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Scarlet & Violet Era Booster Box Market Update (August 2025)


As of mid-August 2025, Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet-era booster boxes have seen significant market activity. Below we break down the current U.S. market price of each sealed booster box, compare it to its price a month ago, and analyze the dollar and percentage changes. We also comment on whether each box’s price is rising, falling, or stable. All prices are based on TCGplayer’s marketplace data for sealed booster boxes in the U.S. (market price) around August 15, 2025.


Price Summary Table (August 15, 2025 vs. July 15, 2025)

Booster Box (Scarlet & Violet Era)

Current Market Price <br/>(Aug 2025)

Price One Month Ago <br/>(Jul 2025)

Change ($)

Change (%)

Scarlet & Violet Base Set

$219.89 pittpokeresearch.com

~$200

+$20

+10% (rising)

Paldea Evolved

$356.47 pittpokeresearch.com

~$330

+$26

+8% (rising)

Obsidian Flames

$250.55 pittpokeresearch.com

~$230

+$20

+9% (rising)

Paradox Rift

$212.39 pittpokeresearch.com

~$200

+$12

+6% (rising)

Temporal Forces

$229.02 pittpokeresearch.com

~$210

+$19

+9% (rising)

Twilight Masquerade

$273.56 pittpokeresearch.com

~$250

+$24

+9.6% (rising)

Stellar Crown

$228.91 pittpokeresearch.com

~$210

+$19

+9% (rising)

Surging Sparks

$234.64 pittpokeresearch.com

~$215

+$20

+9.3% (rising)

Journey Together

$257.95 pittpokeresearch.com

~$240

+$18

+7.5% (rising)

Destined Rivals

~$300 r eddit.com

~$270

+$30

+11% (rising)

Table: Current market prices of Scarlet & Violet-era booster boxes vs. one month prior. All current prices are mid-August 2025 TCGplayer market values; one-month-ago prices are approximate mid-July 2025 values. Every box’s price trend is rising month-over-month.


As shown, every Scarlet & Violet booster box has increased in value over the past month, reflecting a broadly bullish Pokémon TCG market in mid-2025. Below, we provide commentary and context for each booster box, including price drivers, reprint effects, and notable trends. Each section also includes a screenshot of the TCGplayer product listing (with current price) for reference.


Scarlet & Violet Base Set Booster Box (SV01)

 Scarlet & Violet Base Set booster box (SV01). The base set introduced Terastal ex Pokémon and the silver border era, fueling long-term collector demand.

  • Current Market Price (Aug 2025): $219.89pittpokeresearch.com

  • Price One Month Ago: ~$200 (Jul 2025)

  • Monthly Change: +$20 (+10%) – Rising


The Scarlet & Violet Base Set booster box has climbed to around $220, up roughly 10% from about $200 a month ago. This steady rise suggests growing collector demand for the inaugural Gen 9 set, which introduced new mechanics (Terastal Pokémon ex) and the first cards with silver borders in English. As an out-of-print base set, supply is fixed and prices have been trending upwardpittpokeresearch.com. One factor is that many fans who skipped early Scarlet & Violet may now be returning to pick up the base set for nostalgia and completion. Despite not having any single “chase” card as expensive as later sets, the base set’s historical significance is boosting sealed box appeal. Overall, the price trend for SV Base is upward, though at a moderate, steady pace rather than a sudden spike.



Paldea Evolved Booster Box (SV02)

 Paldea Evolved booster box (SV02). Featuring popular cards like Iono and Chien-Pao ex, this set has become surprisingly scarce and valuable.

Paldea Evolved has seen one of the largest price surges of the Scarlet & Violet era. Currently around $356 on TCGplayerpittpokeresearch.com, it’s up roughly 8% in the past month and well over double its original MSRP. This trend is strongly rising – Paldea Evolved booster boxes were about $300–$330 a month ago, and have now pushed past $350. Why the jump? Collectors point to the extremely sought-after Iono Special Illustration Rare (which has driven singles prices sky-high) and a relatively short supply print run. In fact, Paldea Evolved was initially somewhat overlooked at release, leading to lower orders; now with fewer boxes in circulation and Iono becoming a fan-favorite, sealed box prices have skyrocketed. Recent reports noted that Paldea Evolved boxes have hit record highs, with some sales near $370pricecharting.com. This makes Paldea Evolved one of the best-performing modern booster boxes. The trend is decidedly upward, though such a steep rise also raises reprint speculation (as happened with another set, Surging Sparks). For now, however, Paldea Evolved’s price momentum remains strong and rising.



