CP5 PSA 10 Guide
Set History & Release Context
Mythical & Legendary Dream Shine Collection (コンセプトパック 幻・伝説ドリームキラコレクション, cp5) released July 16, 2016 as a Japan-only Concept Pack subset within the XY BREAK era. It bridges the gap between the standard XY expansions and the upcoming 20th Anniversary celebration.
The 38-card subset compiles full-art reprints of mythical and legendary Pokemon, packaged outside the regular booster format. Its release was timed alongside the Pokemon film and merchandise tie-ins for Volcanion, with Magearna serving as the headliner of the Generation VII preview reveal (Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09).
CP5 PSA 10 Cards
2 cards
Top Chase Cards Explained
Cp5 is fundamentally a chase-only product: the headline pulls are full-art reprints of Mew, Celebi, Volcanion and Magearna alongside reprinted Pokemon-EX such as Hoopa-EX, Zygarde-EX, Latios-EX, Rayquaza-EX and Xerneas-EX. Many of these cards previously appeared only in English-language full-art prints, making cp5 the Japanese-language equivalent for collectors.
For PSA 10 buyers the Magearna and Volcanion full arts carry the strongest collector demand owing to their movie-tie-in significance, while Mew and Celebi full arts retain a steady premium driven by character popularity.
Investment Analysis
Cp5's investment angle is its role as a bridge product — it is the Japanese full-art counterpart to several previously English-exclusive print runs, making it a natural shelf for international collectors. Print run was modest as a Concept Pack and the set is now nearly a decade old, supporting the long-tail vintage trajectory of XY-era sealed product. Risk: the subset overlaps heavily with reprints, so condition and grading matter more than rarity here.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was CP5 released?
July 16, 2016 in Japan as a Concept Pack subset (Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09).
How many cards are in CP5?
38 cards, all centred on mythical and legendary Pokemon.
Was CP5 released in English?
No. It is a Japan-only Concept Pack, though many of its full-art designs match English counterparts.
What are the chase cards in CP5?
Full-art Mew, Celebi, Volcanion and Magearna; plus Pokemon-EX reprints including Hoopa-EX, Zygarde-EX, Rayquaza-EX, Latios-EX, Xerneas-EX.
What does 'Dream Shine' mean?
It is a fan translation of キラコレクション (Kira Collection), referring to the holographic / shiny treatment of all cards in the set.
Is CP5 worth grading?
The Magearna and Volcanion full arts and Mew full art are the most-graded cards from CP5; sealed Concept Pack product is also collectible.