The Temporal Forces Elite Trainer Box follows on directly from Paradox Rift and carries the focus on Ancient & Future Pokémon further. With Walking Wake and Iron Leaves as its mascots, this is a set that appeals to competitive players and collectors alike. The Pokémon Center variants in particular are relevant because of their exclusive promo cards.
When was the Temporal Forces ETB released?
The Scarlet & Violet – Temporal Forces set was officially released on 22 March 2024. The Elite Trainer Boxes appeared on the same date. Temporal Forces is therefore the fifth main set in the Scarlet & Violet series.
Which variants are there?
There are two standard Temporal Forces ETB variants:
The two variants differ in:
- Artwork
- The promo card included
- Sleeves and accessories in a matching theme
On top of that, there are Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Boxes of both variants as well.
What is in the Temporal Forces ETB?
Every standard Temporal Forces ETB (Walking Wake or Iron Leaves) contains:
- 9x Temporal Forces booster packs
- 1x Full Art promo card
Flutter Mane 097 (Walking Wake ETB)
Iron Thorns 098 (Iron Leaves 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 Temporal Forces set
- Storage box with dividers
- Code card for Pokémon TCG Live
The promo cards are ETB-exclusive and make up the basic collectible value of the standard variants.
Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box – why is it interesting?
Both Walking Wake and Iron Leaves have a Pokémon Center-exclusive ETB. These were sold only through Pokémon Center.
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 Walking Wake ex and Iron Leaves ex promos are the main reason these ETBs are collectible. Both cards are:
- Available only through Pokémon Center
- Paradox legendaries with a strong fanbase
- Graded regularly by PSA
- Sensitive to centering, which makes PSA 10 scarcer
Indicative market values:
Flutter Mane (Pokémon Center) 097
- Raw: €40 – €50
- PSA 10: €750 – €850
Iron Thorns (Pokémon Center) 098
- Raw: €50 – €60
- PSA 10: €250 – €300
Walking Wake usually sits a little higher in value because of its popularity and demand.
Price development since release
Since the release in March 2024 the price development of the Temporal Forces Elite Trainer Boxes has been as follows:
- Standard Temporal Forces ETBs (Walking Wake & Iron Leaves)
→ Up roughly x2 since release
Screenshot taken on 10/02/2026
- Pokémon Center Temporal Forces ETBs
→ Up roughly x2 since release
Screenshot taken on 10/02/2026
Both the standard and the Pokémon Center variants have developed comparably, with no clear outperformance by either. That makes Temporal Forces mainly a stable, mid-term ETB within the Scarlet & Violet era.
Why is Temporal Forces interesting for collectors?
Temporal Forces stands out because of:
- Further expansion of the Ancient & Future Pokémon
- Two clear mascots with their own fanbases
- Pokémon Center promos with grading potential
- A good balance between playability and collectible value
That makes the set interesting for:
- Sealed ETB collectors
- Promo and PSA collectors
- Players who follow Paradox strategies
Conclusion
The Temporal Forces Elite Trainer Boxes firmly continue the Paradox line of Scarlet & Violet, with Walking Wake and Iron Leaves as the eye-catchers. Although the set is less explosive than Pokémon 151 or Obsidian Flames, the Pokémon Center variants in particular offer solid collectible value thanks to their exclusive promo cards. The question in the end is: do you go for the Ancient power of Walking Wake, the Future style of Iron Leaves, or do they both belong in your ETB collection?