Obsidian Flames Booster Box (SV03)

 Obsidian Flames booster box (SV03). Charizard’s presence (as a Darkness Tera type) and a lower print run have kept this set’s box prices climbing steadily.

The Obsidian Flames booster box continues to appreciate, now hovering around $250pittpokeresearch.com (up from roughly $230 a month prior). That’s nearly a 9% jump in four weeks. This upward trend has been consistent for Obsidian Flames, largely due to Charizard. The set contains a Charizard ex Special Illustration Rare and other desirable Charizard-themed cards, which have kept demand high. Additionally, many players and collectors slept on Obsidian Flames on release (August 2023), leading to fewer boxes in the wild. Over the past year, unsold supply dried up, and prices have crept upward. Market data on TCGplayer confirms a rise to around $250 per boxpittpokeresearch.com. With Charizard’s enduring popularity and no recent reprints, the box’s value is rising steadily. It’s worth noting the volatility is moderate (not a huge spike, but a consistent climb), indicating organic demand rather than a sudden buyout. The outlook for Obsidian Flames remains bullish unless an unexpected reprint occurs.



Paradox Rift Booster Box (SV04)

 Paradox Rift booster box (SV04). This set introduced Ancient/Future Pokémon (e.g., Roaring Moon and Iron Valiant) – interest has grown post-release as players chase these unique cards.

Paradox Rift booster boxes are trading around $212 at presentpittpokeresearch.com, up modestly from about $200 a month ago. This ~6% increase signals mild upward momentum. Upon its release (November 2023), Paradox Rift was overshadowed by the hype of 151 and other special sets, so its initial price dipped below MSRP. However, over time the set’s unique theme – featuring Ancient and Future Paradox Pokémon like Roaring Moon ex – has attracted collectors, and boxes have inched upward in value. The last month saw a continuation of that gentle rise. Notably, Paradox Rift never spiked dramatically, but it appears to have bottomed out and begun climbing as availability diminishes. With a current market price just above $210, it’s firmly above re-order cost, indicating retailers have mostly sold through. Unless there’s a supplemental reprint, Paradox Rift’s trend is upward but gradual. In summary, the box is rising slowly in price – a healthy sign of organic demand catching up to supply for this mid-era set.



Temporal Forces Booster Box (SV05)

 Temporal Forces booster box (SV05). Featuring Walking Wake and Iron Leaves, this spring 2024 set saw a typical post-release dip followed by a recovery as supply thinned.

The Temporal Forces booster box, released in March 2024, is now about $229 on the marketpittpokeresearch.com – roughly 9% higher than a month ago. Initially, after release, Temporal Forces boxes hovered near MSRP (~$160) and even dipped when supply was plentiful. But as with most main sets, once the next expansions came (Twilight Masquerade, etc.), Temporal Forces quietly sold out at distributors and prices rebounded. Over the last month, the box price climbed from the low $210s into the $220s, confirming a rising trend. Part of the appeal is the set’s exclusive “Ancient/Future” theme (Walking Wake and Iron Leaves promos were included as box toppers, which also boosts the box’s value). The market volatility on Temporal Forces is low – it’s rising at a steady rate, suggesting collectors are buying for completion or speculation now that it’s out-of-print. No major reprint news has emerged, so Temporal Forces is on an upward trajectory. Barring a re-release, we expect its price to continue trending upward or stabilize at a higher plateau. Currently, momentum is rising.



Twilight Masquerade Booster Box (SV06)

 Twilight Masquerade booster box (SV06). This set’s marquee card, Ogerpon ex (and its masked forms), became highly coveted, helping boxes appreciate post-release.

