S10A Dark Phantasma pull rates and chase cards center on one card: Akari’s Pikachu Character Rare at 073/071, which has been the set’s top chase card since launch in May 2022. It pairs Pikachu with Akari, the protagonist of Pokemon Legends: Arceus.
S10A Dark Phantasma is the Japanese enhanced expansion pack that bridges the Sword & Shield Pokemon TCG with the Pokemon Legends: Arceus story. It introduced six Character Rares featuring Hisui region characters — Akari, the Miss Fortune Sisters, Rei, Vessa, Kamado, and Mani — alongside Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR, Hisuian Goodra VSTAR, Magnezone VSTAR, and a tight 71-card main set focused entirely on Hisui forms. The set has been out of print since 2023.
S10A Dark Phantasma is the Pokemon TCG set with Akari’s Pikachu CHR (073/071), a Japanese-exclusive Character Rare. With six Hisui region Character Rares, Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR, and a tight 99-card pool, S10A has a high CHR-per-box density for the Sword & Shield era. Out of print since 2023.
- Set reference: S10A Dark Phantasma card list.
- Japanese Pokemon booster boxes are listed on our store as of this update.
What Is S10A Dark Phantasma? Set Overview
S10A Dark Phantasma (ダークファンタズマ) is the Japanese enhanced expansion pack (強化拡張パック) released on May 13, 2022 as the dedicated TCG companion to Pokemon Legends: Arceus. While S10P Space Juggler and S10D Time Gazer (released earlier in 2022) covered the broader Sinnoh/Hisui transition, S10A is the focused Hisui-only release: every major Hisuian form gets a V or VSTAR treatment, and the secret rare pool is built around six Character Rares featuring Legends: Arceus story characters.
Set Specs
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Set Code | S10A |
| Japanese Name | ダークファンタズマ |
| Series | Sword & Shield |
| Category | Enhanced Expansion Pack (強化拡張パック) |
| Release Date | May 13, 2022 |
| Packs per Box | 20 |
| Cards per Pack | 6 (two holo slots) |
| Main Set | 71 cards |
| Secret Rares | 28 cards (6 CHR, 10 SR, 2 CSR, 7 HR, 3 UR) |
| Total Cards | 99 |
| MSRP | ¥4,400 |
Enhanced Expansion Pack Structure
Enhanced expansion packs like S10A use the same 20-pack format as S10B Pokemon GO. Three things distinguish them from regular S-series expansion packs (S11 or S12): 20 packs per box instead of 30, 6 cards per pack instead of 5, and two holo slots per pack alongside a reverse holo. That’s 40 holo cards per box, double the density of standard expansions.
The trade-off: total card pool is smaller (99 vs 127 for S11), and the SR-or-higher count per box is lower than the 1.2+ average from regular expansions. But the double-holo pack structure makes every pack feel like a hit pack.
The Six Character Rares — Hisui Region Story Cast
S10A’s defining feature is the six Character Rares (072–077), each pairing a Pokemon with a Pokemon Legends: Arceus story character:
- 072 Parasect (Mani) — Mani is the elderly Diamond Clan member from the Coronet Highlands. Parasect references his bug-collecting role.
- 073 Pikachu (Akari) — Akari is the female protagonist of Legends: Arceus. The set’s #1 chase.
- 074 Gengar (Miss Fortune’s Sisters) — Charm, Clover, and Coin are the Miss Fortune trio of bandits. Gengar fits their mischief perfectly.
- 075 Hisuian Arcanine (Rei) — Rei is the male protagonist counterpart to Akari. Hisuian Arcanine ties to his fire-type signature.
- 076 Spiritomb (Vessa) — Vessa is the Pearl Clan member tied to ghost types in the game.
- 077 Snorlax (Kamado) — Kamado is the leader of the Galaxy Expedition Team. Snorlax is his iconic partner.
S11A Incandescent Arcana has Character Rares too (Serena, Skyla, Furisode Girl), while S10A’s entire CHR slot is built around a single video game’s story cast.
