How to Buy Pokémon Cards and Figures in Japan with Mercari and Yahoo!フリマ
Aiyu Japan shows you how to search for Pokémon products on Japanese resale platforms such as Mercari Japan and Yahoo!フリマ Furima, how to get better results by using Japanese keywords, and how to buy easily with Aiyu Japan.
Where to Search for Pokémon Products in Japan
For this guide, we will use two popular resale platforms in Japan:
Mercari Japan
Mercari Japan is one of the most widely used buying and selling platforms in Japan. It is ideal for searching for:
- Individual Pokémon cards.
- Sealed boxes.
- Promotional cards.
- Graded cards.
- Pokémon figures.
- Pokémon Center products.
- Sold-out or hard-to-find items.
Yahoo!フリマ Furima
Yahoo!フリマ Furima is another Japanese resale platform where you can also find Pokémon cards, figures, and related products.
We recommend checking both Mercari Japan and Yahoo!フリマ, as the same product may have a different price, condition, or availability on each platform.
Search in Japanese to Find Better Results
Both platforms usually show better results when you search using Japanese terms. Although you can search in English, many Japanese listings use Japanese product names. For this reason, we recommend copying and pasting Japanese keywords.
| What You Want to Search For | Write It in Japanese |
|---|---|
| Pokémon cards | ポケモンカード |
| Pokémon TCG | ポケモンカードゲーム |
| Pokéca | ポケカ |
| Sealed box | 未開封BOX |
| Individual card | シングルカード |
| Card lot / bundle | まとめ売り |
| Pokémon figure | ポケモン フィギュア |
| Limited product | 限定 |
| New / unused | 新品 / 未使用 |
| Used | 中古 |
| PSA 10 | PSA10 |
Use ChatGPT to Translate What You Want to Search For
A quick way to find products in Japan is to translate your search into Japanese.
For example, write in ChatGPT:
“Translate into Japanese for searching on Mercari Japan: Charizard Pokémon card PSA 10.”
Recommended result:
リザードン ポケモンカード PSA10
Then copy that phrase and paste it into Mercari Japan or Yahoo!フリマ.
Useful Search Examples
| Product | Search in Japanese |
|---|---|
| Charizard card | リザードン ポケモンカード |
| Pikachu promotional card | ピカチュウ プロモカード |
| Eevee card | イーブイ ポケモンカード |
| Sealed Pokémon 151 box | ポケモンカード 151 未開封BOX |
| Sealed Pokémon box | ポケモンカード 未開封BOX |
| Mewtwo figure | ミュウツー フィギュア |
| Gengar figure | ゲンガー フィギュア |
| Limited Pokémon Center figure | ポケモンセンター 限定 フィギュア |
| Pikachu PSA 10 card | ピカチュウ PSA10 |
| Pokémon card lot / bundle | ポケモンカード まとめ売り |
How to Search on Mercari Japan
Step 1: Go to Mercari Japan
Go to Mercari Japan and type the product name in Japanese in the search bar.
Example:
ピカチュウ ポケモンカード
This means:
Pikachu Pokémon card
Step 2: Review the Product
Before sending your purchase request, check the following details:
- Price.
- Product photos.
- Condition of the card or figure.
- Seller description.
- Whether the product is still available.
- Whether it is an individual card, a bundle, or a sealed product.
Useful Words to Check the Condition
| Japanese | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 新品、未使用 | New, unused |
| 未使用に近い | Almost unused |
| 目立った傷や汚れなし | No major visible damage |
| やや傷や汚れあり | Some marks or dirt |
| 傷あり | Has damage |
| 未開封 | Unopened / sealed |
| まとめ売り | Sold as a bundle |
Always check the seller’s star rating and transaction history.
If the seller is new, pay attention to the number next to the stars. For example, the number “1” indicates the seller has completed one transaction. In this case, we can say the account is new, but it has already completed one successful transaction.
However, if the listing did not show the green “Safe Approval” label in the image above, we would consider this seller not reliable enough to buy from yet.
Step 3: Copy the Product Link
When you find the product you want, copy the item URL.
Then, paste it into your purchase request with Aiyu Japan.
How to Search on Yahoo!フリマ
The process is similar to Mercari.
Step 1: Search for the Product in Japanese
Examples:
ポケモンカード リザードン
Charizard Pokémon card
ゲンガー フィギュア
Gengar figure
ポケモンカード 151 未開封BOX
Sealed Pokémon 151 box
Step 2: Compare Before Buying
If you find the same product on Mercari Japan and Yahoo!フリマ, compare:
- Price.
- Condition.
- Photos.
- Description.
- Availability.
This will help you choose the best option before sending your purchase request.
Step 3: Copy the Link and Send It to Aiyu Japan
When you find the product on Mercari Japan or Yahoo!フリマ, copy the item URL and paste it into your purchase request with Aiyu Japan.
Our team will review your request and purchase the item in Japan if it is still available.
How to Buy with Aiyu Japan
Buying Pokémon products from Japan is simple with Aiyu Japan:
- Search for the product on Mercari Japan, Yahoo!フリマ, or another Japanese store.
(We already did this in the previous steps.) - Copy the item link.
- Paste the link into your purchase request with Aiyu Japan.
- We review and purchase the product in Japan.
- We receive the product at our Japanese address.
- We consolidate your purchases if you have multiple items.
- We ship your package to your country when you request it.
In this section, paste the product URL, add the product name, and include the quantity or any necessary details.
Quick Search Example
If you want to search for a Japanese Charizard card:
In English:
Charizard Pokémon card
In Japanese:
リザードン ポケモンカード
If you want a Charizard PSA 10 card:
リザードン ポケモンカード PSA10
If you want a sealed Pokémon 151 box:
ポケモンカード 151 未開封BOX
Copy the Japanese search term, paste it into Mercari Japan or Yahoo!フリマ, and review the results.
We also recommend using an AI translation tool to create better Japanese search terms and find more accurate results. You can also use Google Translate to translate the product page before sending your request.
Buy Pokémon Products from Japan with Aiyu Japan
If you found a Pokémon card, figure, sealed box, or other product on Mercari Japan, Yahoo!フリマ, or another Japanese store, Aiyu Japan can help you buy it from Japan.
You only need to copy the product link and send it through your purchase request.
We take care of purchasing the product in Japan, receiving it at our Japanese address, consolidating your items, and shipping them to your country when you request it.
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