ウルトラフォース (Ultra Force): Japanese Pokémon TCG Set Guide (SM5+)

ウルトラフォース (Ultra Force) is a subset of the Sun & Moon Era in the Japanese Pokémon TCG. Released on 19 January 2018, it features Ultra Beast Pokémon-GX alongside popular GX cards. The set served as a bridge between the fifth and sixth main expansions, spotlighting the Ultra Beasts that defined the Sun & Moon storyline.

By PulloraX · Published 30 October 2026

Set overview

Set code: SM5+
Japanese name: 強化拡張パック ウルトラフォース
Cards: 50 + secret rares
Release date: 19 January 2018
Era: Sun & Moon
Series type: Enhancement expansion (強化拡張パック)

Ultra Force placed the Ultra Beasts front and centre, with powerful GX cards that leveraged the dimensional invaders' unique typing and abilities. The set also introduced new GX evolutions of classic Pokémon, making it relevant for both competitive and casual players.

Key cards

GX cards: Buzzwole-GX, Pheromosa-GX, and Xurkitree-GX represent the Ultra Beasts. Lucario-GX and Greninja-GX add popular non-Ultra Beast options. Dawn Wings Necrozma-GX and Dusk Mane Necrozma-GX round out the Psychic and Metal GX lineup. Each has RR and SR versions.

Secret Rares: HR (Hyper Rare / Rainbow) versions of the GX cards and UR trainer cards provide the chase element. Unit Energy cards in UR gold foil were notable pulls.

What is in the box

A Japanese SM5+ Ultra Force booster box contains 30 packs of 5 cards each. The compact card pool gives reasonable odds at pulling key GX cards. SR and HR pull rates average roughly one per box.

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