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Meet the Johto Pokedex binder. It is our printed binder for the second generation of Pokemon: every Johto Pokemon, #152 to #251, Chikorita to Celebi. That is 100 Pokemon, in one binder, in Pokedex order.
If you have a Kanto Pokedex on the go, this is the next chapter. If you are starting fresh, Johto is a brilliant place to begin: a hundred Pokemon is a goal you can actually finish, and most collectors already own a good chunk of it without realising.
Here is what the binder is, the sizes and colours, how the Master Set Bundle works, and how to set it all up.
- RegionJohto, Generation II
- Pokedex#152 to #251, Chikorita to Celebi
- Pokemon100, one slot each
- Sizes4 pocket, 4 pocket toploader, 9 pocket, 9 pocket toploader
- ColoursRed (standard) or black
- MadePrinted to order in the UK, zip binder
What the Johto binder is
A home for every Johto Pokemon.
The Pokedex Johto binder is a printed zip binder made for one job: holding one card of every Pokemon from the Johto region. It starts at #152 Chikorita and runs all the way to #251 Celebi, taking in the Johto starters, the legendary beasts, Lugia and everything in between.
It is an original Portal design, printed to order in the UK on a quality zip binder, so the cards inside stay safe on a shelf and the binder itself looks the part from the outside.
A Pokedex is a friendlier goal than a master set. You are not chasing every variant of one set. You need one card of each Pokemon, from any set, any era, any rarity, and you choose which one.
TipOne Pokemon, your choice of card
Your Typhlosion can be a vintage holo or this week's common. Both count. That freedom is what makes a Pokedex so much fun to build.
Sizes and colours
Pick your size. Pick your colour.
The Johto binder comes in four sizes, and every one of them has room for all 100 Johto Pokemon.
| Size | Slots | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 4 pocket | 160 | A compact binder, four cards to a page, with room to spare |
| 4 pocket toploader | 128 | Cards kept in toploaders, four to a page |
| 9 pocket | 360 | The classic binder page, three by three, with lots of room to grow |
| 9 pocket toploader | 252 | Toploaders, nine to a page. Comes without a printed spine |
Then choose your colour: red, the standard Johto look, or black.
NoteThe 9 pocket toploader binder
The 9 pocket toploader binder is too thick for our printer, so it comes without a printed spine. The front cover is printed as normal.
Not sure which size suits you? Our guides to what size binder you need and side loading or toploader binders walk through it.
How the Master Set Bundle works
Everything you need to build, track and display it.
The Pokedex Johto Master Set Bundle is the complete Johto kit in one order. You get three things:
- The Pokedex Johto printed binder, in the size you choose.
- The Johto Pokedex placeholders, delivered as a digital download: one placeholder card for every Pokemon from #152 to #251.
- The Johto Pokedex checklist, free, so you can tick off every Pokemon as you find it.
The placeholders are what make the binder feel finished from day one. Print them, slot them in, and every Johto Pokemon has its place before you own the card. When you find a real one, out goes the placeholder and in goes the card.
Already have a binder plan and just want the placeholders? They are sold on their own too, as a print at home download with the Johto Pokedex checklist included.
TipNew to placeholders?
Our guide to what placeholder cards are explains the idea in a couple of minutes.
Any card counts
Commons and bulk belong in a Pokedex.
This is the best bit. A Pokedex does not care how rare a card is. A common Sentret fills the Sentret slot just as well as anything shiny, so the bulk box under your bed is suddenly useful.
Most collectors already own plenty of Johto Pokemon without knowing it: a Hoothoot from one set, a Marill from another, a Wooper that has been knocking about for years. Sort through your commons and you will be surprised how quickly the binder fills.
Then the fun part is choosing. Keep the first card you find, or swap up to your favourite art over time. Either way, every card you add is progress you can see.
MythYou need the chase cards
You do not. One card of each Pokemon is all a Pokedex asks for. Chases are a bonus, never a requirement.
Kanto and Johto together
Kanto done? Johto is next.
The Johto binder is made to sit next to our Pokedex Kanto binder. Kanto runs #001 to #151, Johto picks up at #152, so the two together give you the first 251 Pokemon on your shelf, in order.
Want both? The Pokedex Kanto and Johto Master Set Bundle Pair brings the two binders together in one order, for less than buying the two bundles separately. You get:
- The Pokedex Kanto and Pokedex Johto printed binders, both in the size you choose.
- Kanto and Johto Pokedex placeholders as a digital download, one for every Pokemon from #001 to #251.
- Both Pokedex checklists, free.
How to set it up
From box to full binder, step by step.
- Pick your size and colour. A 4 pocket binder keeps it compact; a 9 pocket gives you the classic page and lots of room.
- Print the placeholders. They are true card size, 63 x 88 mm, laid out 3 x 3 on A4 with cut guides. Print at 100% scale so they fit the pockets properly.
- Cut and slot them in Pokedex order. Start with #152 Chikorita in the first pocket and work through to #251 Celebi.
- Go through the cards you already own. Commons and bulk count. Every Johto Pokemon you find replaces its placeholder.
- Tick it off. Mark each Pokemon on the Johto Pokedex checklist so you always know what is left to find.
- Swap up when you like. Found a card with art you love more? Swap it in. The binder grows with you.
TipSleeve as you go
Pop each real card in a penny sleeve before it goes in the pocket, and your Pokedex stays mint as well as complete. More in our guide to storing Pokemon cards.
Questions people ask
Which Pokemon are in the Johto Pokedex binder?
Every Pokemon from the Johto region, #152 to #251 in the National Pokedex. That is 100 Pokemon, starting with Chikorita and finishing with Celebi.
What sizes and colours does it come in?
Four sizes: 4 pocket (160 slots), 4 pocket toploader (128 slots), 9 pocket (360 slots) and 9 pocket toploader (252 slots, no printed spine). Every size fits all 100 Johto Pokemon. The binder comes in red, the standard, or black.
What comes in the Johto Master Set Bundle?
The Pokedex Johto printed binder in the size you choose, the Johto Pokedex placeholders as a digital download, and the Johto Pokedex checklist, free.
Do common cards count?
Yes. A Pokedex needs one card of each Pokemon, from any set and any rarity. Commons and bulk count just as much as chase cards, so the cards you already own are a great start.
Can I get the Kanto and Johto binders together?
Yes. The Pokedex Kanto and Johto Master Set Bundle Pair includes both printed binders, placeholders for every Pokemon from #001 to #251 and both checklists, for less than buying the two bundles separately.
How do I print the placeholders?
They come as a print ready PDF. Print on A4 at 100% scale, then cut along the guides. Each card is the true 63 x 88 mm size, so it fits a standard binder pocket.
The Johto Pokedex binder gives the second generation the home it deserves: 100 Pokemon, Chikorita to Celebi, in one printed binder. Pick your size, pick red or black, add the placeholders, and start filling it with the cards you already have.
And if Kanto is already on your shelf, Johto is the obvious next step. Collect better.
The Pokedex Johto binder is an original Portal TCG design, not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by The Pokemon Company, Nintendo, Creatures Inc. or GAME FREAK. Pokemon and region names are used descriptively. Product details are from the live Portal listings.