Evolving Skies (Sword & Shield—Evolving Skies) released in English on August 27, 2021 with 203 cards plus 34 secret rares. In Japan those cards came out earlier as Eevee Heroes, Blue Sky Stream, Skyscraping Perfection — set codes S6a, S7R, S7D. This page maps the English set to its Japanese source sets, links the complete Japanese card lists (all 245 catalogued entries), and shows current sealed-box pricing from our Tokyo stock.
- Evolving Skies = Eevee Heroes, Blue Sky Stream, Skyscraping Perfection in Japan (S6a, S7R, S7D).
- English release August 27, 2021; Japanese releases May 28, 2021; July 9, 2021; July 9, 2021.
- 245 Japanese entries catalogued across the source sets vs 203 cards plus 34 secret rares in English.
- Sealed S6a box currently listed at ¥152,000 (August 28, 2026).
The Japanese Sets Behind Evolving Skies
Evolving Skies merges three Japanese releases: Eevee Heroes (S6a) and the twin sets Blue Sky Stream (S7R, also translated as Sky Stream) and Skyscraping Perfection (S7D, also translated as Towering Perfection). Around 90 Japanese cards were cut from the English set, per PokeBeach’s coverage. (Composition as reported by PokeBeach / Pokellector.) Entry counts below come from the Limitless TCG Japanese catalogue, which lists every numbered card including secret rares.
| Code | Japanese set | Type | JP release | Catalogued entries | Secret Rares | Full JP card list | Sealed box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S6a | Eevee Heroes | Enhanced Expansion Pack | May 28, 2021 | 87 | 18 | S6a card list | ¥152,000 (~$956) |
| S7R | Blue Sky Stream | Expansion Pack | July 9, 2021 | 79 | 12 | S7R card list | ¥306,600 (~$1,928) |
| S7D | Skyscraping Perfection | Expansion Pack | July 9, 2021 | 79 | 12 | S7D card list | ¥17,850 (~$112) |
Japanese Set-by-Set Breakdown
S6a Eevee Heroes — Enhanced Expansion Pack, JP release May 28, 2021
Limitless TCG catalogues 87 entries for S6a: 18 Secret Rare, 4 Triple Rare, 8 Double Rare, 8 Rare, 21 Uncommon, 28 Common. The Secret Rare run goes from Leafeon V (S6a 70) to Gordie (S6a 87). Browse every card by number and rarity on our S6a Eevee Heroes card list.
S7R Blue Sky Stream — Expansion Pack, JP release July 9, 2021
Limitless TCG catalogues 79 entries for S7R: 12 Secret Rare, 3 Triple Rare, 6 Double Rare, 8 Rare, 21 Uncommon, 29 Common. The Secret Rare run goes from Trevenant V (S7R 68) to Zinnia’s Resolve (S7R 79). Browse every card by number and rarity on our S7R Blue Sky Stream card list.
S7D Skyscraping Perfection — Expansion Pack, JP release July 9, 2021
Limitless TCG catalogues 79 entries for S7D: 12 Secret Rare, 3 Triple Rare, 6 Double Rare, 8 Rare, 21 Uncommon, 29 Common. The Secret Rare run goes from Suicune V (S7D 68) to Copycat (S7D 79). Browse every card by number and rarity on our S7D Skyscraping Perfection card list.
Top-Rarity Japanese Cards in Pictures
Where to Buy the Japanese Evolving Skies Sets from Tokyo
Want the Japanese cards behind Evolving Skies? Sealed Japanese boxes for the source sets are listed above; browse the full range in our Japanese Pokémon booster box collection. For singles or graded copies of a specific card, request a quote via Quick Order with the Japanese set code and number.
Evolving Skies Japanese Card List FAQ
What Japanese set is Evolving Skies in?
Evolving Skies merges three Japanese releases: Eevee Heroes (S6a) and the twin sets Blue Sky Stream (S7R, also translated as Sky Stream) and Skyscraping Perfection (S7D, also translated as Towering Perfection). Around 90 Japanese cards were cut from the English set, per PokeBeach’s coverage. Set codes: S6a, S7R, S7D.
When did Evolving Skies release in English and in Japan?
English: August 27, 2021. Japanese source sets: Eevee Heroes (S6a) on May 28, 2021; Blue Sky Stream (S7R) on July 9, 2021; Skyscraping Perfection (S7D) on July 9, 2021.
How many cards are in Evolving Skies compared with the Japanese sets?
The English set lists 203 cards plus 34 secret rares. The Japanese catalogue lists 245 entries across 3 source sets, counted from Limitless TCG’s Japanese database (secret rares included).
Can I buy the Japanese Evolving Skies sets from Japan?
Yes — sealed Japanese boxes for Eevee Heroes, Blue Sky Stream, Skyscraping Perfection ship from Tokyo with tracking when listed; prices in this guide are our listings as of August 28, 2026. Singles and graded copies can be requested via Quick Order.
Are Japanese Evolving Skies cards the same as the English ones?
They share Pokémon and artwork for the cards that were carried over, but the Japanese prints use their own set codes (S6a, S7R, S7D) and numbering, and some Japanese cards were not included in the English release.
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