Japanese Fan Club Volume 3 Dark Persian Magazine: Buying Guide
Last updated September 10, 2026 · POGPACKS Editorial Team
The Japanese Pokemon Card Fan Club (ポケモンカードファンクラブ) Vol. 3 is an authentic sealed vintage collector's magazine featuring a special issue covering the Team Rocket (ロケット団) 4th expansion series, complete with a sealed bonus "Dark Persian" (わるいペルシアン) promo card featuring artwork exclusive to this magazine. This guide explains what the Japanese Fan Club Volume 3 Dark Persian Magazine actually is, who it suits, how it compares with the closest modern-era alternatives in the POGPACKS catalog, and what to expect on price, authenticity and shipping.
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Japanese Fan Club Volume 3 Dark Persian Magazine — $399 USD · IN STOCK — READY TO SHIP
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Confirmed details
- •Authentic Pokemon TCG collector's item
- •Official Pokemon Card Magazine - "Pokemon Card Fan Club" (ポケモンカードファンクラブ)
- •Vol. 3
- •Team Rocket (ロケット団) special feature issue
- •Includes exclusive "Dark Persian" promo card (artwork unique to this magazine)
- •Factory sealed vintage collectible
- •Ships securely from POGPACKS
The contents above are taken from the product itself as listed and photographed in our catalog. Anything below this point is POGPACKS buying guidance, not a manufacturer claim.
Who it's for
- •Collectors and players who want current sealed product with a known contents list
- •Buyers deciding between opening for cards and keeping the item sealed on a shelf
- •Collectors who specifically collect Japanese-language sealed product
Who should skip it
- •If you collect only early-era sealed product, this is a modern item and will not fill that gap.
- •Cards inside are Japanese-language and are not legal in English-language tournament play.
Collecting sealed versus opening it
Modern sealed product is bought both to open and to keep. If you want cards to play with or trade, open it. If you want the item itself on a shelf, keep it sealed — the packaging is part of what you are buying.
Price and value
POGPACKS lists this at $399 USD. There is a single configuration, so the price you see is the price for the item exactly as photographed. Modern sealed product is priced on contents and availability. We do not publish pull odds or resale estimates.
Closest alternatives in our catalog
| Alternative | How it differs |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Center Tohoku Special Box | $150 USD less at $249 USD. |
| Japanese 2025 McDonald's Promo Booster | $330 USD less at $69 USD. |
| Japanese Battle Field Towel with Slowpoke Promo Card | $600 USD more at $999 USD. |
Authenticity, checkout and shipping
- Guaranteed shipping — your paid order is guaranteed to ship, tracked worldwide from Virginia, USA.
- 100% authentic factory-sealed product, hand-checked and packed by collectors.
Payment is taken on secure Shopify-hosted checkout — we never handle your card details. Read our shipping and import policy, refund policy, heavy pack policy or contact us.
FAQs
- What exactly do I get with the Japanese Fan Club Volume 3 Dark Persian Magazine?
- Authentic Pokemon TCG collector's item; Official Pokemon Card Magazine - "Pokemon Card Fan Club" (ポケモンカードファンクラブ); Vol. 3; Team Rocket (ロケット団) special feature issue; Includes exclusive "Dark Persian" promo card (artwork unique to this magazine); Factory sealed vintage collectible; Ships securely from POGPACKS
- How much is it and is it in stock?
- POGPACKS lists it at $399 USD and it is IN STOCK — READY TO SHIP. Your paid order is guaranteed to ship, tracked worldwide from Virginia, USA.
- Is it authentic?
- Yes. POGPACKS sells factory-sealed product only, hand-checked and packed by collectors before it ships. Payment is taken on secure Shopify-hosted checkout.
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