ウルトラサン・ウルトラムーン (Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon): Japanese Pokémon TCG Set Guide (SM5)

SM5 comprised two twin sets — Ultra Sun (ウルトラサン, SM5S) and Ultra Moon (ウルトラムーン, SM5M) — released together on 8 December 2017 in Japan. These sets introduced the Prism Star mechanic and formed the basis of the English Ultra Prism expansion, featuring the powerful Necrozma fusions.

By PulloraX · Published 30 October 2026

Set overview

Each set contained 66 main-numbered cards plus 12 secret rares (78 total per set). Ultra Sun featured Dusk Mane Necrozma and Solgaleo-related cards, while Ultra Moon focused on Dawn Wings Necrozma and Lunala-related cards. The sets introduced Prism Star (◇) cards — powerful one-per-deck cards with a special prismatic holofoil. Booster packs contained five cards each.

Key cards

Ultra Sun headlined with Dusk Mane Necrozma-GX and Dialga-GX, both powerful Metal/Dragon attackers. Leafeon-GX offered Grass-type evolution support. Prism Star cards included Darkrai ◇, Solgaleo ◇, and the Supporter Cyrus ◇.

Ultra Moon featured Dawn Wings Necrozma-GX with its Invasion Ability for free retreating, Palkia-GX with Water-type power, and Glaceon-GX with its Ability-locking attack. Prism Star cards included Giratina ◇, Lunala ◇, and Super Boost Energy ◇.

Cynthia debuted as a draw Supporter, becoming the format's most important consistency card.

What is in the box

Each Japanese SM5 booster box contains 30 packs of 5 cards. Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon were sold as separate booster boxes. Each set has 78 cards: 66 numbered plus 12 secret rares including SR GX, HR GX, and UR (gold) cards.

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