Quick facts
| Release date | November 3, 2023 |
| Set code | SV04 |
| Card count | 182 main set, 266 including secret rares |
| Chase cards | Roaring Moon ex SIR (251/182), Iron Valiant ex SIR (249/182), Garchomp ex SIR, Professor Sada's Vitality SIR, Professor Turo's Scenario SIR, Gengar ex SIR, Roaring Moon and Iron Valiant Illustration Rares |
| Sealed products | Booster Box, Elite Trainer Box (Roaring Moon and Iron Valiant versions), Pokémon Center ETB, Booster Bundle, Build & Battle Box, Build & Battle Stadium, 3-Pack and 1-Pack Blisters, Sleeved Boosters |
| Standard booster box | Yes, 36 packs |
| Booster box price range (Aug 2026) | $250–$300 |
Sealed products for Paradox Rift
Booster Box
The 36-pack box released at $143.64 and stayed on shelves well into 2024. Sealed boxes now trade at $250–$300, which is a per-pack cost of roughly $7–$8, the lowest of any SV main set from 2023. Supply is still fairly healthy on the secondary market, so there is no reason to pay above the range.
Elite Trainer Box (Roaring Moon and Iron Valiant)
Two retail ETB versions were released, one with Roaring Moon and one with Iron Valiant, each with nine packs, a full-art promo of the featured Paradox Pokémon, 65 sleeves and accessories. MSRP was $49.99. Sealed they sell for $125–$155, with the Roaring Moon version usually commanding a slightly higher price because the card is more popular.
Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box
Both ETB designs also have Pokémon Center versions with 11 packs and exclusive energy cards. They run $175–$230 sealed. The premium over retail is smaller here than for the 2023 Charizard-adjacent sets, which reflects the set's lower overall demand.
Booster Bundle
Six packs at a $26.94 MSRP, now $80–$100 sealed. Bundles are the practical choice if you want a few packs to open, but the per-pack cost is nearly double that of a box.
Build & Battle Box and Build & Battle Stadium
The Build & Battle Box (four packs, a 40-card deck and one of four stamped promos) trades at $40–$52. The Stadium version, with two kits plus supplies, lists around $85–$110. Both are more useful to players than collectors and have not moved much since release.
Blisters and Sleeved Boosters
Three-pack blisters trade at $32–$45, single-pack blisters at $10–$14 and sleeved boosters at $8–$11. Because loose packs from this set are cheap, they are less often targeted by resealers than 151 or Obsidian Flames packs, but the usual checks still apply.
Chase cards and pull rates
Roaring Moon ex SIR (251/182) is the headline card, trading around $50–$80 raw, with Iron Valiant ex SIR (249/182) close behind at $40–$65. Garchomp ex SIR and Gengar ex SIR sit in the $25–$45 range, and the two professor SIRs, Sada's Vitality and Turo's Scenario, are $20–$35 each. The Illustration Rares of Roaring Moon, Iron Valiant and the ancient Paradox Pokémon are popular low-cost pulls, and the set's gold hyper rares mostly sit below $20.
Special Illustration Rares are commonly reported at roughly one per 100 packs, similar to other SV main sets, so a box has a decent chance at one SIR but no guarantee. Illustration Rares turn up several times per box on average, and the double-rare ex cards show up in roughly one of every four to five packs.
Is Paradox Rift worth buying sealed?
At $250–$300 a box, Paradox Rift is one of the few SV main sets where the sealed price has not run far ahead of the per-pack value. That makes it a lower-risk way to hold a sealed SV box: if the chase cards rise, the box has room to follow, and if they do not, you have not overpaid. The lack of a marquee card is the honest downside; boxes without a Charizard or Umbreon tend to appreciate slowly and depend on general demand for the era rather than a single chase. Reprint risk is modest because the set was already printed heavily. It is a patient hold, not a quick gain.
How to spot fakes and resealed products
Paradox Rift is less targeted than the premium SV sets, but rewrapped boxes do circulate now that prices have crossed $250. Genuine boxes have a horizontal back seam, matte shrink with vent holes, and four rows of nine packs in the standard alternating art layout. The ETBs use the same wrap pattern; a Roaring Moon ETB with a glossy, seamless wrap is a red flag. Every real pack includes a code card, and pack crimps should be evenly ribbed with no flattened areas. Because Roaring Moon and Iron Valiant ETBs share almost identical box shapes, check the promo card visible through the lid matches the artwork on the outside.
Where to buy Paradox Rift sealed
Because the set was widely distributed, many shops still have Paradox Rift boxes and ETBs at prices below eBay, so check the card shop directory first. Card shows regularly have 2023 product on tables at fair prices, and it is a good set to buy in person because the savings over online are small enough that shipping matters. Online, use these eBay searches:
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Paradox Rift booster box?
Yes. Paradox Rift is a main set with a standard 36-pack booster box, and it is the cheapest per-pack way to buy the set.
How much is a Paradox Rift booster box worth in 2026?
Sealed boxes sell for $250–$300 as of August 2026.
What is the difference between the Roaring Moon and Iron Valiant ETBs?
Only the box art, sleeves and promo card differ. Both contain nine booster packs from the same print run, and the Roaring Moon version usually trades a few dollars higher.
What is the most valuable card in Paradox Rift?
Roaring Moon ex Special Illustration Rare (251/182), trading around $50–$80 raw, followed by Iron Valiant ex SIR.
Is Paradox Rift a good investment?
It is a lower-risk sealed hold because the price has stayed close to the per-pack value, but without a marquee chase card it is likely to appreciate slowly.
Will Paradox Rift be reprinted?
No reprint has been announced. The set was printed heavily during its retail life, which is the main reason sealed prices remain moderate.
Prices in this guide were last reviewed 2026-08. Live eBay listings above update daily.
