The Paradox Rift Elite Trainer Box belongs to one of the strongest Scarlet & Violet sets in terms of contents. Paradox Rift introduces the Ancient & Future Pokémon to the TCG on a large scale, with Roaring Moon and Iron Valiant as the absolute eye-catchers. You can see that straight away in the ETB variants and in collector interest.
When was the Paradox Rift ETB released?
The Scarlet & Violet – Paradox Rift set was officially released on 3 November 2023. The Elite Trainer Boxes appeared on the same date. Paradox Rift is therefore the fourth main set in the Scarlet & Violet series.
Which variants are there?
There are two standard Paradox Rift ETB variants:
The two variants differ in:
- Artwork
- The promo card included
- Sleeves and accessories in a matching theme
In terms of contents they are otherwise built up the same way.
On top of that, there are Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Boxes of both variants as well.
Contents of the standard Paradox Rift ETB
Every standard Paradox Rift ETB (Iron Valiant or Roaring Moon) contains:
- 9x Paradox Rift booster packs
- 1x Full Art promo card
Iron Bundle 066 (Iron Valiant ETB)
Scream Tail 065 (Roaring Moon ETB) - 65x sleeves with a matching design
- 45x Pokémon TCG Energy cards
- Game accessories (dice, damage counters, coin-flip die)
- Player's guide for the Paradox Rift set
- Storage box with dividers
- Code card for Pokémon TCG Live
These promos are ETB-exclusive and play a clear role in the collectible value.
Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box – why are these sought after?
Both Iron Valiant and Roaring Moon have a Pokémon Center-exclusive ETB. These were sold only through Pokémon Center and clearly set themselves apart from the standard versions.
Extras in the Pokémon Center ETB:
- 11x booster packs (instead of 9x)
- Exclusive Pokémon Center-stamped promo card
- Limited availability, no retail sales
The promo cards as a value anchor
The Pokémon Center-stamped Iron Valiant ex and Roaring Moon ex promos are the main reason for the higher price of these ETBs. Both cards are:
- Available only through Pokémon Center
- Popular with Ancient/Future collectors
- Graded regularly
Indicative market values:
Iron Bundle 066 – Pokémon Center promo
- Raw: €50 – €55
- PSA 10: €160 – €180
Scream Tail 065 – Pokémon Center promo
- Raw: €60 – €70
- PSA 10: €190 – €230
Scream Tail usually sits a little higher because of its popularity and demand.
Price development since release
Since the release in November 2023 the price development of the Paradox Rift Elite Trainer Boxes has gone as follows:
- Standard Paradox Rift ETBs (Iron Valiant & Roaring Moon)
→ Up roughly x2.5 since release
Screenshot taken on 27/01/2026
- Pokémon Center Paradox Rift ETBs
→ Up roughly x2.5 since release
→ Unlike earlier sets, there is no clear outperformance by the Pokémon Center variant here
Screenshot taken on 27/01/2026
That makes Paradox Rift an exception within the Scarlet & Violet era, with the market values of the standard and the Pokémon Center ETBs rising at a relatively similar pace.
Why is Paradox Rift interesting for collectors?
Paradox Rift stands out because of:
- The introduction of Ancient & Future Pokémon
- Very popular mascots (Roaring Moon & Iron Valiant)
- Two strong Pokémon Center promos
- A good balance between playability and collectible value
That makes the set interesting for:
- Sealed ETB collectors
- Promo and PSA collectors
- Players who want to open competitive cards
Conclusion
The Paradox Rift Elite Trainer Boxes combine strong set contents with two clear mascots and sought-after Pokémon Center promos. The Iron Valiant and Roaring Moon Pokémon Center ETBs in particular have quickly proven themselves as collectible products within the Scarlet & Violet series. The question in the end is: do you go for Iron Valiant, Roaring Moon, or do they both belong together in your ETB collection?
