Is Japanese Dragon Ball the same game as English?

The core card pool is largely shared but not identical. Japanese sets release first and sometimes include cards, SECRET rares or alt arts that do not reach English. For players, English is the version UK tournaments use.

Why do collectors buy Japanese Dragon Ball?

Higher print quality than English with thicker stock and cleaner foil, SECRET rares and alt arts that do not always appear in English, and a release schedule two to four months ahead, so collectors get new art and hits first.

Will I pay customs buying Japanese Dragon Ball from Packrat?

No. Japanese stock is imported and held in the UK, so you pay the GBP price shown with nothing extra to settle.

Are Japanese Dragon Ball cards tournament legal in the UK?

No. UK and European organised play for the Dragon Ball Super Card Game requires English cards. Japanese cards are used for collecting and casual play.

How much do Japanese Dragon Ball booster boxes cost?

UK pricing usually sits at a discount to the English equivalent, broadly in line with Japanese Pokemon against English. Figures rotate with Bandai's release cycle and UK allocation, so check the live stock below.

Japanese Dragon Ball Super Card Game

Browse 7 Japanese Dragon Ball Super Card Game at PACKRAT. Shop booster boxes, booster packs, starter decks, and new releases. Free UK shipping over £50, Royal Mail International Tracked to Europe.

This is the Japanese print of the Dragon Ball Super Card Game, the version that ships first and, since the Fusion World relaunch, the part of the market where print scarcity and exclusive art overlap. The core card pool is largely shared with English, but Japanese sets arrive two to four months earlier and sometimes include SECRET rares and alt arts that never reach the English print. Print quality is higher too, with thicker stock and cleaner foil.

For UK collectors who already hold English sealed and want to go deeper, Japanese Dragon Ball is the natural next step. Stock is sourced through authorised channels and held in the UK, so you pay in pounds with no customs to settle, and it rotates with Bandai Japan's release schedule. Browse what is in stock below, or read our buying guide for set codes and authenticity checks.

Read the full Japanese Dragon Ball buying guide

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Dragon Ball Fusion World: FB-01 Booster Box (Japanese)

Japanese Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World FB-01 Awakened Pulse booster box. Son Goku and Vegeta Leader cards. Genuine import stock from Packrat.

£55.00£63.25

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Dragon Ball Fusion World: FB-02 Booster Box (Japanese)

Japanese Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World FB-02 Blazing Aura booster box. Son Gohan Secret Rare Super Alt Art. Genuine import stock from Packrat.

£50.00

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Dragon Ball Fusion World: FB-03 Booster Box (Japanese)

Japanese Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World FB-03 Raging Roar booster box. Broly themed Leaders. Genuine import stock from Packrat.

£55.00£63.25

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Dragon Ball Fusion World: FB-04 Booster Box (Japanese)

Japanese Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World FB-04 Fusion World expansion booster box. Secret Rare Alt Art chases. Genuine import stock from Packrat.

£55.00£63.25

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Dragon Ball Fusion World: FB-05 Booster Box (Japanese)

Japanese Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World FB-05 New Adventure booster box. Secret Rare Super Alt Art chase cards. Genuine import stock from Packrat.

£55.00£63.25

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Dragon Ball Fusion World: FB-06 Booster Box (Japanese)

Japanese Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World FB-06 Rivals Clash booster box. Broly BR Secret Rare with 55,000 power, the first Fusion World card to hit this overwhelming power level. Genuine import stock from Packrat.

£60.00

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Dragon Ball Fusion World: FB-07 Booster Box (Japanese)

Japanese Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World FB-07 Wish for Shenron booster box. Son Gohan SH and Son Goku GT Secret Rares. Genuine import stock from Packrat.

£70.00£80.50

Frequently asked questions

Is Japanese Dragon Ball the same game as English?: The core card pool is largely shared but not identical. Japanese sets release first and sometimes include cards, SECRET rares or alt arts that do not reach English. For players, English is the version UK tournaments use.
Why do collectors buy Japanese Dragon Ball?: Higher print quality than English with thicker stock and cleaner foil, SECRET rares and alt arts that do not always appear in English, and a release schedule two to four months ahead, so collectors get new art and hits first.
Will I pay customs buying Japanese Dragon Ball from Packrat?: No. Japanese stock is imported and held in the UK, so you pay the GBP price shown with nothing extra to settle.
Are Japanese Dragon Ball cards tournament legal in the UK?: No. UK and European organised play for the Dragon Ball Super Card Game requires English cards. Japanese cards are used for collecting and casual play.
How much do Japanese Dragon Ball booster boxes cost?: UK pricing usually sits at a discount to the English equivalent, broadly in line with Japanese Pokemon against English. Figures rotate with Bandai's release cycle and UK allocation, so check the live stock below.