Booster box formats explained
Simplified Chinese Pokémon TCG comes in more pack and case formats than English sets. The number of cards in one pack decides the format: 5 cards = Slim, 20 cards = Jumbo, anything else is a Special Format. XL Case and Twin Case describe the case, not the pack.
| Format | Chinese | What decides it |
|---|---|---|
| Slim Booster Box | 瘦盒 | 5 cards per pack |
| Jumbo Booster Box | 肥盒 | 20 cards per pack |
| Special Format | 特殊规格 | Not 5 or 20 cards per pack |
| XL Case | — | About the case, not the pack |
| Twin Case | 对箱 | Two versions sold together |
Slim Booster Box (瘦盒)
5 cards per pack
- The standard small pack. Each Simplified Chinese booster pack holds 5 cards, usually with 1 holo.
- A slim box holds 15–30 packs depending on the set; the product name always says how many.
- Most sets come in both a slim and a fat version.
Jumbo Booster Box (肥盒)
20 cards per pack
- The standard big pack (sometimes called a “jumbo pack” by other sellers). Each pack holds 20 cards, usually with 6 holos (7 for Collection 151).
- A fat box holds 6 packs.
- Same set, same cards as the slim version, in fewer, bigger packs.
Special Format (特殊规格)
Not 5 or 20 cards per pack
- Anything that is not the standard 5-card or 20-card pack. Examples:
- Gem Packs (宝石包): 4 cards per pack, all holo.
- 30th Celebration: 6 cards per pack, all holo.
- Enhancement packs (强化包, the “.5” sets): 6 cards per pack with 2 holos.
- Terastal Gathering (CSV9.5C): 10 cards per pack.
- Older Sword & Shield and Sun & Moon big packs: 25 cards per pack.
XL Case
About the case, not the pack
- A double-size case: it holds twice as many boxes as the standard case of the same product (for example 40 boxes instead of 20).
- The packs inside are exactly the same as in the standard case; only the case size changes.
Twin Case (对箱)
Two versions sold together
- Some sets are released in two versions (for example Vivid Portrayals 黎 Obsidian and 靛 Indigo). Suppliers often only sell them together as a twin case (对箱).
- A twin case listing contains both versions; the description lists what is in each.
- Three-version sets (e.g. Storming Emergence 赫 / 苍 / 泽) are sold as a Mixed Case.
Cards per pack vs units per case
- Cards per pack: how many cards are in one booster pack. It is shown on every booster product and decides Slim / Jumbo / Special Format.
- Units per case: how many boxes or gift sets come in one wholesale case. All prices on Crazy TCG are per case.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a slim and a fat booster box?
A slim box contains 5-card packs and a fat box contains 20-card packs (6 per box). The cards come from the same set; only the pack size and pack count differ.
What does Special Format mean?
Any pack that is not the standard 5 or 20 cards, such as Gem Packs (4 cards), 30th Celebration (6 cards), enhancement packs (6 cards), Terastal Gathering (10 cards) or older 25-card packs.
What is an XL Case?
A double-size case holding twice as many boxes as the standard case. The boxes and packs inside are the same.
What is a Twin Case (对箱)?
A case that contains both versions of a two-version set, sold together. Three-version sets are sold as a Mixed Case.
What is the difference between cards per pack and units per case?
Cards per pack is how many cards are in one booster pack. Units per case is how many boxes (or gift sets) come in one wholesale case. Prices on Crazy TCG are per case.