Why S10A Still Matters in 2026
Two reasons: the set has been out of print since 2023, and Akari’s Pikachu is a Japanese-exclusive print. For Pikachu master collectors building a complete CHR collection, the JPN S10A box is the sealed product that carries Akari’s Pikachu — the card does not exist in the English Astral Radiance set in CHR form.
All 6 Character Rares (072–077) are Japanese-only treatments. The English Astral Radiance set bundles cards from S10P, S10D, and S10A, but does not include the JPN-exclusive CHR rarity tier. For Pikachu master collectors worldwide, the JPN S10A box is the sealed product that carries Akari’s Pikachu CHR.
Top 10 Most Valuable S10A Dark Phantasma Cards
Akari’s Pikachu CHR sat at the top of the value chart on altema.jp, with the second-place Miss Fortune’s Sisters Gengar CHR close behind. The top 10 uses Altema’s JPN market data, with USD conversions at approximately ¥150/USD.
| Rank | Card | Number | Rarity | JPN Price (¥) | USD Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pikachu (Akari) | 073/071 | CHR | ¥5,500–5,980 | ~$37–40 |
| 2 | Gengar (Miss Fortune’s Sisters) | 074/071 | CHR | ¥4,200–5,480 | ~$28–37 |
| 3 | Snorlax (Kamado) | 077/071 | CHR | ¥1,800–2,580 | ~$12–17 |
| 4 | Gallade V (Beni) | 089/071 | CSR | ¥1,200–1,680 | ~$8–11 |
| 5 | Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR | 097/071 | UR | ¥1,000–1,380 | ~$7–9 |
| 6 | Enamorus V (Cogita) | 088/071 | CSR | ¥1,000–1,480 | ~$7–10 |
| 7 | Dark Patch | 098/071 | UR | ¥800–1,180 | ~$5–8 |
| 8 | Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR | 092/071 | HR | ¥600–980 | ~$4–7 |
| 9 | Box of Disaster | 099/071 | UR | ¥500–800 | ~$3–5 |
| 10 | Volo | 084/071 | SR | ¥400–600 | ~$3–4 |
Prices from altema.jp, SNKRDUNK, and Card Rush as of April 2026. USD conversions at ~¥150/USD. Secondary market prices. JPN Character Rares typically have no English equivalent — the Astral Radiance ENG set does not include the CHR rarity tier.
#1 Akari’s Pikachu CHR (073/071)
Akari’s Pikachu Character Rare is the card that defines S10A. Akari is the female protagonist of Pokemon Legends: Arceus — the most-played Pokemon RPG of 2022 with over 14 million units sold worldwide — and this CHR is a TCG card pairing her with Pikachu. The illustration shows Akari kneeling alongside Pikachu in a Hisui meadow, with mountains and a soft watercolor background that has become a well-known TCG art print of the Sword & Shield era.
Altema’s PSA 10 figure for the card was ~¥31,600 (~$210).
Akari’s Pikachu does not exist in the English Astral Radiance set in any form. The English release does not include the Character Rare rarity tier at all — it has Trainer Gallery cards (a separate concept) but no CHR-equivalent featuring Akari with Pikachu. For Pikachu master collectors worldwide, chasing the JPN S10A box is the sealed route to this card.
#2 Miss Fortune’s Sisters Gengar CHR (074/071)
The Miss Fortune Sisters — Charm, Clover, and Coin — are the bandit trio from Pokemon Legends: Arceus, and Gengar fits their mischief-focused identity perfectly. The CHR ran at ¥4,200–5,480 (~$28–37), making it the second-highest priced CHR in the set and one of the few JPN Sword & Shield era Gengar prints with collector-grade artwork. The illustration shows Gengar emerging from a swirling shadow with the three sisters silhouetted in the background.
Gengar consistently ranks in the top 5 most-collected ghost-type Pokemon, and modern Sword & Shield Gengar prints with Trainer associations are rare. For Gengar collectors, this card pairs naturally with VSTAR Universe’s Gengar VMAX HR and S11 Lost Abyss’s Gengar V SR.
