If you've been in the Pokémon TCG world for any length of time, you've probably noticed that the Japanese market operates quite differently from the English one. Collectors are increasingly looking at both, but for newcomers and even intermediate players, it can be confusing to know which direction to go. This guide breaks it all down. The Basics: What's the Difference? English and Japanese Pokémon cards come from the same source material — the Pokémon Company — but are relea