バトルリージョン (Battle Region): Japanese Pokémon TCG Set Guide (S9a)
Battle Region (バトルリージョン) arrived on 25 February 2022 as a reinforced expansion pack (強化拡張パック) in the Sword & Shield series. The set introduced the Sparkling (かがやく) rarity — radiant, shimmering Pokémon limited to one per deck.By PulloraX · Published 30 October 2026Set overviewS9a Battle Region contains 67 numbered c
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Battle Region (バトルリージョン) arrived on 25 February 2022 as a reinforced expansion pack (強化拡張パック) in the Sword & Shield series. The set introduced the Sparkling (かがやく) rarity — radiant, shimmering Pokémon limited to one per deck.
By PulloraX · Published 30 October 2026
Set overview
S9a Battle Region contains 67 numbered cards plus additional secret rares at SR, CHR, CSR, HR and UR rarity. It is a smaller reinforced expansion focused on Hisui-region Pokémon and the new Sparkling (K rarity) card type, which features a distinctive rainbow-shimmer finish.
Key cards
Sparkling Greninja and Sparkling Hawlucha are the standout chase cards, debuting the Sparkling rarity. Garchomp V and Starmie V lead the V lineup. The set also features Character Rare (CHR) and Character Super Rare (CSR) cards pairing Pokémon with their Trainers in full-art illustrations.
What is in the box
A Japanese S9a booster box contains 20 packs with 6 cards per pack (120 cards total). The suggested retail price at launch was ¥5,200 (tax included).
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