About Us
A Collector-Focused Archive for Vintage Japanese Pokemon Cards
JapanPokeDB is created and operated by Pokemarket Japan, based in Tokyo, Japan. We have been selling vintage Japanese Pokemon cards to collectors worldwide through eBay since 2014.
This database is built from direct experience handling, photographing, identifying, and selling real cards. It is designed to make vintage Japanese releases easier to explore, compare, and research.
How We Photograph Cards
Many of the images on this site are original photographs taken directly from actual cards handled by Pokemarket Japan.
For vintage Japanese cards, photography matters. Print differences, back designs, surface details, and small identifying features are often difficult to confirm from low-quality or recycled images alone.
Sharp, original photography helps make identification more reliable.
A Clear and Organized Archive
Information about vintage Japanese Pokemon cards is often scattered, incomplete, or difficult to follow, especially for older non-TCG releases such as Bandai, Topsun, and Meiji.
JapanPokeDB organizes these cards by maker, category, and series in one browsable archive, helping collectors research both individual cards and entire releases more easily.
Sales History and Market Context
Many card pages include real sales history from Pokemarket Japan, giving collectors additional market context based on actual transactions.
Current eBay listings are also linked from card pages, making it easier to compare sold history with live market activity.
About Pokemarket Japan
Pokemarket Japan is a vintage Japanese card seller based in Tokyo, Japan. Since opening our eBay store in 2014, we have sold over 3,000 Japanese Pokemon cards to collectors worldwide.
Our day-to-day experience handling real cards is a major part of what makes this database different from a catalog-only reference site.
Our Approach
- ✓Original photography whenever possible
- ✓Cards organized clearly by maker, category, series, and variation
- ✓Sales history based on real transactions from the same seller
- ✓Careful notes when identification is uncertain or still under review
This archive continues to grow as new cards, photos, and research notes are added. Our goal is to build a practical and trustworthy reference for vintage Japanese Pokemon cards.