The Apothecary Diaries Vol. 20 Special Edition Playing Cards

Aug 31, 2026

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Volume 20 special edition deck from Shogakukan. Easy to find, priced near retail, but the 55 illustrations are better than a typical comic extra.

Overview

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Vol. 20 special edition original playing cards
Sunday GX Comics / Shogakukan

Japanese title: 薬屋のひとりごと第20集オリジナルトランプ付特装版

This was sold with the volume 20 special edition in regular bookstores. Not a store exclusive. Not a full-set purchase bonus.

Specs

Released: May 19, 2025
List price: 2,420 yen (tax included)
Contents: foil-stamped case + 55 cards
Every card has a different illustration
Mix of color character art and manga scenes

Price and availability

Used price now: about 1,200–2,500 yen
(Mercari / Yahoo Auctions, depending on condition)

Rarity: 2 / 5
How hard to find: Easy

About 1 year and 3 months after release, new and used copies still show up often. Prices stay close to retail. The cards were never sold separately, so just check that the box and set are complete.

What’s in the deck

55 cards total. Maomao, Jinshi, and the supporting cast are spread across the four suits.
Some cards are full color portraits. Others are scenes from the manga.
The case looks more finished than most comic extras.

Worth buying for the art.

Not worth chasing as a rare item.