Journey Together Master Set Checklist & Promo Guide

Written By Adam Mills

What Is a True Journey Together Master Set?

When collectors talk about a “master set,” they often mean different things. For some, it’s simply one copy of every numbered card in the set. For others, a master set includes reverse holos, promos, pre-release cards, and special stamped variants tied directly to the expansion.

For this guide, we are defining my Journey Together English Master Set as:

  • All standard set cards

  • All reverse holo versions where applicable

  • All officially released Journey Together–related promos and stamped cards

  • All pre-release and staff variants

  • Excludes PLAY stamped league promos

  • Excludes unrelated blister promos from other sets

This strikes a balance between completeness and sanity, while still respecting how The Pokémon Company actually distributed Journey Together–branded cards.

So, Where Am I at in Completing This?

As of December 18, 2025, I’m sitting at 42.65% complete on my Journey Together master set, with roughly $500 USD worth of cards left to purchase, trade, or pull. Most of what remains consists of higher-end promos, staff pre-release cards, and a small number of stamped variants, so progress from here will be slower and more intentional. I’m sticking to a monthly Pokémon budget and fully expect this to be a long-term project rather than a quick finish. Ideally, I’d love to have the set completed by March, though life may get in the way.

You can check my current progress here: Journey Together Set List

I’m also choosing to include the Japanese-exclusive promo Iono’s Wattrel (232/SV-P) in this collection. While not required for an English master set, it’s a beautiful card that was released alongside the Japanese equivalent set, Battle Partners, and it feels like a fitting addition to this journey.

Iono's Wattrel - 232/SV-P - SV-P Promotional Cards (SV-P)

Journey Together Promo & Variant Checklist

Below is a verified and community-confirmed list of Journey Together promos and special variants tied directly to this set.

This list was compiled with help from collectors across Reddit and the wider community, specifically u/LancesCharizard, and including u/KreegsMcSteves, u/Silent-Researcher-24, among others who actively completed or are completing this master set.

Thank you all for compiling this and allowing me to publish this list here

Retail & Store Exclusives

  • Hop’s Snorlax – GameStop Cosmos Holo

  • Hop’s Snorlax – EB Games Cosmos Holo

  • Hop’s Snorlax – Southeast Asia Journey Together Stamp (Cosmos Holo)

  • Hop’s Dubwool – Best Buy Exclusive Cosmos Holo (JT Stamped)

Box Collection Promos

Hop’s Zacian ex Box

  • Hop’s Zacian ex

  • Hop’s Wooloo – Cosmos Holo

  • Hop’s Dubwool – Cosmos Holo

Iono Premium Collection

  • Iono’s Bellibolt ex

  • Iono’s Tadbulb – Cosmos Holo

Lillie’s Tournament Collection

  • Lillie’s Clefairy ex

  • Lillie’s Pearl – Cosmos Holo

Salamence ex & Reshiram ex Premium Collection

  • Salamence ex – Journey Together Stamped

  • Reshiram ex – Journey Together Stamped

  • Jumbo Salamence ex (optional, depending on collection style)

Mimikyu ex & Alcremie ex Premium Collection

  • Mimikyu ex – Journey Together Stamped

  • Alcremie ex – Journey Together Stamped

Elite Trainer Box Promos

  • N’s Zorua – Standard ETB

  • N’s Zorua – Pokémon Center ETB Exclusive

Pre-Release Promos

  • Lillie’s Ribombee – Pre-Release

  • Lillie’s Ribombee – Pre-Release Staff

  • N’s Darmanitan – Pre-Release

  • N’s Darmanitan – Pre-Release Staff

  • Iono’s Kilowattrel – Pre-Release

  • Iono’s Kilowattrel – Pre-Release Staff

  • Hop’s Snorlax – Pre-Release

  • Hop’s Snorlax – Pre-Release Staff

Pre-Release Deck Exclusives (Non-Holo)

These are frequently missed and absolutely count toward a Journey Together master set.

  • Iono’s Kilowattrel – Non-Holo (Pre-Release Deck)

  • Noivern – Non-Holo (Pre-Release Deck)

Blister Pack Promos

3-Pack Blisters

  • Yanmega – Cosmos Holo

  • Scrafty – Cosmos Holo

Single Pack + Coin Blisters

  • Yanma

  • Scraggy

Mega Evolution Checklane Blisters (Cosmos Holos)

These are Journey Together cards distributed in Mega Evolution–branded blisters and are commonly overlooked.

  • Lycanroc – Cosmos Holo

  • Wailord – Cosmos Holo

  • Meowscarada – Cosmos Holo

  • Tyranitar – Cosmos Holo

Enhanced Booster Box Promo

  • N’s Reshiram – Journey Together Stamped

Seasonal & Miscellaneous

  • Articuno – Journey Together Stamp (Holiday Calendar 2025)

Cards Commonly Asked About (But Excluded)

  • PLAY stamped league promos

  • Prize Pack Series cards (optional “Grandmaster” tier)

  • Blister promos originating from other sets such as Stellar Crown

Some collectors choose to include Prize Pack Series 7 cards or even Japanese promos for personal satisfaction. Those are valid choices, but they move the collection into Grandmaster Set territory rather than a standard English master set.

Community Credit

This guide exists thanks to the collaborative effort of the Pokémon collecting community. Special thanks to:

  • u/LancesCharizard

  • u/KreegsMcSteves

  • u/Silent-Researcher-24

  • Additional contributors from the Journey Together collector threads

If you spot a confirmed omission tied directly to Journey Together, feel free to reach out and help improve this checklist.

What’s Next

Coming soon:

  • Printable PDF checklist

  • Expansion-specific master set guides

  • Ideally, all the other expansions!

Adam Mills
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