The Latest Simplified & Traditional Chinese Pokemon Products Blade Awakened

China Pokémon Spotlight: Blade Awakening/Awakend (CSV7C) and the Upcoming Nihil Zero (M3F)

Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a competitive player, or simply love cracking packs with friends, 2025–2026 has delivered some huge Pokémon TCG moments, especially in Chinese-language markets. From the fresh Simplified Chinese launch of Blade Awakening (CSV7C) to the buzz surrounding the Traditional Chinese Nihil Zero (M3F)release, this blog dives into what these sets mean for the Chinese-speaking collector community, and why they’re getting so much hype.

Blade Awakening/Awakend (CSV7C), China’s Latest Simplified Chinese Set

Released on January 16, 2026, Blade Awakening/Awakend known in Chinese as 利刃猛醒 and coded CSV7C, is the first big Simplified Chinese set of the year. It’s part of the larger Scarlet & Violet TCG era, pulling cards from multiple recent expansions and adding some exclusives of its own. You may recognise the chase card Greninja from Scarlet & Violet's Crimson Haze.

What Makes Blade Awakening/Awakend Stand Out

Tera Greninja EX Leads the Set: This set features fan-favourite Pokémon with dynamic art and the Terastallization theme from the SV video games, a perfect blend of nostalgia and strategy. 

Exclusive Artwork & Trainers: One of the main talking points is an exclusive Ciphermaniac’s CodebreakingSpecial Art Rare, a card unique to this release that hasn’t appeared elsewhere. 

Collector Variety: With over 259 cards total, including Secret Rares, Ultra Rares, Special Art Rares, and more, this set offers plenty of chase cards for collectors in China who love expanded diversity.

Coin Set & Special Packs: In addition to booster packs (available in both slim and jumbo formats), Blade Awakening has unique coin collector packs, with chance-based foils and rare coin variations, something that always gets extras pulled at release. 

Community Reaction

Players and collectors on Chinese-language social feeds and forums have been sharing scans, talking about pull odds, and comparing how Blade Awakening packs feel compared to Japanese and English releases — giving this release extra life beyond just the cards. That kind of buzz doesn’t just create sales — it strengthens the collector culture around the Chinese TCG market.

Looking Ahead: Traditional Chinese Nihil Zero (M3F)

While Blade Awakening just hit shelves, all eyes are already turning to Nihil Zero, an upcoming expansion that’s generating serious excitement in Asian Pokémon communities.

This set is part of the Japanese M3 Mega Expansion series, set to debut first in Japan on January 23, 2026 and then in Chinese-language markets (like Taiwan and Hong Kong) shortly after, around February 6, 2026 in Traditional Chinese(often referred to by collectors as M3F). 

Nihil Zero has become a talking point for several reasons:

Mega Zygarde ex Takes Centre Stage: The flagship Pokémon of the set is Mega Zygarde ex, a card that collectors and players have been clamouring to see in action. It’s designed around powerful attacks and a signature theme tied to the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game. 

New Meta-Driving Cards: Alongside Zygarde, cards like Meowth ex, Mega Starmie ex, and a suite of Trainer and Special Energy cards are shaping up to impact competitive play, something that drives collector interest even before the set drops. 

First Major 2026 Japanese Core Expansion: Nihil Zero is the first big Japanese release of the year, and its Traditional Chinese version (M3F) will be the first localized release collectors in Greater China will see. That’s huge for fans who follow card availability and timing across languages. 

Collecting & Competitive Blend

Nihil Zero isn’t just about sealed boosters, it’s becoming a talking point for both collectors and players. With Mega Evolutions, strategic Trainer cards, and ties to game lore, many in the community are treating this as a set with collector appeal and gameplay sticking power.

What These Releases Tell Us

So what’s actually interesting here, beyond the cards themselves?

Chinese TCG isn’t just catching up, it’s reshaping how fans in China collect and play. Regional exclusives and artwork variations give the Simplified and Traditional Chinese markets their own identity. 

Collectors are more global than ever. Seeing Japanese sets like Nihil Zero anticipate Traditional Chinese localization shows just how interconnected the community has become. 

There’s value in diversity. Whether it’s coin sets from Blade Awakening or Mega Evolution cards from Nihil Zero, clubs, shops, and online booths are seeing excitement from both old collectors and newbies alike.

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