#3 Kamado’s Snorlax CHR (077/071)
Kamado is the commander of the Galaxy Expedition Team in Pokemon Legends: Arceus — the player’s direct supervisor at Jubilife Village. The Snorlax CHR shows Kamado standing beside his sleeping partner with a Hisui forest backdrop. At ¥1,800–2,580 (~$12–17), it’s the most accessible of the three high-tier CHRs and a popular completionist target.
#4 Beni’s Gallade V CSR (089/071)
The Character Super Rare (CSR) tier is a step above standard SR — Gallade V at ¥1,200–1,680 features Beni, the Pearl Clan member who specializes in psychic types. This is one of only two CSRs in the entire S10A set (the other is Cogita’s Enamorus V). For collectors who want both rarity tiers, the CSR pair complements the CHR collection.
#5 Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR UR (097/071)
The gold-textured Ultra Rare Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR at ¥1,000–1,380 is S10A’s premier display card. The gold leafing treatment over Hisuian Zoroark’s ghost-normal type combo creates a striking metallic finish that pairs well with the Akari Pikachu CHR for a complete Hisui-themed binder page. Hisuian Zoroark is one of the most popular Hisui forms thanks to its unique typing and emotional backstory in Legends: Arceus.
#6 Cogita’s Enamorus V CSR (088/071)
The second CSR in the set features Cogita, the mysterious elderly woman tied to the Forces of Nature legend in Hisui. Enamorus V at ¥1,000–1,480 is the lower-priced of the two CSRs but has historical importance — Enamorus is one of the four Forces of Nature (alongside Tornadus, Thundurus, Landorus) and made its franchise debut in Pokemon Legends: Arceus.
#7 Dark Patch UR (098/071)
One of three Ultra Rares in S10A, Dark Patch is a competitive trainer card that became a deck staple in the Sword & Shield era. The UR gold treatment at ¥800–1,180 makes it a collector pickup as well as a competitive ingredient.
Cards #8–10
- Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR HR (092/071) (¥600–980 / ~$4–7) — The Hyper Rare rainbow rare version of the same Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR. Less premium than the UR but still a strong display card.
- Box of Disaster UR (099/071) (¥500–800 / ~$3–5) — The third UR in the set, a Trainer item card with gold treatment. Lower competitive demand than Dark Patch.
- Volo SR (084/071) (¥400–600 / ~$3–4) — Volo is the antagonist of Pokemon Legends: Arceus and a well-known NPC trainer. The SR full art is the cheapest entry point into the Hisui character collection.
For the complete S10A card list with all 99 cards, see our S10A Dark Phantasma Card List page.
Should You Buy a Dark Phantasma Booster Box?
The buying decision hinges on which CHR you want and whether you value the Hisui character cast.
If you want the Akari Pikachu CHR specifically, buying the single is far cheaper than chasing through boxes (~1 in 6.5 packs gets a CHR, but split across 6 different CHRs gives you ~1 in 38 packs for Akari Pikachu specifically — roughly 2 boxes per copy on average). For collectors who want multiple CHRs plus the Hisui experience, 2–3 boxes deliver the best value.
For Pokemon Legends: Arceus Fans
This is the most straightforward “yes” in the Sword & Shield catalog. If you played Legends: Arceus during its 2022 launch wave, S10A is the only TCG set built around the game’s story. Akari, Rei, Volo, Kamado, the Miss Fortune Sisters, Cogita, Beni, Iscan, Arezu, Mai — almost every named NPC from the game gets a card. The set is structured like a Hisui character roster, and opening a box is the closest thing to flipping through a Pokemon Legends: Arceus art book.
For Hisui Pokemon fans specifically, S10A is dense: Hisuian Zoroark V/VSTAR (in 4 different rarities), Hisuian Goodra V/VSTAR, Hisuian Electrode V, and Hisuian Arcanine CHR all appear. No other Sword & Shield set concentrates Hisuian forms this tightly.
