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 April 12, 2026, my Journey Together master set sits at 99.04% complete, with just a single card standing between me and completion: the elusive N's Zoroark ex Master Ball League Promo (#098/159). Unlike most modern promotional cards, this Southeast Asia-exclusive prize card was awarded only to Top 4 finishers in Pokémon Asia Championship Series Master Ball League events, making it extraordinarily scarce. Based on available tournament information, the total population may be as low as a few dozen copies worldwide, placing it among the rarest modern-era Pokémon cards ever distributed. Its rarity is further amplified by the exclusive Master Ball League stamp, which distinguishes it from the standard release version. Valuing a card like this becomes difficult because traditional market forces break down when so few copies exist. Unlike typical cards that can be priced through recent sales data, this card's value is largely determined by the willingness of one collector to sell and another to buy. While pristine graded examples could command anywhere from hundreds to several thousand dollars, the true challenge may not be affording the card, but simply finding one available for purchase at all. For now, it remains the final missing piece of my Journey Together collection and the ultimate long-term chase card. I’ve decided that 99.04% is good enough for me.

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 Mega Evolution

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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