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Terastal Festival ex (Japanese) and Prismatic Evolutions (English) share most of their chase cards, card for card and art for art. This page compares what the exact same card costs in each language, so you can see where the Japanese copy is the smarter buy. Prices as of Oct 13, 2026.
How we matched the cards
A pair counts only when it's the same Pokémon or Trainer, with the same art, in the matching rarity tier: Japanese SAR to English SIR, MUR to MHR, gold UR to Hyper Rare, AR to IR, SR to Ultra Rare and MAR to MAR. We checked the artwork on any pair that wasn't a clear one-to-one match. Where a card has more than one possible match, we left it out.
The top 18 price gaps
Ranked by the dollar gap between the two versions. Gap % is how much more the pricier version costs than the cheaper one.
| Card (JP / EN rarity) | JP no. | JP price | EN no. | EN price | Gap | Gap % | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umbreon ex (SAR / SIR) | 217/187 | $404.01 | 161/131 | $1,269.69 | $865.68 | 214% | Japanese |
| Sylveon ex (SAR / SIR) | 212/187 | $119.15 | 156/131 | $462.13 | $342.98 | 288% | Japanese |
| Leafeon ex (SAR / SIR) | 200/187 | $64.14 | 144/131 | $314.08 | $249.94 | 390% | Japanese |
| Espeon ex (SAR / SIR) | 211/187 | $62.09 | 155/131 | $284.67 | $222.58 | 358% | Japanese |
| Vaporeon ex (SAR / SIR) | 205/187 | $57.06 | 149/131 | $260.24 | $203.18 | 356% | Japanese |
| Glaceon ex (SAR / SIR) | 206/187 | $64.51 | 150/131 | $257.53 | $193.02 | 299% | Japanese |
| Roaring Moon ex (SAR / SIR) | 218/187 | $24.92 | 162/131 | $161.71 | $136.79 | 549% | Japanese |
| Eevee ex (SAR / SIR) | 223/187 | $38.91 | 167/131 | $170.27 | $131.36 | 338% | Japanese |
| Flareon ex (SAR / SIR) | 202/187 | $51.36 | 146/131 | $169.92 | $118.56 | 231% | Japanese |
| Jolteon ex (SAR / SIR) | 209/187 | $47.96 | 153/131 | $162.83 | $114.87 | 240% | Japanese |
| Dragapult ex (SAR / SIR) | 221/187 | $14.84 | 165/131 | $100.95 | $86.11 | 580% | Japanese |
| Ceruledge ex (SAR / SIR) | 203/187 | $16.76 | 147/131 | $93.92 | $77.16 | 460% | Japanese |
| Raging Bolt ex (SAR / SIR) | 222/187 | $13.13 | 166/131 | $64.37 | $51.24 | 390% | Japanese |
| Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex (SAR / SIR) | 225/187 | $10.76 | 168/131 | $55.19 | $44.43 | 413% | Japanese |
| Iron Valiant ex (SAR / SIR) | 213/187 | $8.23 | 157/131 | $49.18 | $40.95 | 498% | Japanese |
| Gholdengo ex (SAR / SIR) | 220/187 | $6.31 | 164/131 | $42.98 | $36.67 | 581% | Japanese |
| Palafin ex (SAR / SIR) | 207/187 | $10.41 | 151/131 | $39.62 | $29.21 | 281% | Japanese |
| Iron Crown ex (SAR / SIR) | 214/187 | $5.79 | 158/131 | $32.13 | $26.34 | 455% | Japanese |
TCGplayer market prices (USD) as of Oct 13, 2026. Japanese numbers are from Terastal Festival ex, English numbers from Prismatic Evolutions.