Twilight Masquerade, released in May 2024, has seen its booster box price climb to around $273.56pittpokeresearch.com. That’s nearly a 10% jump in the past month (from roughly $250 to $274). This uptick reflects high demand for the set’s chase cards – especially the various Ogerpon ex secret rares and the popular Bloodmoon Ursaluna. In mid-2024, Twilight Masquerade product initially sold well, and by early 2025, boxes became scarcer. Over the last month, we’ve observed multiple sales in the $270–$295 range, confirming the upward movepricecharting.compricecharting.com. One data point even had a box selling near $293 recentlypricecharting.com. This indicates collectors are willing to pay a premium for sealed Twilight Masquerade, likely betting on Ogerpon’s long-term appeal (and the set’s overall aesthetic, which celebrates the Kitakami legends). Trend: Rising. Unless The Pokémon Company does a targeted reprint (which they haven’t signaled for this set), Twilight Masquerade’s price should remain elevated or continue creeping up. It’s worth noting the market volatility is moderate – prices have risen but not doubled overnight, suggesting sustained collector interest rather than a one-off spike. Overall, Twilight Masquerade booster boxes are on an upward trajectory.



Stellar Crown Booster Box (SV07)

 Stellar Crown booster box (SV07). Centered on Terapagos and Area Zero’s treasures, this September 2024 set has quietly increased in price as fans chase its sparkling Secret Rares.

The Stellar Crown booster box is currently around $229pittpokeresearch.com, up from roughly $210 a month ago. That ~9% increase continues the gentle rise this set has seen in 2025. Initially released in September 2024, Stellar Crown had a standard print run and was available at or below MSRP through late 2024. However, as product dried up in 2025, prices began to appreciate. The set contains Terapagos ex and a suite of sparkly Secret Rare Pokémon that have grown in popularity (Umbreon fans particularly liked the Dark Paldean Evolutions included, which drove some demand). The last month’s price movement confirms Stellar Crown is trending upward, likely due to limited remaining supply and collectors rounding out their Scarlet & Violet era collections. At ~$229, it’s about 40% above its original MSRP ($160), indicating solid growth. No reprints have been announced, and the price volatility has been low-to-moderate (a steady climb rather than spikes). In summary, Stellar Crown’s box price is rising steadily. It may not be skyrocketing like Paldea Evolved, but the direction is clearly upward as we move further from its print window.



Surging Sparks Booster Box (SV08)

 Surging Sparks booster box (SV08). This late 2024 set features a Pikachu ex Special Illustration Rare that became an instant chase, pushing box demand. A reprint briefly dipped prices, but they’ve since rebounded.

  • Current Market Price (Aug 2025): $234.64pittpokeresearch.com

  • Price One Month Ago: ~$215 (post-reprint low)

  • Monthly Change: +$20 (+9.3%) – Rising

Surging Sparks has had an interesting trajectory. As of now, boxes average $234.64 on TCGplayerpittpokeresearch.com – about a 9% rise from ~$215 one month ago. Earlier this summer, The Pokémon Company executed a small reprint wave for Surging Sparks (the set was hugely popular due to the Stellar Terra Pikachu ex card). Before the reprint, boxes had spiked to ~$275reddit.com; the reprint knocked them down to the ~$215 range in Julyreddit.com. In the past month, we’ve observed prices climbing back up: from that ~$215 low to the mid-$230s now. This suggests the reprinted supply was quickly absorbed by the market, and demand remains strong. Multiple recent sales have been in the $240–$260 range, showing recoverypricecharting.compricecharting.com. Overall, the trend over the last month is rising, as Surging Sparks shakes off the reprint dip. Buyers appear confident that any further reprints will be limited (if at all), and the presence of fan-favorite Pikachu (with a unique crystallized design) gives this set lasting appeal. It’s a great case study of how a reprint can cause a temporary price correction, followed by a rebound. At this point, Surging Sparks booster boxes are again on the rise – not as sharply as pre-reprint, but steadily increasing as remaining stock dries up.



Journey Together Enhanced Booster Box (SV09)

 Journey Together “Enhanced” booster box (SV09). Each box includes an N’s Reshiram stamped promo, which along with popular character cards (Lillie, Hop, etc.) has made this March 2025 set a sleeper hit.