For Pikachu Master Collectors
Akari’s Pikachu CHR is an iconic modern Pikachu card. For collectors building a complete Pikachu master set across all languages, this card is required — and it comes from the JPN S10A box. The English Astral Radiance set doesn’t include the CHR rarity tier, so there’s no English equivalent.
For Pikachu collectors who want a sealed-pull origin story, 2–3 boxes is the sweet spot.
For Long-Term Holders
S10A has been out of print since 2023. The secondary-market box price tripled from a ¥4,000 floor in early 2023. Card Rush’s buy price sat around ¥9,000–10,000.
Singles vs. Box — The Math
| Approach | Est. Cost | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Buy Akari Pikachu CHR single | ~$37–40 | The exact card |
| Buy 3 boxes for the Hisui experience | ~$255 | ~9 CHRs (likely 1–2 Akari Pikachu), 3 SRs, 3–6 VSTARs, 12+ Vs, 360 total cards, realistic chance at all 6 CHR characters |
| Buy 1 box for the chase | ~$85 | 20 packs, 40 holo slots, ~3 CHRs, 1 SR-or-higher, ~41% odds on Akari Pikachu specifically |
If you only want one specific card, singles win — at the Altema prices the Akari Pikachu CHR cost less than one box. But if you want the Hisui story experience with realistic chances at multiple CHRs and the Hisuian VSTARs, 2–3 boxes is where the value lives.
For the sealed-box route, the S10A Dark Phantasma booster box, damaged-box edition, is the version listed on our store.
S10A Dark Phantasma Pull Rates and Box EV Breakdown
S10A follows the enhanced expansion pack pull structure: 20 packs per box, 6 cards per pack, with two holo slots per pack. That’s 40 holo slots per box. Pull rate estimates are derived from PokéPatch’s 114-pack opening sample (the only public English source with S10A-specific data) cross-referenced with the standard enhanced expansion pack slot structure.
Pull Rate Breakdown (Per Pack — Holo Slot)
| Rarity | Rate | Per 20-pack Box | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holo Rare (R) | 57.02% (1:2) | ~11.4 | Standard holo Pokemon |
| V (RR) | 21.93% (1:4.5) | ~4.4 | Pokemon V cards |
| VSTAR (RRR) | 10.53% (1:9.5) | ~2.1 | Hisuian VSTARs, Magnezone VSTAR, etc. |
| K (Radiant) | 5.26% (1:19) | ~1.0 | Radiant Eternatus is the only Radiant in S10A |
| V Full Art (SR) | 1.75% (1:57) | ~0.35 | 10 V Full Arts in pool |
| Trainer SR | 1.75% (1:57) | ~0.35 | Volo, Iscan, Arezu, Miss Fortune’s Sisters |
| UR / HR / CSR | 1.75% (1:57) | ~0.35 | Combined HR/UR/CSR slot |
Pull Rate Breakdown (Per Pack — Reverse Slot)
| Rarity | Rate | Per 20-pack Box | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Character Rare (CHR) | 15.79% (1:6.5) | ~3.16 | 6 CHRs in pool: Akari Pikachu, Miss Fortune Gengar, Kamado Snorlax, Rei Hisuian Arcanine, Vessa Spiritomb, Mani Parasect |
| Reverse Holo | ~84% | ~17 | Standard reverse holo |
Pull rates are derived from PokéPatch’s 114-pack opening sample (June 2022) and the standard enhanced expansion pack slot structure. Sample size is limited (~6 boxes). Actual results vary. Not officially confirmed by The Pokemon Company.
Typical Box Yield
Combining the holo slot and reverse slot rates across 20 packs, a typical Dark Phantasma box delivers:
- ~3 Character Rares — the headline pull, distributed across the 6-character CHR pool
- ~2 VSTARs — usually 1 of the Hisuian VSTAR types plus a secondary
- ~4 Pokemon V cards — the V tier is the most common holo slot pull
- ~1 Radiant Eternatus — the set’s only Radiant Pokemon
- ~1 SR/HR/UR/CSR combined — the high-rarity slot, weighted across the 22-card secret rare pool
- ~11 Holo Rares — standard set holos
Akari Pikachu CHR — The Specific Odds
The number Pikachu collectors want: with a 15.79% CHR rate per pack and 6 CHRs in the pool, the per-pack chance for any specific CHR (assuming even distribution) is approximately 2.6%, or roughly 1 in 38 packs. Across a 20-pack box, that gives you about a 41% chance of pulling Akari Pikachu specifically — meaning ~2 boxes get you to ~65% cumulative odds, and 3 boxes get you to ~80%.
