Pokémon Gem Pack Vol. 4: All information about this new release featuring Ponyta and exclusive illustrator cards.
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Gem Pack Vol. 4: Everything about this new Pokémon release.

The new Pokémon TCG Series from China: Gem Pack Vol. 4 is about to release on the 6th of february 2026. Gem Pack Volume 4 features amazing illustrator cards that are exclusive to China. The set features the Pokémon Ponyta.


Gem Pack Volume 4 is the fourth Chinese set of the Gem Pack series. The set brings new China Exclusive cards to the Pokémon TCG.

What are Gem Packs?

Gem Packs are a Simplified Chinese exclusive kind of Pokémon TCG boosterpack. A Gempack contains 4 holographic cards and can contain very exclusive illustration cards. Due to exclusiveness the cards are considered very valuable.

What new illustrator cards do we get in Gem Pack Volume 4?

The new Gem Pack Volume 3 features new illustrator cards for: Meowth, Gengar, Ceruledge, Chandelure and Cubone. 

Gem Pack volume 4 Booster Box featuring holographic Ponyta and Rapidash cards in vibrant landscape.
The Set also features amazing existing illustration cards like Eevee:
Gem Pack volume 4 Booster Box featuring holographic cards from Kanto region and Year of the Fire.

Important details of Gem Pack Volume 4

  • Release date: february 6th 2026
  • Card Count: 80+
  • Illustration Rares (IR): 10 Including Ponyta & Eevee.

Gem Pack Volume 4 Product Line-up

The Chinese Pokémon TCG Gem Pack Volume 3 set is a regular set and this includes the following products:

Boosterpack
Gem Pack Volume 4 boosterpacks now feature only 4 cards instead of 10 from the English sets. 

Boosterbox
Gem Pack Volume 4 Boosterbox contains 18 Chinese boosterpacks of the Gem Pack Volume 4 set. 

Check out the other Gem Pack Volumes in our Gem Pack Collection.

Right now there are a total of 4 volumes of the gem pack series. Volume 1 features the Pokémon Horizon series and contains a special Captain Pikachu illustration card. Gem Pack volume 2 focuses on eeveelutions and contains 4 exclusive cards. Gem pack 3 features gengar and also features 4 exclusive cards. Click the image to go to the specific product, or click here to go to the collection.

Gem Pack Vol. 4 FAQ

This section shows frequently asked questions about the Gem Pack Vol. 4

What is Gem Pack Vol. 4, and when was it released?

Released on February 6, 2026, Gem Pack Vol.4 (set code CBB4C) is an exclusive Pokémon TCG subset expansion from the Scarlet & Violet era produced specifically for the Simplified Chinese market in Mainland China.

What makes the booster pack configuration in Gem Pack Vol. 4 unique?

Unlike standard expansions, every card in Gem Pack Vol.4 is printed with a foil/holographic finish. Sealed booster boxes contain 18 packs, with each pack holding 4 holographic cards (typically 3 Common/Uncommon holos plus 1 guaranteed Rare, Double Rare, or Triple Rare hit).

What is the central theme and headline chase card of this expansion?

Designed to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse, the set's primary mascot and top chase card is an exclusive Ponyta Illustration Rare. The 196-card set also features special artwork variants for popular Pokémon like Eevee, Litten, and Infernape

How can collectors verify the authenticity of cards pulled from Gem Pack Vol. 4?

Authentic Simplified Chinese cards pulled from Gem Pack Vol. 4 feature a tiny, textured Pokémon logo stamp in the bottom left corner of the card frame (located directly below the set code and rarity symbol).

Will the cards from Gem Pack Vol. 4 be released in English?


No. Gem Pack Vol.4 is a regional subset tailored specifically for China. While individual artwork prints (such as specific Illustration Rares) may occasionally cross over into global sets, the Gem Pack product line itself remains exclusive to the Simplified Chinese TCG format.

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