Mark your calendars: on April 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM (China Standard Time), the Pokémon Trading Card Game officially launches Pokémon Gem Pack Vol. 5.
Themed around bold voyages and the boundless open sea, Gem Vol. 5 draws heavy inspiration from Pokémon Horizons: The Series, weaving its adventurous spirit directly into the card artwork.
About Gem Pack Vol 5
| Series | Scarlet & Violet |
| Language | Simplified Chinese |
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| Release Date & Region |
April 24, 2026 | Mainland China
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| Cards made in | Japan |
Special Art Illustration Card for Gem Pack Vol 5
The standout feature of Gem Pack Vol. 5 is its deep integration with Pokémon Horizons: The Series. The official Pokémon China site encourages fans to watch Pokémon Horizons alongside collecting, as many of the card moments echo specific episodes and character relationships explored in the show.
All four members of the Rising Volt Tacklers — Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede — appear alongside their partner Pokémon in full-art illustration holos, each capturing a warm, story-driven moment: Sprigatito with Liko, Fuecoco with Roy, and Quaxly with Dot sharing meals together.
A special highlight is Captain Pikachu's brand-new art illustration holo, depicting him and Friede standing aboard the Brave Olivine and gazing toward the horizon, as if a grand new adventure is just beginning.
Gem Pack Vol 5 Card Rarity
Beyond the main character spotlight cards, Gem Pack Vol. 5 features a diverse lineup of holo cards, with every Pokémon in the set available in multiple variants — including an elemental type pattern holo, a Master Ball pattern holo, and a gold foil stamp holo bearing the Gem Pack logo.
Final Thoughts
Gem Pack Vol. 5 is shaping up to be one of the most narrative-rich releases in the Gem Pack lineup to date. The marriage of high-quality holofoil craftsmanship with emotionally resonant artwork from Pokémon Horizons gives collectors something genuinely special.
Whether you're chasing the gold foil stamp variants, hunting for the Captain Pikachu illustration, or simply looking to celebrate your favorite Horizons characters, Vol. 5 has something worth sailing toward. April 24 can't come soon enough.