Note: real-world distribution may not be perfectly even across the 6 CHRs. PokéPatch’s sample showed slight variance, but with only 18 CHRs across 114 packs (~3 per box), the sample isn’t large enough to confirm whether one CHR is meaningfully rarer than others. We treat them as roughly even.
Box EV Breakdown
Using Altema JPN prices and pull rate estimates, the expected value per box breaks down as follows:
| Component | Est. Value per Box |
|---|---|
| ~3 CHRs (weighted avg by rarity tier) | ~¥5,400 (~$36) |
| 1 SR/HR/UR/CSR combined slot | ~¥800 (~$5) |
| ~2 VSTARs (RRR) | ~¥500 (~$3) |
| ~1 Radiant Eternatus | ~¥300 (~$2) |
| ~4 V cards (RR) | ~¥400 (~$3) |
| Remaining R/U/C | ~¥200 (~$1) |
| Standard Box EV | ~¥7,600 (~$50) |
Average EV: ~¥7,600 (~$50). The CHR slot dominates EV (~70% of total) thanks to the ~3-CHR-per-box average and the high CHR price ceiling led by Akari Pikachu. The single biggest driver of variance is whether Akari Pikachu specifically appears in the box.
S10A’s EV structure is unusual among S-series boxes: instead of being driven by a single SA chase card, EV is concentrated in the CHR slot. The ~3 CHRs per box give the set one of the most consistent EV floors in Sword & Shield, though the absolute EV ceiling is lower than chase-card-heavy sets like S11 Lost Abyss. For comparison, see our S10B Pokemon GO guide — the other Enhanced Expansion Pack from 2022 with very different value mechanics.
S10A vs English Astral Radiance (AR)
The JPN-to-ENG mapping for the Hisui-era Sword & Shield sets confuses most international buyers. The English Astral Radiance set (released May 27, 2022) is a bundled super-set that combines content from three separate Japanese releases — S10P Space Juggler, S10D Time Gazer, and S10A Dark Phantasma. AR has 216 cards. S10A on its own has 99.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | S10A Dark Phantasma (JPN) | Astral Radiance (ENG) |
|---|---|---|
| Release | May 13, 2022 | May 27, 2022 |
| Source Sets | S10A only (Hisui-focused) | S10P + S10D + S10A combined |
| Main Set Cards | 71 | 189 |
| Secret Rares | 28 (6 CHR, 10 SR, 2 CSR, 7 HR, 3 UR) | 27 (no CHR tier, has Trainer Gallery instead) |
| Total Cards | 99 | 216 |
| Packs per Box | 20 | 36 |
| Cards per Pack | 6 (2 holos) | 10 |
| Total Cards per Box | 120 | 360 |
| MSRP | ¥4,400 | ~$144 |
| Language | Japanese | English |
What’s Different in the JPN Version
The biggest structural difference: the entire Character Rare (CHR) rarity tier is JPN-only. All 6 CHRs (072–077) including Akari’s Pikachu, Miss Fortune’s Sisters Gengar, and Kamado’s Snorlax simply do not exist in Astral Radiance in the same form. AR has Trainer Gallery cards (a separate concept introduced for the English release) but they use different artwork and don’t map 1:1 to the JPN CHRs.
The two CSRs (Beni’s Gallade V and Cogita’s Enamorus V) are also JPN-only treatments. AR contains the same Pokemon as Trainer Gallery cards, but the visual treatment and rarity classification differ.