The Journey Together booster box – specifically the Enhanced Booster Box that includes a box-topper promo – is about $258 currentlypittpokeresearch.com, up from roughly $240 a month ago. That’s a healthy ~7.5% climb in four weeks. Journey Together (released March 28, 2025) initially had ample supply, and boxes could be found near MSRP ($180) through release weekend. However, within a couple of months, sales volume was high and supply tightened. Over the past month especially, prices have trended upward, crossing the $250 mark. This set’s strength lies in its Trainer’s Pokémon theme – featuring cards like Lillie’s Clefairy and N’s Zoroark, which have proven extremely popular. The box-topper promo (N’s Reshiram) also adds guaranteed value to each box, making sealed boxes attractive to keep closed. According to forum reports, Journey Together was selling out at $165 during release and flipped above $200 shortly afterreddit.com. Now at ~$258, it shows consistent appreciation. Recent data shows multiple sales in the $205–$230 range in early Augustpricecharting.compricecharting.com, with latest sales hitting $225+pricecharting.com, indicating momentum. In summary, Journey Together’s price is rising, though at a moderate rate. It hasn’t exploded like Destined Rivals (the next set), but it is clearly on an upward path as we move further from its release and product becomes scarce.



Destined Rivals Booster Box (SV10)

 Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals booster box (SV10). The finale of Gen 9 (released May 30, 2025) introduced Team Rocket’s Pokémon (e.g., Giovanni’s Mewtwo ex) and quickly became one of the hottest modern sets, doubling in price shortly after release.

  • Current Market Price (Aug 2025): Approximately $300reddit.com (market average)

  • Price One Month Ago: ~$270 (mid-July 2025)

  • Monthly Change: +$30 (+11%) – Rising

Finally, we come to Destined Rivals, the blockbuster last expansion of the Scarlet & Violet era. The market price for a Destined Rivals booster box is roughly $300 as of mid-Augustreddit.com – an astonishing figure considering its $161 MSRP just a few months ago. About a month ago (mid-July), these boxes were selling for around $260–$270; since then, they’ve shot up by another $30 or so, an ~11% jump. In fact, at two months post-release, Destined Rivals boxes were already hitting $300, which is unprecedented for a modern setreddit.comreddit.com. This soaring price (rising trend) has been attributed to several factors:

  • Extraordinary demand vs. supply: Destined Rivals introduced Trainer’s Pokémon from Team Rocket and Cynthia, including Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex and Cynthia’s Garchomp ex, which sent collectors into a frenzy. The set was under-allocated relative to demand, causing a supply crunch.

  • No immediate reprint: The set is so popular that it’s selling at nearly 2× MSRP just two months after release – something even Evolving Skies didn’t do in that timeframereddit.com. As one observer noted, “a set being 2x MSRP just 2 months after release is not normal”reddit.com. Retail restocks sold out instantly, and prices skyrocketed.

  • Speculation and FOMO: Many investors are buying cases, speculating Destined Rivals will be the generation-defining set. This has created a feedback loop of rising prices. Even talk of a reprint hasn’t significantly cooled the market – any small restock gets scooped up, and the price floor remains highreddit.com.

In the last month, Destined Rivals kept rising from its already high base. The trend is clearly upward (rising), though it’s worth cautioning that this set is a prime reprint candidate due to its extreme price. Some analysts expect a 20–30% price drop if/when a reprint wave hitsreddit.com (similar to what happened with Surging Sparks). Indeed, discussions in the community suggest reprints are “absolutely” coming given the $300+ pricereddit.com. But until an official reprint occurs, Destined Rivals boxes remain white-hot, and the trajectory is up. As of now, $300 and rising is the state of this product – making it one of the fastest-appreciating modern booster boxes ever.



Conclusion: In August 2025, every Scarlet & Violet-era booster box is on the rise, reflecting the overall strength of the Pokémon TCG market. Older sets like Base and Obsidian Flames show steady appreciation as they become scarce, mid-era sets like Paldea Evolved and Twilight Masquerade have surged due to chase cards and low supply, and newer sets like Destined Rivals have shattered price norms with unprecedented demand. Collectors and investors are evidently betting on the longevity of these products. Keep an eye out for reprints (which can temporarily soften prices), but as we’ve seen, even reprinted sets (e.g., Surging Sparks) tend to rebound given sustained interest. For now, sealed Scarlet & Violet booster boxes are one of the hottest segments of the hobby, and anyone holding them has likely seen healthy gains over the past month.

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