Buying Chinese Pokémon cards wholesale in the USA
Simplified Chinese Pokémon is printed for mainland China and isn’t carried by US distributors, so US shops that want it buy from an importer. Cardroad supplies it by the sealed case to card shops, live sellers, online retailers and collectors across the United States, shipped from China by DHL. This guide explains how that works from start to finish.
Why US shops stock it
Chinese product gives you sealed Pokémon that the shop down the road and every other stream don’t have. Formats like Gem Packs exist only in Chinese, and sets such as China’s 151 carry cards printed in no other language, like Oswaldo KATO’s four Pikachu art rares. See Chinese-exclusive Pokémon cards for the chase cards and what they sell for.
Be clear with your customers that Chinese cards are not tournament-legal in English-language play. It is a collector and opening product, which is exactly why it does well on Whatnot, TikTok Shop and eBay Live.
What you can order
- Jumbo and slim booster boxes for the CSV Scarlet & Violet sets and China’s 151, by the sealed case. See the CSV sets and Chinese 151.
- Gem Pack boxes, the all-holo format sold only in China. See Gem Pack Vol.2 to Vol.6.
- Gift boxes, coin sets and figures for the shelf.
- Chinese Riftbound and One Piece, which can share an order with Pokémon. See Chinese Riftbound.
Not sure which format suits you? Jumbo vs slim booster boxes compares them for shops and live sellers.
How ordering works
- Apply for access. It takes about two minutes, and approval usually takes one working day. Businesses and individual collectors can both apply.
- Pick from today’s list. Approved accounts see prices per case, per box and per pack on every line, updated with the supplier list each day. The minimum order is £2,000 of product, mixed across any lines and brands.
- We confirm, then you pay. We check availability with the supplier the same day and confirm your final total. You only pay once it’s confirmed, so you never pay for stock we can’t get.
- Your cases ship. Cases leave China by DHL and typically reach a US address 3–5 days after dispatch, with tracking in your account.
Paying from the US
Prices are in pounds sterling. You can pay by international bank transfer or through Wise, which lets you pay from a US bank account in dollars. Your account shows our bank details and the reference to use for each confirmed order.
What to have ready
- A US delivery address where someone can accept a DHL delivery during the day.
- A phone number DHL can reach you on about the delivery.
- Your business name, if you’re buying as a business. Collectors don’t need any business details.
When your cases arrive
Film the sealed case being opened, without edits. If a case arrives damaged or doesn’t arrive, tell us within 48 hours of delivery with that video and we’ll replace it or refund you.
Questions before your first order?
Every shop’s situation is a little different, so we’d rather talk it through with you directly. If you have any questions about ordering, delivery or receiving stock in the US, email us and we’ll explain everything.
Ready to look at the list? See today’s list or apply for access.