How to Identify a Japanese Pokémon Sticker

Start with

the back of the sticker

Then check

maker, product name, number and artwork

Also compare

finish and surviving packaging

If uncertain

leave the identity unresolved and submit photographs

Step 1: read the back

• Maker and product text: record any printed name exactly. Copyright text alone does not identify a maker, set or release date.
• Pokémon information or move stats: compare the whole back with photographed Amada and Ensky checklist examples, not just one symbol.
• Square markers: compare them with the Ensky AR checklists. A square pattern alone is not proof of the product line.
• Plain backing paper: keep it with the seal and compare both sides with the Deco Chara archive if the packaging suggests a bread seal.

Step 2: read the number

Record the printed number and any letter prefix exactly, including leading zeroes. Do not assume every Amada or Ensky line shares one continuous sequence. Compare the number within the matching product checklist, together with the artwork and back.

Step 3: check the finish

Compare foil patterns, texture and any change in the picture when tilted. These are useful clues, but shape or shine alone does not establish the maker, variant or print run. Take an angled photograph as well as a straight-on view when the finish matters.

Step 4: match it on the checklist

Choose a likely checklist from the printed maker or product name, then compare the number, picture, back and finish with clear photographs. If the evidence conflicts or a slot is unverified, do not rename or renumber it to force a match. Submit both sides for review.

Hidden Temple Codex. Published 2 October 2026. Updated 3 October 2026. Checklist labels are comparison aids; unverified identities still need evidence.