by Harper May 07,2025
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably also told yourself this would be the month you don’t buy more Pokémon cards. Same. And yet here we are, staring down another lineup of Elite Trainer Boxes and tins like they’re life choices we already regret but will definitely make again.
### Pokémon TCG: Azure Legends Tin - 5 Packs
0$29.99 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Stacking Tin (Q1 2025) - 3 Packs, Stickers (Random Design)
0$19.99 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Scarlet and Violet: Paradox Rift: Elite Trainer Box - Roaring Moon
0$56.77 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Scarlet and Violet: Temporal Forces: Elite Trainer Box: Walking Wake
0$53.64 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Scarlet and Violet: Temporal Forces: Elite Trainer Box: Iron Leaves
0$55.24 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Scarlet and Violet Shrouded Fable Elite Trainer Box
0$57.98 at AmazonThe Scarlet & Violet sets keep delivering stunning visuals and competitive cards, making it hard to resist opening these boxes.
### Pokémon TCG: Azure Legends Tin - 5 Packs
0Contains 2 x Surging Spark Boosters$29.99 at AmazonThis tin is surprisingly solid. It comes with five booster packs from a diverse mix of sets — Surging Sparks, Stellar Crown, Temporal Forces, and Obsidian Flames — along with a promo card featuring either Kyogre, Dialga, or Xerneas. It’s essentially Pokémon’s version of a loot box, and yes, I couldn’t resist buying two. With the chase cards from the included sets like Pikachu ex, Terapagos, and Raging Bolt, the chances of pulling something exciting are quite good. Even though I’m not usually a fan of tins, I’d happily pick up another one.
### Pikachu ex - 238/191
0$399.99 at TCG Player
### Milotic ex - 237/191
0$140.00 at TCG Player
### Pikachu ex - 247/191
0$95.97 at TCG Player
### Hydreigon ex - 240/191
0$79.99 at TCG Player
### Alolan Exeggutor ex - 242/191
### Pokémon TCG: Stacking Tin (Q1 2025) - 3 Packs, Stickers (Random Design)
0Contains 1 x Surging Sparks Booster$19.99 at AmazonI didn’t have high expectations for this tin. I bought it mainly for the sticker sheets and the chance of getting a Surging Sparks pack. And it didn’t disappoint. You get three packs, one of which might yield a card like Pikachu ex or Latias ex, and a tin that I now use to store... well, nothing. But I’m not upset about it. There’s a slim chance you could pull a Milotic ex or Ceruledge ex if luck is on your side, and if not, you’ve spent twenty dollars to take a chance and got some useful storage in return. That’s more than I can say for half the cereal I’ve bought this year.
### Alolan Exeggutor ex - 242/191
0$55.99 at TCG Player
### Lisia's Appeal - 246/191
0$54.99 at TCG Player
### Jasmine's Gaze - 245/191
0$54.94 at TCG Player
### Latios - 203/191
0$36.79 at TCG Player
### Archaludon ex - 241/191
### Pokémon TCG: Scarlet and Violet: Paradox Rift: Elite Trainer Box - Roaring Moon
0$56.77 at AmazonI picked up this box for the sleeves and stayed for Roaring Moon ex, which is the epitome of a Pokémon that doesn’t play fair. If you want to end games quickly and stylishly, this is the card for you. Paradox Rift may not have as many chase cards, but the ones it does have — like Iron Valiant ex and Groudon — are drawn with such detail that they feel like future classics.
### Groudon - 199/182
0See it at TCG Player
### Altaria ex - 253/182
0$65.99 at TCG Player
### Roaring Moon ex - 251/182
0$59.99 at TCG Player
### Garchomp ex - 245/182
0$39.49 at TCG Player
### Steelix - 208/182
### Pokémon TCG: Scarlet and Violet: Temporal Forces: Elite Trainer Box: Walking Wake
0$53.64 at AmazonThe Walking Wake Elite Trainer Box includes a full-art Flutter Mane and nine more Temporal Forces packs, giving you another shot at the best art of the Scarlet & Violet era. This box focuses on the ancient theme, and I bought it to boost my chances of pulling Walking Wake ex. Is it competitive? That’s up for debate. But its vibrant blues and prehistoric vibe make it a worthwhile purchase. Plus, the sleeves are sleek, and I like to pretend I care about those.
### Raging Bolt ex - 208/162
0$112.94 at TCG Player
### Iron Crown ex - 206/162
0$65.11 at TCG Player
### Walking Wake ex - 205/162
0$149.95 at TCG Player
### Gouging Fire ex - 204/162
0$56.88 at TCG Player
### Gastly - 177/162
### Pokémon TCG: Scarlet and Violet: Temporal Forces: Elite Trainer Box: Iron Leaves
0$55.24 at AmazonIron Leaves ex is both playable and beautifully illustrated, capturing the essence of a sci-fi anime leap. Other notable cards like Iron Crown ex and Gouging Fire ex either pack a punch or look ready to do so. However, Raging Bolt ex steals the spotlight with its dramatic and balanced design, perfect for both the meta and a thunder god cosplay.
### Morty's Conviction - 211/162
0$69.99 at TCG Player
### Iron Leaves ex - 203/162
0$38.01 at TCG Player
### Bianca's Devotion - 209/162
0$35.87 at TCG Player
### Sawsbuck - 166/162
0$32.07 at TCG Player
### Metagross - 178/162
### Pokémon TCG: Scarlet and Violet Shrouded Fable Elite Trainer Box
0$57.98 at AmazonShrouded Fable subtly introduces cards like Houndoom, with artwork so striking it commands reverence, and Persian, which seems to be plotting something cinematic. The promos and sleeves are great, but I was drawn to this box for the Illustration Rares that not only look amazing but also tell a story. Fezandipiti ex, for instance, is a versatile support attacker, while Cassiopeia brings character drama in a foil rectangle. The art direction in this set is almost pretentious, and I mean that in the best way possible.
### Persian - 078/064 - SV: Shrouded Fable
1$67.61 at TCGPlayer
### Cassiopeia - 094/064 - SV: Shrouded Fable
0$59.98 at TCGPlayer
### Fezandipiti ex - 092/064 - SV: Shrouded Fable
0See it at TCGPlayer
### Houndoom - 066/064 - SV: Shrouded Fable
2$49.99 at TCGPlayer
### Duskull - 068/064 - SV: Shrouded Fable
0$49.88 at TCGPlayer
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