The Paradox Rift Elite Trainer Box is one of the most content-rich Scarlet & Violet sets. Paradox Rift introduces the Ancient & Future Pokémon to the TCG in a major way, with Roaring Moon and Iron Valiant as absolute standouts. This is immediately reflected in the ETB variants and in the interest of collectors.
When was the Paradox Rift ETB released?
The Scarlet & Violet – Paradox Rift set was officially released on November 3, 2023. The Elite Trainer Boxes also appeared on the same date. Paradox Rift is therefore the fourth main set in the Scarlet & Violet series.
What variants are there?
There are two standard Paradox Rift ETB variants :
Both variants differ in:
- Artwork
- Included promo card
- Sleeves and accessories in a matching theme
In terms of content, they are otherwise constructed the same.
In addition, there are also Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Boxes of both variants .
Contents of the standard Paradox Rift ETB
Each standard Paradox Rift ETB (Iron Valiant of Roaring Moon) contains:
- 9 Paradox Rift booster packs
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1 full-art promo card
Iron Bundle 066 (Iron Valiant ETB)
Scream Tail 065 (Roaring Moon ETB) - 65 sleeves with matching design
- 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
- Game accessories (dice, damage counters, coin-flip dice)
- Paradox Rift Set Player's Guide
- Storage box with dividers
- Pokémon TCG Live Code Card
These promos are ETB exclusive and play a clear role in the collector's value.
Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box – Why are these popular?
Both Iron Valiant and Roaring Moon have Pokémon Center-exclusive ETBs . These are sold exclusively through Pokémon Center and are clearly distinguished from the standard versions.
Extras in the Pokémon Center ETB:
- 11 booster packs (instead of 9)
- 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:
- Only available through Pokémon Center
- Popular with Ancient/Future collectors
- Regularly graded
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 tends to be slightly higher due to popularity and demand.
Price development since release
Since their release in November 2023, the price development of the Paradox Rift Elite Trainer Boxes has been as follows:
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Standard Paradox Rift ETBs (Iron Valiant & Roaring Moon)
→ About 2.5 times since release
Photo taken on 27/01/2026
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Pokémon Center Paradox Rift ETBs
→ About 2.5 times since release
→ Unlike previous sets, there is no clear outperformance of the Pokémon Center variant here
Photo taken on 27/01/2026
This makes Paradox Rift an exception within the Scarlet & Violet era, where the market values of standard and Pokémon Center ETBs have risen relatively evenly.
Why is Paradox Rift interesting for collectors?
Paradox Rift distinguishes itself by:
- Introducing Ancient & Future Pokémon
- Very popular mascots (Roaring Moon & Iron Valiant)
- Two strong Pokémon Center promos
- Good balance between playability and collection value
This 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 content with two distinctive mascots and sought-after Pokémon Center promotions. The Iron Valiant and Roaring Moon Pokémon Center ETBs, in particular, have quickly established themselves as collectibles within the Scarlet & Violet series. The ultimate question is: will you choose Iron Valiant, Roaring Moon, or should they both be in your ETB collection?
