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Everything You Need to Know: Gem Pack Vol 4

Giddy-up fellow trainers and anyone who might be here by accident. The dapper Ponyta is galloping in the Year of the Horse as the official Gem Pack Vol 4 mascot. In a bizarre twist of fate, the stars have aligned, and would you believe that the Chinese year 2026 is also the year of the horse – and a fire horse no less!

It’s almost like this was all carefully planned out. We’re so glad people smarter than us are in charge of these things. If there was ever a time to get lucky chasing cards it’s right now with this pack.

But enough with the chit chat.

The Simplified Chinese Pokémon Gem Pack Vol 4 will release in Mainland China on 6 February 2026.

Release details

Name: “Gem Pack Vol 4” | 宝石包VOL 4 | CBB4C
Release date of set: 6 February 2026
Location: Mainland China
Language of cards: Simplified Chinese
Booster Box contents:

4x cards per pack
18x packs per box

Gem Pack Vol 4 Booster Pack Design

Unlike earlier Simplified Chinese sets, Gem Pack series only releases one type of booster box (4 cards per pack). No slim or jumbo boxes are available.

Siimplified Chinese Pokemon Gem Pack 4 Pack Art

Gem Pack Vol 4 Rarity System

The unique rarity system continues in Gem Pack Vol. 4, exclusive to this series:

Common ●
Uncommon ◆
Rare ★
Double Rare ★★
Triple Rare ★★★

Each pack contains 3× ● or ◆ cards, plus 1 guaranteed ★, ★★, or ★★★ card. Translation: you’re always going to get something worth showing off from this set. 😉

Collector’s Tip: In previous Gem Series boxes, you were guaranteed one “3-star” rarity per box.

Gem Pack Vol 4 Revealed Cards

All previous Gem Pack Vol sets had a total of 4-5 exclusive cards for each set. For this set, there is only ONE exclusive card.

Ponyta illustrated by MINAMINAMI Take

Collector’s Tip: This will be the first Ponyta illustration rare.

MINAMINAMI Take is the official illustrator of the Ponyta. You may recognise the style from their previous illustrations such as the Charmander and Detective Pikachu cards. This is very exciting as MINAMINAMI Take’s subject art is expressive and character focused with clean, detailed execution. One element that shines through (LOL) is the thoughtful use of light, atmosphere, and adaptability across different Pokémon subjects (in particular the Charmander artwork). This makes the cards feel playful, polished, and unique.

All 28 illustrations have finally been revealed. This will be the largest showcase of Pokémon in the Gem Pack series up to date. Majority of the cards come from Twilight Masquerade and Temporal Forces, with three outliers. The Ponyta (not the AR) is from Destined Rivals, the Paldean Wooper (not AR) is from Journey Together and the Paldean Wooper AR is from Phantasmal Flames (this is the first card from the MEGA era in a Simplified Chinese set).