtained at this event.
Naturally, this card is not sold in Japan.
Today, I want to talk about the Japanese market.
Why did the price surge first in Japan?
Even before distribution began, pre-orders were already appearing on platforms like eBay at high prices.
However, when you look at the price charts, it becomes clear that the market that reacted the fastest and the most aggressively was Japan.
At one point, the card reached nearly 150,000 JPY (around $958).
Why did this happen?
The Japanese market tends to respond strongly not only to supply and future distribution, but also to:
Hype
Limited availability
The fear of not being able to participate
In this case, three factors overlapped:
An overseas event
An English-language card
A limited promotional distribution
When these elements combine, the initial movement in Japan often becomes extreme.
This pattern is not unique to ONE PIECE. In Pokémon, for example, the “Pikachu at the Museum” promo distributed at the Natural History Museum in London also saw remarkable pre-release and early price spikes.
In Japan, it often feels as though people are buying the story and the moment before they are buying the card itself.
The Japanese market moves on expectations
In Japan, early pricing often reflects concentrated expectations.
Those expectations typically include:
“It might go higher in the future.”
“It could become highly valued overseas.”
“It may become impossible to obtain later.”
This is not about right or wrong it is simply one characteristic of the Japanese market.
As a result, prices sometimes move ahead of the actual fundamentals.
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A return to international levels
The current price is around 40,000–50,000 JPY.
Is this a crash?
I don’t necessarily see it that way.
Overseas markets often evaluate differently, placing more emphasis on:
Playability
Actual supply volume
The possibility of reprints or additional distribution
Because of this, international prices tend to be less extreme at the beginning.
From that perspective, it may be more accurate to say that the Japanese price has moved closer to the global benchmark.
Could it fall further?
It is important to clarify that this discussion focuses on the Japanese market.
The promotional event continues until March 4. As long as supply continues, a sharp short-term rebound may be unlikely.
It is possible that the price could soften further as the hype fully fades.
Of course, this is simply my personal view. The price could also rise again.
This card is not “finished”
The speculative phase may have ended for now.
However, the card still carries:
Collectible value
Commemorative value
Event-specific story value
In Japan, there is also a tendency for genuine collectors to enter the market after the initial hype settles.
Some buyers avoid the first wave simply because the initial price is too high. Others prefer to wait and observe.
When they finally decide to buy, the market is often more stable.
This movement is less about investment theory and more about human psychology.
Final thoughts
Everything written here is based on chart observation and my personal experience within the Japanese market.
Not all Japanese collectors behave the same way.
However, for international readers, understanding the Japanese market not as something “irrational,” but as something with its own characteristics, may offer useful perspective.
Sometimes it is not just about the price.
It is about understanding the culture behind the movement.
📩 For Reservations & Inquiries
If you’re interested in this card or sourcing from Japan, feel free to reach out:
Original Illustration Sticker Wafer Vol.2 Release Day in Japan
February 9th marked the release day of “Dragon Ball 40th Anniversary Original Illustration Sticker Wafer Vol.2.”
Even before release, this series had already built a lot of excitement. The concept, “traveling through the original story with stickers,” combined with the 40th anniversary celebration, makes this a very special product.
All stickers feature hologram finishes with gold & silver double foil, making this one of the most luxurious wafer sticker series Dragon Ball has ever had.
Since it was release day, I went early in the morning to Bandai Namco Cross Store Hakata, and I’d like to share a bit of that experience as well.
Life in Fukuoka, Japan
I used to live in Tokyo for many years, but around the time COVID-19 spread, I began to feel uneasy about crowded environments and decided to move to Fukuoka. Now, six years later, I can honestly say that Fukuoka has become the perfect place for my work, hobbies, and daily life.
I’ll talk more about that in a separate article, but one nice thing about my neighborhood is that places like the Pokémon Center and Bandai Namco Cross Store Hakata are very close by.
This is part of what makes daily life in Japan so enjoyable.
