If you have been collecting Pokémon for a while, you know that tins are not only fun to open, they can sometimes be real gold mines. Some Pokémon tins have become rare because of their contents, their popularity or a limited print run. In this blog we introduce you to the top 5 most expensive Pokémon tins ever released – including their name, release year, contents, prices and why they became so rare.
Top 5 most expensive Pokémon tins of all time
1. Fall 2009 Collector's Tin [Rayquaza LV.X]
- Release date: autumn 2009
- Contents: 4 booster packs (among them Supreme Victors and Platinum), Rayquaza LV.X promo card
- Current value: €1,700 – €2,200
- Rarity: contains packs from the Platinum series, which are rare and sought after by now. Rayquaza being a popular Pokémon lifts the value considerably.
2. Arceus Collector's Tin [Blue]
- Release date: 2009
- Contents: 4 booster packs (with at least one Arceus pack), Arceus promo card with blue artwork
- Current value: €1,200 – €2,000
- Rarity: a limited print run, an exclusive Arceus promo card and packs from a set that is hard to find sealed.
3. Fall 2009 Collector's Tin [Garchomp LV.X]
- Release date: autumn 2009
- Contents: 4 booster packs (including Supreme Victors), Garchomp LV.X promo card
- Current value: €900 – €1,500
- Rarity: Garchomp has been a popular competitive card. Combined with Supreme Victors packs, that makes this tin very sought after.
4. Spring 2009 Collector's Tin [Shaymin LV.X]
- Release date: spring 2009
- Contents: 4 booster packs from the Platinum line, Shaymin LV.X promo card
- Current value: €750 – €1,200
- Rarity: Shaymin was very popular in 2009. This tin contains Platinum packs, which are now seen as retro and scarce.
5. Evolved Battle Action Tin [Serperior]
- Release date: 2011
- Contents: 5 booster packs from the Black & White series, Serperior promo card
- Current value: €650 – €1,200
- Rarity: a lesser-known but rare tin from the start of the Black & White era. Hard to find unopened.
Why are these tins so rare?
As you know, collecting Pokémon is not only about the cards, but also about the packaging and the history. The tins in this top 5 became rare because of:
- A limited print run: many of these tins were only produced for a short time.
- Unique contents: booster packs from iconic series such as Platinum or Black & White are hugely sought after.
- Popular promo cards: LV.X cards and well-known Pokémon raise the value straight away.
- Nostalgia and the retro factor: Platinum-era tins in particular are rare because many of them were opened years ago.
Do you own one? Then you are holding gold. And if you are looking for an investment or something unique for your collection: these tins are worth considering!