The biggest gaps
Card Spotlight · Top 5
Biggest Japanese vs English price gaps: Terastal Festival ex
- 4Espeon ex211/187 · Special Art Rare
$61.08
TCGplayer market · Oct 20, 2026 - 5Vaporeon ex205/187 · Special Art Rare
$54.77
TCGplayer market · Oct 20, 2026
- Umbreon ex: $404.01 in Japanese vs $1,269.69 in English, a $865.68 gap. Japanese is cheaper.
- Sylveon ex: $119.15 in Japanese vs $462.13 in English, a $342.98 gap. Japanese is cheaper.
- Leafeon ex: $64.14 in Japanese vs $314.08 in English, a $249.94 gap. Japanese is cheaper.
Here are the same three cards side by side at today's TCGplayer prices.
JP vs EN
Umbreon ex: Japanese vs English
Japanese
Umbreon ex
Special Art Rare
$399.20
TCGplayer market · Oct 20, 2026
English
Umbreon ex
Special Illustration Rare
$1,232.76
TCGplayer market · Oct 20, 2026-$833.56
Japanese is 68% lower
JP 217/187 · EN 161/131
JP vs EN
Sylveon ex: Japanese vs English
Japanese
Sylveon ex
Special Art Rare
$104.02
TCGplayer market · Oct 20, 2026
English
Sylveon ex
Special Illustration Rare
$415.72
TCGplayer market · Oct 20, 2026-$311.70
Japanese is 75% lower
JP 212/187 · EN 156/131
JP vs EN
Leafeon ex: Japanese vs English
Japanese
Leafeon ex
Special Art Rare
$61.07
TCGplayer market · Oct 20, 2026
English
Leafeon ex
Special Illustration Rare
$308.56
TCGplayer market · Oct 20, 2026-$247.49
Japanese is 80% lower
JP 200/187 · EN 144/131
Why the gaps exist
- Different products. English Prismatic Evolutions has no booster box. It comes in Elite Trainer Boxes and other boxed products, so every English pull costs more to chase. The Japanese High Class Pack is opened in volume as a booster box.
- Eeveelution demand among English-language collectors. The Special Illustration Rare Eeveelutions are among the most collected English cards of the era, and English-language collectors pay a premium for English copies.
- Where the buyers are. TCGplayer is an English-language marketplace. English cards are legal in English-language tournament play, which adds demand on the English side.
Gaps move with every reprint, tournament result and new set, so check the live prices before you buy.
Buying the Japanese version
If you're collecting the art rather than playing English-language tournaments, the Japanese copy is often the better value. You can compare sealed Terastal Festival ex boxes from Japanese sellers on the Terastal Festival ex price board, read the Terastal Festival ex booster box guide, or see the full Terastal Festival ex vs Prismatic Evolutions comparison.
Price gap
Terastal Fest ex (SV8A) booster box
Japan-direct, lowest ask
$123.99
≈ ￥19,500
TCGplayer market (US resale)
$99.99
≈ ￥15,800
Market price on TCGplayer, not a seller ask
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Frequently asked questions
Are Japanese Pokémon cards cheaper than English?
For Terastal Festival ex vs Prismatic Evolutions, the Japanese copy was cheaper for 37 of 49 matched cards as of Oct 13, 2026. It varies card by card, so check the table.
What is the biggest Japanese vs English price gap in Terastal Festival ex?
Umbreon ex: $404.01 in Japanese vs $1,269.69 in English as of Oct 13, 2026.
Is a Japanese SAR the same card as an English SIR?
Yes. Special Art Rare (SAR) is the Japanese name for the tier English sets call Special Illustration Rare (SIR). The art is the same.
Can I play Japanese cards in English-language tournaments?
Generally no. Japanese cards aren't legal in most English-language sanctioned play.
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Sources
- TCGplayer market prices, Terastal Festival ex (Japanese) (as of 2026-10-13)
- TCGplayer market prices, Prismatic Evolutions (English) (as of 2026-10-13)
Written by
Bryce Watson
Bryce runs Pacific Card Exchange and tracks Japanese sealed Pokémon prices every day for international buyers.
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