Quick facts
| Release date | March 22, 2024 |
| Set code | SV05 |
| Card count | 162 main set, 218 including secret rares |
| Chase cards | Walking Wake ex SIR, Iron Leaves ex SIR, Iron Crown ex SIR, Gouging Fire ex SIR, Raging Bolt ex SIR, Flutter Mane Illustration Rare, Eri SIR, Cyrano SIR |
| Sealed products | Booster Box, Elite Trainer Box (Walking Wake and Iron Leaves versions), Pokémon Center ETB, Booster Bundle, Walking Wake ex Box, Iron Leaves ex Box, 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) | $280–$330 |
Sealed products for Temporal Forces
Booster Box
The 36-pack box launched at $161.64, the first SV set at the higher MSRP, and it remained easy to buy through most of 2024. Sealed boxes now trade at $280–$330, a per-pack cost of about $8–$9. It is the best per-pack value in the set and the product with the most consistent secondary-market demand.
Elite Trainer Box (Walking Wake and Iron Leaves)
Two retail ETBs were released, one featuring Walking Wake and one featuring Iron Leaves, each with nine packs, a full-art promo, 65 sleeves and accessories at a $54.99 MSRP. Sealed they trade at $115–$145, with the Walking Wake version usually a few dollars higher. Contents are otherwise identical, so buy by preferred artwork.
Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box
The Pokémon Center editions carry 11 packs and exclusive energy cards and sell for $180–$225 sealed. The premium over retail ETBs is roughly $60–$80, which is typical for a mid-demand SV set.
Booster Bundle
Six packs at $26.94 retail, now $80–$100 sealed. The bundle is the sensible option for buyers who want a small number of packs without paying blister prices.
Walking Wake ex Box and Iron Leaves ex Box
These two collection boxes each contain four Temporal Forces packs, a full-art ex promo of the featured Paradox Pokémon and a jumbo card, originally $21.99. Sealed they trade at $45–$60 each. They are inexpensive, display well and make a reasonable entry point for new collectors.
Build & Battle Box and Build & Battle Stadium
The Build & Battle Box (four packs, a deck and a stamped promo) sells for $40–$50 sealed. The Build & Battle Stadium lists at $85–$105 and is the least common Temporal Forces product on the secondary market.
Blisters and Sleeved Boosters
Three-pack blisters trade at $35–$48, single-pack blisters at $11–$15 and loose sleeved boosters at $9–$12. Loose packs from this set are cheap enough that resealing is less common than for the premium sets, but it does happen.
Chase cards and pull rates
The Paradox ex Special Illustration Rares share the top of the checklist. Walking Wake ex SIR trades around $40–$70 raw, Iron Leaves ex SIR around $30–$50, and Iron Crown ex, Gouging Fire ex and Raging Bolt ex SIRs sit in the $25–$50 band. The full-art trainers Eri and Cyrano are $15–$30 each. Below the SIRs, the Flutter Mane Illustration Rare is the most collected art card in the set, and the ACE SPEC cards (Prime Catcher in particular) carried real demand from players for most of 2024 and 2025.
Special Illustration Rares are commonly reported at roughly one per 100 packs, so a booster box has a fair chance at one. ACE SPECs appear at roughly one per box or slightly more often, and Illustration Rares show up several times per box.
Is Temporal Forces worth buying sealed?
Temporal Forces has no single card that drives sealed demand, which is why box prices have risen only moderately since 2024. At $280–$330 the per-pack cost is reasonable, and the set has the structural advantages of any out-of-print SV main set: a deep SIR list, popular art cards and a finite supply. The realistic outlook is slow appreciation in line with the era rather than a breakout. Reprint risk is low because the set was printed adequately during its retail life and there has been little pressure for another run. It suits buyers who want a low-drama sealed hold at a price that has not outpaced its contents.
How to spot fakes and resealed products
Genuine Temporal Forces boxes use matte shrink with one horizontal seam on the back and a small pattern of vent holes; packs are stacked in four rows of nine with alternating art. Both ETBs use the same wrap pattern and a lidded box with the promo card visible through a window, so confirm the promo art matches the exterior. Every real pack includes a code card, and crimps should be evenly ribbed. For the ex boxes, the four packs are visible through the front window and should sit flat with matching art orientation; rearranged or puffy packs suggest tampering.
Where to buy Temporal Forces sealed
Many shops still have Temporal Forces at or near retail-plus pricing because it was ordered in volume, so check the card shop directory before buying online. Card shows are worth a look for the ex boxes and ETBs, which vendors often bundle at a discount. Online, these eBay searches keep results clean:
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Temporal Forces booster box?
Yes. Temporal Forces is a main set with a standard 36-pack booster box, which is the best per-pack value among its sealed products.
How much is a Temporal Forces booster box worth in 2026?
Sealed boxes sell for $280–$330 as of August 2026.
What is the difference between the Walking Wake and Iron Leaves ETBs?
Only the artwork, sleeves and promo card differ. Both contain nine booster packs from the same print run.
What is the most valuable card in Temporal Forces?
Walking Wake ex Special Illustration Rare, trading around $40–$70 raw, with Iron Leaves ex SIR and the other Paradox ex SIRs close behind.
Does Temporal Forces have ACE SPEC cards?
Yes. Temporal Forces reintroduced ACE SPEC cards to the game, and they appear at roughly one per booster box.
Will Temporal Forces be reprinted?
No reprint has been announced, and the set was printed in adequate quantity during its retail run, so a further print run seems unlikely.
Prices in this guide were last reviewed 2026-08. Live eBay listings above update daily.
