Quick facts
| Release date | January 26, 2024 |
| Set code | SV4.5 (special set) |
| Card count | 91 main set, 245 including shiny rares and secret rares |
| Chase cards | Mew ex SIR (232/091), Charizard ex SIR (234/091), Gardevoir ex SIR, Iono SIR, shiny Charmander (050/091), shiny Pikachu, Great Tusk ex and Iron Treads ex SIRs |
| Sealed products | Elite Trainer Box, Pokémon Center ETB, Booster Bundle, Tins (Great Tusk ex and Iron Treads ex), Mini Tins, Premium Collection (Shiny Charizard ex), ex Collections, Sticker Collections, 3-Pack and 1-Pack Blisters |
| Standard booster box | Not released (special set) |
| ETB price range (Aug 2026) | $400–$480 |
Sealed products for Paldean Fates
Elite Trainer Box
The Shiny Mimikyu ETB includes nine packs, a full-art shiny Mimikyu promo, 65 sleeves, dice and a storage box. MSRP was $54.99. Sealed ETBs sell for $400–$480 as of August 2026, with recent sales spread across that whole band and the occasional discounted example with shelf wear. It is the flagship product and the one that has appreciated the most since release.
Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box
The Pokémon Center edition adds two packs (11 total) and exclusive stamped energy. It runs $560–$680 sealed and shows up for sale less than once a week on the major marketplaces. The Pokémon Center logo on the front panel and the 11-pack count on the back are the things to confirm.
Booster Bundle
Six packs at a $26.94 retail price, now $160–$195 sealed. With no booster box, bundles are the closest thing to buying packs in bulk, and they are the best per-pack value in the set, though still roughly $28–$32 per pack.
Tins and Mini Tins
The full-size Paldean Fates tins feature shiny Great Tusk ex and shiny Iron Treads ex, each with four packs and an ex promo, and trade at $70–$95 sealed. The mini tins, with two packs and a sticker sheet, run $40–$55 each, with the five-tin display box around $200–$260. Tins are frequently dented in shipping, and dented examples sell at a discount.
Premium Collection, ex Collections and Sticker Collections
The Premium Collection with a shiny Charizard ex promo, jumbo card and six packs is the most collected mid-tier product and sells for $180–$240 sealed. The ex Collections (Great Tusk ex and Iron Treads ex, four packs each) trade at $70–$95, and the Sticker Collections (Fidough, Maschiff and Greavard, three packs each) at $45–$60. All of these were $20–$50 at retail.
Blisters
Three-pack blisters with a promo sell for $80–$105 and single-pack checklane blisters for $28–$38. Blisters are the highest per-pack cost in the set and the product most often resealed, so buy them in person where possible.
Chase cards and pull rates
Mew ex SIR (232/091) is the top card and has traded between $650 and $1,000 raw through 2026, an unusual result for a special set that was reprinted. Charizard ex SIR (234/091) sits at $250–$350, and Gardevoir ex SIR and Iono SIR are each in the $90–$160 range. Below the SIRs, the shiny baby Pokémon carry the set: shiny Charmander (050/091) trades around $40–$70 and shiny Pikachu, Mimikyu and the Paldea starters are all popular pulls in the $10–$40 range. The Great Tusk ex and Iron Treads ex SIRs are a step lower.
Shiny rares are common enough that most packs contain one or two, which is what makes the set fun to open. SIRs are commonly reported at roughly one per 100–130 packs, so an ETB should be expected to yield shinies but not an SIR.
Is Paldean Fates worth buying sealed?
Paldean Fates has followed the Hidden Fates and Shining Fates pattern closely: heavy retail supply for the first year, then a steady climb once product left shelves. At $400-plus for an ETB the per-pack cost is around $45, which is far above what the packs return on average. The reason to buy sealed is scarcity and the Mew ex SIR keeping the set in the spotlight. The main risk is another reprint; The Pokémon Company reprinted Paldean Fates in 2024, and shiny sets have historically received multiple runs. If you buy at current prices, plan to hold for years rather than months.
How to spot fakes and resealed products
Paldean Fates packs are heavier when they contain an SIR, and the high pack price has made weighed-and-resealed product common. Genuine ETBs use matte shrink with a horizontal back seam and vent holes; a glossy vent-free wrap is a warning sign. The packs use a shiny Mimikyu design with a subtle matte texture, and crimps should be evenly ribbed with no flattened sections. Every real pack includes a code card. Tins are the hardest product to verify because the shrink is sometimes removed at retail, so prefer tins with the factory wrap and check that the promo card window is intact. For bundles, the flaps should be glued on all sides with no adhesive residue.
Where to buy Paldean Fates sealed
Shops that received the 2024 reprint often still have ETBs and tins at prices below eBay, so search the card shop directory and ask about back stock. Card shows are a reliable source for bundles and the Premium Collection. Online, these eBay searches return the cleanest listings:
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Paldean Fates booster box?
No. Paldean Fates is a special set, sold only through ETBs, booster bundles, tins, collections and blisters. Any "Paldean Fates Booster Box" listing is a repackaged product.
How much is a Paldean Fates ETB worth in 2026?
Sealed retail ETBs sell for $400–$480 as of August 2026, and Pokémon Center ETBs for $560–$680.
What is the most valuable card in Paldean Fates?
Mew ex Special Illustration Rare (232/091), trading between $650 and $1,000 raw, followed by shiny Charizard ex SIR (234/091).
Was Paldean Fates reprinted?
Yes, the set was reprinted during 2024. No further reprint has been announced, but shiny special sets have historically received multiple print runs.
How many packs come in a Paldean Fates ETB?
Nine booster packs, plus a shiny Mimikyu promo card, sleeves, dice, energy cards and a storage box.
What are the pull rates for Paldean Fates shinies?
Shiny rares appear in most packs, often one or two per pack. Special Illustration Rares are commonly reported at roughly one per 100–130 packs.
Prices in this guide were last reviewed 2026-08. Live eBay listings above update daily.
