As collectors with years of experience in the Pokémon TCG, we know how much fun it is to open a pack of cards. But we also know that not everyone wants to buy a booster box costing tens of euros straight away. And sometimes you just want something small, something fun – without the fuss. That is exactly where Pokémon Fun Packs come in. Small, cheap, but surprisingly worthwhile.
In this article we tell you exactly what Fun Packs are, how many cards are in them, what the hit rate is, and – perhaps most important of all – which sets you can find them in.
What are Pokémon Fun Packs?
As you know, Pokémon Fun Packs are mini sleeves holding three cards. They are often added to magazines, school promotions or promotional bundles in toy shops. They usually cost a fraction of a normal booster pack.
Fun Packs are meant as an easy way into the Pokémon TCG. Ideal for young fans, new collectors, or anyone who just fancies opening a couple of cards. But make no mistake: even as experienced collectors we find them surprisingly good fun. Certainly if you are after specific cards or Reverse Holos from a particular set.
How many cards are in a Fun Pack?
Every Fun Pack contains 3 cards. In almost every case you get:
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2 Commons
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1 Reverse Holo
That Reverse Holo is essentially always guaranteed – and that is what makes Fun Packs extra interesting for collectors who want every Holo from a set. There are no energy cards, tokens or code cards inside. Only playable cards from one specific set.
Sometimes you also get a mini poster, a checklist or an instruction sheet. A nice extra, especially for kids.
What is the hit rate?
That guaranteed Reverse Holo is what makes them worth it. Certainly if you are completing sets or hunting a specific card for your deck.
We have opened plenty of Fun Packs and found exactly the Reverse card we were still missing. And that feeling? That never gets old.
Which series have Fun Packs?
This is where it gets genuinely interesting. A lot of people think Fun Packs are rare, but in reality they have appeared alongside almost every big set. Below is an overview of well-known sets that got their own Fun Pack:
Every Fun Pack holds cards from one specific set. So they are ideal if you only want cards from, say, Evolving Skies or Paldean Fates. No mixed content, no reprints from other sets – straight out of the original expansion.
As you know, some Fun Packs are exclusive. There are school versions, retail versions (from Target or GameStop, for instance) and special editions from magazines. Those can be hard to find, which is exactly what makes them extra valuable to collectors.
Who are Fun Packs interesting for?
Fun Packs are perfect for:
- New players who want to start cheaply
- Kids who like opening a card now and then
- Collectors hunting specific Reverse Holos
- Fans who like giving a small gift
- Anyone who enjoys a surprise
We often hand them out as a treat, or as a little extra at a trade meet-up. They are just big enough to make someone happy, and small enough to give away easily.
In short: Pokémon Fun Packs may be small, but they have everything they need to make your collection or your playing that bit more enjoyable. Whether you are only just starting to collect or simply after a nice bonus – you will not go wrong here.