Print quality is another factor. JPN Pokemon cards historically command a 15–40% premium over ENG versions of the same card, driven by superior holofoil textures, tighter centering, and the collector preference for original-language releases. For high-value CHRs specifically, no English version exists, so there’s no direct premium comparison.
The 6 Character Rares (072–077) and 2 CSRs (088–089) are Japanese-only. No English Astral Radiance equivalent exists. For Pikachu, Gengar, Snorlax master set collectors, the JPN S10A box is the sealed product that carries these CHR cards.
Which Version to Buy
- Chasing Akari Pikachu CHR specifically? → the JPN S10A box. The card doesn’t exist in English.
- Want higher pulls per dollar? → ENG Astral Radiance gives you 360 cards per box for ~$130–150 vs JPN’s 120 cards per box. More raw pulls at higher absolute box cost.
- Building a Hisui-only collection? → JPN S10A is the focused product. AR mixes S10P/S10D Sinnoh content with the Hisui cards, diluting the Hisui-themed pull pool.
- Want all Hisui form Pokemon in one box? → JPN S10A. Every major Hisuian form gets a V or VSTAR treatment in this single 71-card main set.
Most of our international buyers go JPN for one reason: they want a specific Character Rare. The JPN S10A box is the sealed product form of those cards.
Dark Phantasma Price History: 2022 to 2026
The S10A box price sat below MSRP into early 2023 and rose steadily from mid-2023.
BOX Price Journey
| Period | BOX Price (JPN) | BOX Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| May 2022 (Launch) | ¥4,400 retail → ~¥4,500 | ~$30–33 |
| Jan 2023 | ~¥4,000 | ~$27 |
| Jul 2023 | ~¥5,000 | ~$33 |
| Jan 2024 | ~¥6,500 | ~$43 |
| Jul 2024 | ~¥8,500 | ~$57 |
| Jan 2025 | ~¥10,000 | ~$67 |
| Jul 2025 | ~¥11,500 | ~$77 |
| Apr 2026 | ~¥12,500 | ~$83 |
SNKRDUNK’s lowest listings sat around ¥11,800–12,500, with Card Rush’s buy price near ¥9,000–10,000.
Akari Pikachu CHR Price History
- May 2022 (Launch): ~¥2,500–3,500
- 2023: Stable at ¥3,500–4,500
- 2024: Climbed to ¥4,500–5,500
- 2025: ¥5,000–5,800
- April 2026: ¥5,500–5,980 raw, ¥31,600 PSA 10
The card had no major crashes between launch and 2026.
How S10A Compares to Other Sword & Shield Sets
The S10A box price sat below S10B Pokemon GO (~¥14,000–21,800) and far below S11 Lost Abyss (~¥33,000–37,500). Compare the chase-card-to-box ratio:
| Set | Top Chase Card | Card Price | Box Price | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S11 Lost Abyss | Giratina V SA | ~$984 | ~$220–250 | 4.0–4.5× |
| S12 Paradigm Trigger | Lugia V SA | ~$510 | ~$110 | 4.6× |
| S10B Pokemon GO | Mewtwo V SA | ~$100 | ~$100 | 1.0× |
| S10A Dark Phantasma | Akari Pikachu CHR | ~$40 | ~$85 | 0.47× |
S10A’s 0.47× ratio is the lowest of the four sets compared — meaning the box costs roughly 2× the top chase card. That sounds unfavorable until you realize S10A’s value isn’t carried by a single chase card.
Where to Buy S10A Dark Phantasma Booster Box
S10A boxes have been out of print since 2023, so condition and seal checks matter more than they did at launch.
What to Look For
- Factory seal — S10A boxes have a white Creatures Inc. factory seal across the box opening. Resealed boxes are a real concern from unverified sellers.
- 20 packs per box — Enhanced expansion packs use a 20-pack format, not 30. A box should feel appropriately weighted (notably lighter than S11 or S12 boxes).
- Japanese branding — The box should display ダークファンタズマ with Pokemon Company Japan branding and Pokemon Legends: Arceus motifs (Hisui mountain artwork).
