ドラゴンストーム (Dragon Storm): Japanese Pokémon TCG Set Guide (SM6a)

ドラゴンストーム (Dragon Storm) is a subset of the Sun & Moon Era in the Japanese Pokémon TCG. Released on 6 April 2018, it is the first enhancement expansion for Forbidden Light (SM6). The set is entirely Dragon-themed, featuring Dragon-type GX Pokémon and the beloved Charizard-GX in a striking new artwork — a major collector draw.

By PulloraX · Published 30 October 2026

Set overview

Set code: SM6a
Japanese name: 強化拡張パック ドラゴンストーム
Cards: 53 + secret rares
Release date: 6 April 2018
Era: Sun & Moon
Series type: Enhancement expansion (強化拡張パック)

Dragon Storm leaned heavily into Dragon-type Pokémon, making it a must-have for Dragon enthusiasts. The set's Charizard-GX — treated as a Dragon type — became one of the most sought-after GX cards of 2018. The compact card pool made chasing specific cards more achievable than in larger main expansions.

Key cards

GX cards: Charizard-GX headlines the set and is the primary chase card for collectors. Dragonite-GX, Kingdra-GX, Altaria-GX, and White Kyurem-GX round out the Dragon-type GX lineup. Each has RR and SR versions.

Secret Rares: The Charizard-GX SR (Full Art) and HR (Hyper Rare / Rainbow) are the premium chase cards, commanding high prices due to Charizard's universal popularity. The Dragonite-GX HR is another notable pull. UR trainer and energy cards complete the set.

What is in the box

A Japanese SM6a Dragon Storm booster box contains 30 packs of 5 cards each. The smaller card pool makes it one of the more efficient sets to chase specific Dragon-type GX cards. SR and HR pull rates average roughly one per box.

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