
Japan-exclusive Pokémon 151 booster boxes are flipping for 5x retail, thanks to ultra-rare Master Ball Holos and nostalgia-fueled demand for Gen 1.
The Pokémon Glory of Team Rocket Booster Box (Japanese) drop was not your typical quick click-and-cop flip. Buyers had to navigate the PKC Japan platform, set up accounts, and pass SMS verification — a process that filtered out many casual flippers.
But those who followed through were rewarded. With early UK sales reaching £170+, the effort paid off — and better yet, setting up for this flip opens doors to future Japanese Pokémon exclusives like briefcase raffles and other region-locked drops.
The product was originally posted in Discord a week prior to release, with plenty of setup prep required.
Users needed to create PKC Japan accounts, handle verification hurdles, and possibly deal with proxy/reshipping services.
Estimated purchase cost is around ¥13,200 (≈ £70–£80) including fees and basic reshipping.
Resale listings quickly emerged at £170+, especially for sealed boxes in hand.
Shipping dates varied — official release was 16 April, but fulfilment can run to late April depending on reshipping timelines.
01/04/2025
Discord alert shared with full guide — members rush to create PKC Japan accounts and complete SMS verification ahead of launch.
16/04/2025
Booster boxes start shipping across Japan. International reshippers brace for slight delays due to bulk demand and customs clearance.
28/04/2025
Early deliveries arrive. Sealed boxes listed at £170+ on eBay and collector sites, with JP exclusivity boosting appeal.
29/04/2025
Users with active PKC Japan accounts gain access to future raffles — including highly anticipated drops like the Pokémon Collector Briefcase.
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This flip was more about setup patience than speed — a lesson in how niche access can unlock serious wins. By taking the time to build an account and verify with PKC Japan, flippers not only tapped into an exclusive product but also future-proofed themselves for raffles and limited editions that don't make it outside Japan.
The box itself holds strong appeal: a Team Rocket-themed booster box in Japanese caters both to collectors and nostalgic fans. With resell already at 2x retail, and stock harder to reach, these types of flips could become regular goldmines — if you're willing to put the groundwork in.
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