- Seller reputation — Purchase from sellers with a track record in Japanese Pokemon TCG. Legitimate boxes come from authorized Japanese distributors, not gray-market importers.
Store Listing
The S10A Dark Phantasma booster box, damaged-box edition, is currently listed at ¥22,412 (~$146). The S10A Dark Phantasma booster box sold out at the time of this update — sourcing requests go through Quick Order.
USD figures for store prices convert at ¥154/USD, approximate.
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Bottom Line
- Akari’s Pikachu CHR is JPN-only — the 073/071 Character Rare doesn’t exist in the English Astral Radiance set. For Pikachu master collectors, this is a required JPN purchase with no English alternative.
- Six Character Rares create a high CHR density in Sword & Shield — Akari, Miss Fortune Sisters, Kamado, Rei, Vessa, and Mani all appear as CHRs. With ~3 CHRs per box on average from a 6-character pool, a Dark Phantasma box carries character-print value.
- Out of print since 2023 — the secondary-market box price rose steadily.
Whether you open it for the Hisui story experience, chase the Akari Pikachu CHR, or keep it sealed, the set earned its place as the dedicated TCG companion to Pokemon Legends: Arceus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the pull rates for S10A Dark Phantasma?
The holo slot rates from PokéPatch’s opening sample: Holo Rare 57.02% (~11/box), V 21.93% (~4/box), VSTAR 10.53% (~2/box), Radiant 5.26% (~1/box), V Full Art SR 1.75% (~0.35/box), Trainer SR 1.75% (~0.35/box), HR/UR/CSR combined 1.75% (~0.35/box). The reverse slot has a 15.79% Character Rare rate, giving each box ~3 CHRs from the 6-card CHR pool. Pull rates are estimated from JPN opening data and not officially confirmed.
What is the most expensive card in S10A Dark Phantasma?
Akari’s Pikachu CHR (073/071) ranked first on Altema’s list for S10A Dark Phantasma. It’s a Japanese-exclusive Character Rare and does not exist in the English Astral Radiance set. Akari is the female protagonist of Pokemon Legends: Arceus.
Is the Japanese Dark Phantasma booster box worth buying in 2026?
Expected value averages below box cost, which is standard for Pokemon TCG sealed products. The value proposition lies in the 6 Character Rares (~3 CHRs per box on average), the Akari Pikachu CHR chase, and the out-of-print status. Best for collectors who value the Pokemon Legends: Arceus character cast or want a sealed-pull origin for Akari’s Pikachu.
How many packs are in a Dark Phantasma S10A booster box?
Each S10A box contains 20 packs, with 6 cards per pack — 120 total cards per box. Every pack has two holo slots, meaning each box has 40 holo slots in total. This is the enhanced expansion pack (強化拡張パック) format, which differs from standard 30-pack expansions like S11 Lost Abyss or S12 Paradigm Trigger.
What’s the difference between Japanese S10A and English Astral Radiance?
S10A Dark Phantasma is the focused JPN release with 99 total cards (71 main + 28 secret) covering only Hisui-themed content. English Astral Radiance bundles three Japanese sets (S10P Space Juggler + S10D Time Gazer + S10A Dark Phantasma) into a 216-card mega-set. The biggest difference: the entire Character Rare (CHR) tier is JPN-only. All 6 CHRs including Akari’s Pikachu, Miss Fortune’s Sisters Gengar, and Kamado’s Snorlax do not exist in the English Astral Radiance set. Japanese print quality also carries a historical 15–40% premium over English on matched cards.
Who is Akari and why is her Pikachu card so valuable?
Akari is the female protagonist of Pokemon Legends: Arceus, the 2022 Switch RPG that sold over 14 million units and reimagined the Pokemon franchise in the Hisui (ancient Sinnoh) region. Her Pikachu Character Rare is a TCG card pairing her with the franchise mascot, and it is an iconic modern Pikachu print. The card is a Character Rare and a JPN-exclusive print, with no English equivalent.
Is Dark Phantasma S10A out of print?
Yes. Production ended in 2023.
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