A practical Simplified Chinese set-name and card-layout reference for Canadian collectors.
By The Canova Team · Published July 19, 2026 · Updated July 24, 2026
Start with the artwork, then confirm the card number and set code printed along the lower edge. These original inventory photos show the type of details to compare; open a listing for the full-size image. The photographed cards are reference examples, not a promise that every Chinese printing uses identical marks.
Leafeon 0715/15 NM Raw
Leafeon 0715/15 NM Raw
Near Mint! Mega Lucario Ex - MEG 179/132
Near Mint! Mega Lucario Ex - MEG 179/132
Ceruledge 1507/07 NM Raw
Ceruledge 1507/07 NM Raw
| Simplified Chinese | Pinyin | English meaning | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 宝可梦 | Bǎo kě mèng | Pokémon | Names and branding |
| 训练家 | Xùn liàn jiā | Trainer | Trainer cards |
| 能量 | Néng liàng | Energy | Energy cards and attack costs |
| 基础 | Jī chǔ | Basic | Evolution stage |
| 一阶 | Yī jiē | Stage 1 | Evolution stage |
| 二阶 | Èr jiē | Stage 2 | Evolution stage |
| 招式 | Zhāo shì | Attack / move | Attack text |
| 特性 | Tè xìng | Ability | Ability text |
| 弱点 | Ruò diǎn | Weakness | Bottom of card |
| 抵抗力 | Dǐ kàng lì | Resistance | Bottom of card |
| 撤退 | Chè tuì | Retreat | Bottom of card |
Simplified Chinese cards target Mainland China, while Traditional Chinese cards serve markets including Taiwan and Hong Kong. Both are official licensed Pokémon TCG products, but their printed characters, product codes and some security or collector features differ. Do not identify a card by language alone—also check its set code, card number, rarity and printed marks.
Names and terminology can vary between releases. For buying or grading, compare the exact card number and artwork rather than relying only on a translated name. A marketplace title can contain a translation mistake; the printed number is usually the safer key for checking a card list.
When an exact identification matters, photograph the front and back in even light, without filters, and keep the number readable. Avoid relying on colour alone because cameras, screens and print runs can shift how a card looks.
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