Pokemon Center Japan has confirmed a nine-binder series built around a single, ambitious idea: give every one of the 1,025 numbered Pokemon its own dedicated card slot, organized generation by generation.
The binders begin releasing October 16, 2026, covering everything from Kanto's original 151 through the newest Paldea additions, each with its own distinct look and its own chunk of the national Pokedex.
This is the kind of release that turns a casual card collection into a genuine long-term project, since it gives collectors a visual, numbered checklist for a goal that used to only exist informally.
Here's exactly what Pokemon Center announced, how the nine-binder system is organized, and what it means for collectors outside Japan who want to start the same project now rather than wait on an import.
The series covers nine generation-themed binders, each priced at 2,420 yen, with individual regional refill packs available separately at 700 yen. Every binder ships with 10 double-sided card pages, and that generation's Pokedex numbers are printed directly on both sides of each page.
The regions covered are Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh and Hisui together, Unova, Kalos, Alola (including Meltan and Melmetal), Galar, and Paldea, splitting the full national Pokedex across nine distinct products instead of one oversized binder.
Rather than a single binder trying to fit over a thousand slots, each generation gets its own dedicated numbered range, so a Kanto binder only holds Pokedex numbers 001 through 151 and nothing else.
That structure means a collector can start with just one generation, finish numbering it out, and add the next binder only when they're ready, rather than committing to the full nine-binder set on day one.
Each binder uses a glittery finish and a consistent visual theme built around that generation's mascots: starter Pokemon silhouettes appear on the front cover, their evolutions on the back, and that generation's signature Legendary Pokemon runs along the spine.
It's a small detail, but it means a shelf of all nine binders reads as a complete generational timeline at a glance, not just nine identically-branded products.
As of this announcement, there's no confirmed North American or Canadian release for this specific binder series, and Pokemon Center's regional product splits have historically stayed exclusive to Japan for extended periods, if they cross over at all.
That leaves import as the realistic path for collectors outside Japan who want the official version, which means factoring in shipping cost and time on top of the 2,420 yen sticker price before committing to all nine.
Collectors who don't want to wait on an import can start an equivalent Pokedex project right now using a standard 9-pocket binder, slotting cards in numerical order the same way the official series does.
The EVORETRO 9-Pocket Zip-Up Binder holds 360 cards behind a zippered closure, which comfortably covers a full generation like Kanto or Johto with room to grow as new numbers get added.
Because each Pokedex number needs exactly one slot, the real planning question isn't how many cards you own, it's how many of the 1,025 numbers you can realistically source in the format you want (base set, alternate art, or otherwise).
Starting with a single generation and a compact binder keeps the project achievable, rather than buying storage for a thousand-plus slots before a single card is actually in hand.
The official Pokemon Center binders win on design and official Pokedex branding, but they cost more once shipping is factored in and lock you into a fixed nine-binder structure you can't easily resize.
A standard 9-pocket or toploader binder costs less, is available immediately, and lets you organize by generation, type, or any system you prefer, at the tradeoff of not carrying the official Pokemon Center branding.
They begin releasing October 16, 2026, through Pokemon Center Japan.
Each binder is 2,420 yen, with regional refill packs sold separately at 700 yen.
No, as of this announcement the series is confirmed for Japan only.
10 double-sided pages per binder, numbered for that generation's specific Pokedex range.
Yes, a standard 9-pocket or toploader binder works for organizing cards by Pokedex number today.
You don't need an import order to start numbering your collection by generation. Grab an EVORETRO binder from our full binder and page collection and start with Kanto.
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