The will kick off 2024 with the new set, and the Elite Trainer Box is a deluxe way to celebrate the addition. follows the November release of, localizing cards from the Japanese set along with some that didn't make it into the Western launch of The set will be significantly bigger than with over 240 cards in total, and more than 100 of these cards will focus on Shiny Pokémon.
The Elite Trainer Box follows a tradition of premium offerings, with the first Elite Trainer Box appearing as part of the Plasma Storm expansion in 2013. These have become something for fans to regularly look forward to when new sets release. featured two distinct versions of the Elite Trainer Box themed after Iron Valiant and Roaring Moon, with unique promo cards, sleeves, and dividers. is sticking to just one box, with Mimikyu as the featured Pokémon for art and promos.
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The Elite Trainer Box includes 9 booster packs for the expansion alongside a number of interesting accessories for play or collection. On the gameplay end, a set of 6 damage-counter dice, a competition-legal coin-flip die, and 2 plastic condition markers provide easy methods of keeping track of various elements. A promo illustration card, a set of 65 card sleeves, and a storage box with dividers all feature a Shiny Mimikyu. The set is rounded out by 45 Energy cards, a code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live, and a player's guide.
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A Pokémon Center variant of the Elite Trainer Box features the same core contents but increases a couple of quantities for some extra appeal. 11 booster packs are included in this
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