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Set Guides
Magic Insider set guides: decoders and reference tables for Simplified Chinese, Korean and Japanese Pokemon TCG set codes, print runs and box configurations.


Terastal Grand Gathering Booster Box Case Guide for Wholesale Buyers
The flagship S-Chinese Scarlet & Violet set, broken down for resellers: slim-format case math, landed cost by sea or air, and the margin tiers at 2x to 3x markup.
Daniel Shoffner
Aug 264 min read


Pokemon Trainer Tin Wholesale and the Gift Format Tier Explained
Trainer tins at $10, Poke Ball gift boxes at $8.12, starter decks at $6.33: the S-Chinese gift format tier is built for customers who never play the game — and it is the cheapest shelf in the store to stock.
Daniel Shoffner
Aug 264 min read


Slim vs Jumbo S-Chinese Pokemon Booster Boxes: Which to Stock
Slim boxes hold 75 cards, jumbo boxes hold 120 — and the per-card cost gap is bigger than you'd guess. Here's the real math on both S-Chinese formats and which one belongs in your store.
Daniel Shoffner
Aug 264 min read
Simplified Chinese vs Japanese vs English Pokemon: Which to Stock for Resale
A straight reseller comparison of the three main Pokemon TCG languages on margin, competition and customer type, plus where Korean fits and how to split a first order.
Daniel Shoffner
Aug 83 min read


Korean Pokemon Set Codes Explained: A Bulk Buyer's Guide to S6A, S12A and SV11B
Misreading a set code on a case order is an expensive mistake. Here is the decoder wholesale buyers use to identify Korean Pokemon sealed product before committing to volume.
Daniel Shoffner
Aug 23 min read


Are Chinese Pokemon Cards Real? Sourcing Authentic Simplified Chinese TCG at Wholesale
Simplified Chinese Pokemon TCG is officially licensed product, not counterfeit. Here is how B2B buyers verify it, source it by the case at supplier-direct pricing, and calculate real landed margin.
Daniel Shoffner
Aug 24 min read
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