A practical Simplified Chinese set-name and card-layout reference for Canadian collectors.
Written 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.
Near Mint English Pokémon TCG Hydreigon ex 169/086 Special Illustration Rare holo card from Scarlet & Violet—White Flare.
Near Mint English Pokémon TCG Hydreigon ex 169/086 Special Illustration Rare holo card from Scarlet & Violet—White Flare.Eevee 0115/15 NM Raw
Eevee 0115/15 NM RawNear Mint! Mega Diancie Ex - ASC 282/217
Near Mint! Mega Diancie Ex - ASC 282/217| Simplified Chinese | Pinyin | English meaning | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 宝可梦 | Bǎokěmèng | Pokémon | Names and branding |
| 训练家 | Xùnliànjiā | Trainer | Trainer cards |
| 能量 | Néngliàng | Energy | Energy cards and attack costs |
| 基础 | Jīchǔ | Basic | Evolution stage |
| 一阶 | Yī jiē | Stage 1 | Evolution stage |
| 二阶 | Èr jiē | Stage 2 | Evolution stage |
| 招式 | Zhāoshì | Attack / move | Attack text |
| 特性 | Tèxìng | Ability | Ability text |
| 弱点 | Ruòdiǎn | Weakness | Bottom of card |
| 抵抗力 | Dǐkànglì | Resistance | Bottom of card |
| 撤退 | Chètuì | 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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