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Here's an overview of Japanese Pokémon cards, including their differences from English cards, value, and where to purchase them:

Differences Between Japanese and English Pokémon Cards

Design and Backing: Japanese cards have a different backing and often feature a silver border, whereas English cards traditionally have a yellow border, though recent sets have adopted a silver border as well.
Paper Quality: Japanese cards use thinner paper compared to English cards, which are thicker and more opaque.
Rarity and Value: Japanese cards are generally rarer and more valuable, especially exclusive or promotional cards, due to their limited availability outside Japan.

Rarity Factors: The value of Japanese cards is influenced by their rarity, condition, and utility in competitive play. Rare Japanese cards can be significantly more valuable than their English counterparts.
Exclusive Cards: Japan often releases exclusive cards not available in English sets, making them highly sought after by collectors.

TCGRepublic: Known for good packaging and communication, recommended for purchasing Japanese cards in the U.S..
Plaza Japan: Offers a wide selection of Japanese Pokémon cards and booster boxes, shipping directly from Japan.
PokeNinJapan: Specializes in Japanese Pokémon cards, providing a large selection for collectors.
TCGplayer: Also lists Japanese Pokémon cards for purchase, offering a platform to buy and sell cards.

Tournament Eligibility: Japanese cards cannot be mixed with English cards in competitive decks, but a deck consisting entirely of Japanese cards can be used in tournaments where Japanese is an approved language.
Language Restrictions: In international tournaments, cards must be in the approved language for the region. Japanese cards are primarily used in Japanese tournaments.