Pokémon TCG: 10 Most Expensive Collection Boxes
Among the many collection boxes released in the , the 10 most expensive boxes earn their high price tags with rare cards, beautiful artwork, and fan-favorite Pokémon. While these prices bounce around based on the availability of the collection boxes over time, the demand for these products is usually steady thanks to The Pokémon Company purposely putting extra details into the cards inside. These include different Holo versions, textured cards, and alternate art that can’t be found elsewhere.
Prices for these collections vary greatly from site to site. A general estimate of a rare collection box’s price is usually based on its second-hand market value, as new copies of these boxes are rarely being produced. Therefore, these prices are based on the average price of real, completed online marketplace listings (via eBay). Additionally, these listings are only for unopened, undamaged boxes, meaning the box and the contents themselves are most likely to be in perfect condition.
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The Box gives off an air of prestige: The bronze, metallic Charizard design on the front gives the collection a premium feel, making for a great display box. But the primary reason the Champion’s Path collection fetches a high price is the fan-favorite Shiny Charizard V card within. Any Charizard card sells well, but a Shiny version is incredibly rare — this card alone can fetch roughly $200 USD.
The Hidden Fates Elite Trainer Box also contains a Shiny Charizard, this time in GX form. However, Hidden Fates has a noticeable advantage over Champion’s Path: Legendaries. Specifically, collectors can find rare Legendary bird cards inside the set, including Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres. These
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