An orchard of holo. The Pokémon TCG Gem Pack Vol. 6 (CBB6C) is the sixth entry in China's beloved all-holographic Gem Pack series — and this one's headlined by Applin and its full apple-Pokémon evolution line. Every card in every pack is a holo, the artwork is some of the most charming and calming in the entire TCG, and there's a Chinese-exclusive Applin variant waiting inside.
An Apple-Themed All-Holo Set
Gem Packs do things differently — and Vol. 6 is a perfect example. There are 28 different Pokémon you can pull, each headlined by the Applin evolution line and its apple-orchard companions. Every one of those 28 Pokémon comes in 6 individually numbered holo variations, so even the "same" card is a collecting sub-goal in itself.
On top of that, each of the 28 Pokémon also releases as an Illustration Rare — bringing the total to seven cards per Pokémon, or 196 different cards in the set. The IR artwork is where Gem Packs shine: warm, story-driven scenes full of food, cozy interiors, and slice-of-life charm that make these some of the most binder-worthy cards Pokémon produces.
The Chinese Exclusive: New Applin
The headline chase is a new version of Applin exclusive to the Simplified Chinese release. Applin's evolution line has become one of the most beloved newer families in the TCG specifically because of its thoughtful, gentle artwork — and a Chinese-exclusive Applin means an illustration that exists in no other language.
The rest of the revealed lineup has already appeared in English and Japanese, but a large portion of the set — 21 of the 28 Pokémon — remains unrevealed, leaving plenty of chase potential still to come.
Why Gem Pack Vol. 6
Gem Packs occupy a special niche in the Chinese Pokémon lineup: pure holo, low pack count, high charm. There are no filler commons — every single card you pull is a foil, which makes opening a box one of the most consistently satisfying experiences in the hobby. For binder collectors, art collectors, and anyone who loves the Applin family's cozy aesthetic, Vol. 6 is an easy yes.