Bandai Namco Cross Store Hakata
As soon as you enter the store, you’re greeted by the Unicorn Gundam Perfectibility, displayed in a Fukuoka-exclusive color. The store also includes The Gundam Base Fukuoka, making it a must-visit spot for Gundam fans.
I visit this location often to buy One Piece cards and various character goods. Compared to Tokyo, the space feels more relaxed:
less crowded
wider aisles
a very rich selection
There’s also less aggressive bulk buying, so you can take your time browsing safely and comfortably. It’s a place I never get tired of visiting.
A Quick Stop at the JUMP SHOP
On the way to buy the wafers, I also stopped by the JUMP SHOP in the same shopping mall.
You’ll find goods from famous Weekly Shonen Jump series like Demon Slayer, One Piece, and Dragon Ball.
Sometimes customers ask me to pick up items from here, and every time I visit, I’m reminded how fun and energetic these series still feel even decades later.
Japan’s Unique “Wafer + Sticker” Culture
Now, let’s talk about the wafers themselves.
In Japan, it’s very common for snacks especially wafer cookies to include collectible stickers. This isn’t limited to Dragon Ball; series like One Piece and Gundam also have similar releases.
While trading cards are popular worldwide, sticker collecting is especially strong in Japan. Rare stickers are often easier to pull than rare cards, and at around $1 per pack, including the snack, it’s a very casual and accessible hobby.
That combination is a big reason these products remain so popular.
Current Market Situation & My Purchase
As of now, these wafers are already sold out on many Japanese online stores, and prices are rising on auction and resale sites.
This time, I was lucky enough to purchase a full BOX (20 packs).
Because the stickers follow the original Dragon Ball story, many of the illustrations feel nostalgic. Personally, I’m aiming to complete the full set.
Availability for Overseas Fans
I also offer this wafer sticker series for sale.
For many countries, shipping wafer snacks is not an issue, and the shipping cost is relatively affordable. If you’re a Dragon Ball fan and want to experience a piece of Japan’s anniversary culture, this is a great opportunity.
Feel free to contact me if you’re interested I can ship promptly.
For reservations or inquiries, please contact us here:
A new One Piece Ichiban Kuji CARD GAME campaign will start in mid-February 2026, and along with it comes a special promotional Monkey D. Luffy card that is already drawing a lot of attention in Japan.
While this card is most likely not holographic, that doesn’t mean it will be easy to get. In fact, due to the way it is distributed, it is expected to become highly competitive and difficult to obtain especially at physical stores in Japan.
Limited Store Distribution (First-Come, First-Served)
This Luffy promo card will be given to only the first 20 customers at each participating store who purchase Ichiban Kuji tickets.
Limit: One card per person
Store purchases: First-come, first-served
Online purchases: Cards are distributed randomly, not guaranteed
This difference alone is why many collectors in Japan are expected to line up early at physical locations.
Release Schedule
In-store sales: From Saturday, February 14, 2026 (rolling release by store)
Online sales: From Monday, February 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM (JST)
Price
770 yen per draw (tax included)
Where It Will Be Available
FamilyMart
Mini Stop
Daily Yamazaki
Hobby shops
Official Ichiban Kuji stores
Ichiban Kuji ONLINE
Availability may vary by store, and sales will end once stock runs out.
Why This Card Matters
Even without holo or foil treatment, this card is expected to be highly sought after due to:
Extremely limited quantity per store
Strong character demand (Monkey D. Luffy)
High competition in Japan’s Ichiban Kuji culture
In past campaigns, similar promo cards have quickly disappeared from stores and later surfaced on the secondary market.
Interested? Contact Us First
The final price has not been decided yet, but if you are interested in securing this card, please contact us first.
We recommend reaching out early so we can discuss availability once distribution begins.
Interested? Contact Us First
The final price has not been decided yet, but if you are interested in this Luffy promo card, please contact us in advance.
Due to the limited distribution and high competition in Japan, early inquiries are highly recommended.
For reservations or inquiries, please contact us here:
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