The Paldea Evolved Elite Trainer Box builds on the Scarlet & Violet era and is one of the most important ETBs of 2023 for many collectors. Not only because of the set itself, but also because of the powerful Pokémon Center variant and the accompanying exclusive promo card.

When was the Paldea Evolved ETB released?

Paldea Evolved was officially released on June 9, 2023. The accompanying Elite Trainer Box also appeared on the same date. This makes Paldea Evolved the second main set in the Scarlet & Violet series.

What variants are there?

There is one standard Paldea Evolved Elite Trainer Box with one artwork (featuring Fuecoco, Sprigatito, and Quaxly ).

Contents of the standard Paldea Evolved ETB

The standard Paldea Evolved ETB includes:

• 9 Paldea Evolved booster packs
• 1 full-art promo card: Pikachu 027
• 65 sleeves (Paldea Evolved design)
• 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
• Game accessories (dice, damage counters, coin-flip dice)
• Paldea Evolved Set Player's Guide
• Storage box with dividers
• Pokémon TCG Live Code Card

Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box – What's the Difference?

In addition to the standard ETB, a Pokémon Center-exclusive Paldea Evolved ETB was also released. This one was sold exclusively through the Pokémon Center and has three major differences:

Extras in the Pokémon Center ETB:

• 11 booster packs (instead of 9)
• Exclusive Pokémon Center stamped promo card and the normal one
• Limited availability (no reprints via retail)

The promo card

The Pokémon Center-stamped promo card is the main reason for the high price of these ETBs. This card is:

• Only obtained through Pokémon Center
• Not released separately in regular products
• Highly sought after by promo and PSA collectors

Market value:

• Raw: €150 – €170
• PSA 10: €1,100 – €1,400

It is precisely this card that ensures that the Pokémon Center ETB structurally increases much faster than the standard variant.

Price development since release

Since their release in June 2023, the price trend of the Paldea Evolved Elite Trainer Boxes has been very clear:

• Standard Paldea Evolved ETB
  → About 3.5 times since release

Photo taken on 14/01/2026

• Pokémon Center Paldea Evolved ETB
  → About 5.5 times since release
  → This increase is largely driven by the exclusive Pokémon Center stamped promo card

Photo taken on 14/01/2026

Due to this strong performance, the Paldea Evolved Pokémon Center ETB is considered by many collectors to be a promo-driven sealed product , rather than a regular ETB.

Why is Paldea Evolved interesting for collectors?

The Paldea Evolved ETBs combine several strong elements:

• Second main set of the Scarlet & Violet era
• Starter focus (Sprigatito & Fuecoco)
• Very strong Pokémon Center promo
• Continued demand from PSA collectors

This makes the set attractive for:

• Sealed ETB collectors
• Promo collectors
• Long-term Pokémon TCG collectors

Conclusion

ThePaldea Evolved Elite Trainer Box has become a key ETB within the Scarlet & Violet series. The Pokémon Center variant, in particular, stands out thanks to its exclusive promo card, which has since built a solid market value. The question every collector must ask themselves is: will you open Paldea Evolved for the experience, or will you leave it sealed for the long haul?