Original Japanese Booster Packs: Base Set, Jungle, Fossil and Rocket Gang
Before the English game existed, Japan had Base Set, Jungle, Fossil and Rocket Gang. Sealed packs from those first Japanese sets are the earliest booster product of the whole hobby. Here’s how the four packs we list compare, and what makes each one distinct.
Compare at a glance
Current EACollectibles asking prices in USD, read from each listing. Prices are not market valuations.
| Product | What it is | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese Base Set Booster Pack | Original Japanese Base pack; 291¥ and 300¥ versions | from $1,999 |
| Japanese Pokémon Jungle 1997 Booster Pack | Japanese Jungle, 1997; Heavy | $1,299 |
| Japanese Mystery of the Fossils 1997 Booster Pack | Japanese Fossil (Mystery of the Fossils), 1997; Heavy | $1,299 |
| Japanese Rocket Gang Booster Pack | Japanese Rocket Gang (Team Rocket), 1997; Heavy | $1,999 |
Japanese Base Set booster pack
Japanese Base packs exist with two printed prices, 291¥ and 300¥, and collectors treat them as separate variants. Light versions of both currently accept orders; Heavy and Unsearched are listed but unavailable.
Japanese Base Set Booster Pack
$1,999 USD
Catalog currently accepts orders; confirm exact-item availability before ordering.
Representative/stock image, not a photograph of the exact box. Catalog availability is not verified real-time inventory.
| Option | Price | Catalog status |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese Base 291¥ (Light) | $1,999 | Accepting orders |
| Japanese Base 300¥ (Light) | $2,199 | Accepting orders |
| Japanese Base 300¥ (Unsearched) | $1,499 | Unavailable |
| Japanese Base 291¥ (Unsearched) | $1,529 | Unavailable |
| Japanese Base 300¥ (Heavy) | $2,699 | Unavailable |
| Japanese Base 291¥ (Heavy) | $3,299 | Unavailable |
Japanese Jungle booster pack
Japanese Jungle came out in 1997 and reached English players in 1999. It features Generation I Pokémon such as Snorlax, Scyther and Vaporeon. The pack is listed as Heavy.
Japanese Pokémon Jungle 1997 Booster Pack
$1,299 USD
Catalog currently accepts orders; confirm exact-item availability before ordering.
Representative/stock image, not a photograph of the exact box. Catalog availability is not verified real-time inventory.
| Option | Price | Catalog status |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese Jungle (Heavy) | $1,299 | Accepting orders |
Japanese Fossil booster pack
Japanese Fossil (Mystery of the Fossils) was the third Japanese expansion, released in 1997 and in English as Fossil in 1999. The pack is listed as Heavy.
Japanese Mystery of the Fossils 1997 Booster Pack
$1,299 USD
Catalog currently accepts orders; confirm exact-item availability before ordering.
Representative/stock image, not a photograph of the exact box. Catalog availability is not verified real-time inventory.
| Option | Price | Catalog status |
|---|---|---|
| Fossil (Heavy) | $1,299 | Accepting orders |
Japanese Rocket Gang booster pack
Rocket Gang is the Japanese Team Rocket set from 1997, which introduced Dark Pokémon — corrupted versions of familiar Pokémon used by Team Rocket. The pack is listed as Heavy.
Japanese Rocket Gang Booster Pack
$1,999 USD
Catalog currently accepts orders; confirm exact-item availability before ordering.
Representative/stock image, not a photograph of the exact box. Catalog availability is not verified real-time inventory.
| Option | Price | Catalog status |
|---|---|---|
| JPN Team Rocket (Heavy) | $1,999 | Accepting orders |
Weight labels
Heavy, Light and Unsearched are EACollectibles’ own weight classifications, not manufacturer categories: Heavy means expected to contain a holo or better, Light means unlikely to, and Unsearched means not weighed or sorted. No label can promise a specific card. The listings refer to a Heavy Pack Policy that isn’t published as a page yet, so ask for its written terms before paying for a Heavy pack.
Japanese vs English first sets
The Japanese sets came first and have no 1st Edition stamps like English WOTC sets. They’re a separate market: compare these packs with other Japanese packs from the same set, not with English 1st Edition or Unlimited packs.
Checks before you buy
- Ask for exact-item photos — the listings show stock photos.
- For packs, check that both crimps are even and flat with no signs of re-sealing.
- Confirm the exact option you select (edition, weight label, pack art) is the one that will ship.
- Compare prices only with the same Japanese set and edition; English and Japanese markets are priced separately.
Buying in the USA
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FAQs
What’s the difference between the 291¥ and 300¥ Base packs?
They show different printed prices on the pack, and collectors treat them as distinct variants. Both are listed with their own prices.
Do these packs have 1st Edition stamps?
No. Japanese sets from this era don’t use the English 1st Edition stamp.
Are the photos the exact packs?
No — stock photos are shown. Email us for exact-item photos.