Booster boxes are often some of the best investments. Considering Paldea Evolved is one of the best sets from the Scarlet Violet era, Paldea Evolved booster boxes are a GREAT investment.
Let me explain..
Key Takeaways:
- Paldea Evolved has a great chase card, the Magikarp
- Paldea Evolved has great top-tier depth outside the Magikarp, including the Iono SIR and Raichu/Tyranitar IRs
- The set is nearing 2 years of age and is unlikely to see another reprint
- The set offers a great opening experience for collectors with plenty of great artworks, similar to Crown Zenith
- The cheapest prices I have found as of late are on Hobbiesville and eBay
The Amazing Chase..
The Magikarp illustration rare card, created by Shinji Kanda, is one of the best cards of the Scarlet & Violet era. Even as only an illustration rare (IR), as opposed to a special illustration rare (SIR), the card has continued to grow over the past 16 months, moving from $40 to $250 raw.
In order for a set to be considered great, it needs to have a top chase card, which Paldea Evolved has with this cute little fishy.
Unrivaled depth
Paldea Evolved has incredible depth outside of the Magikarp. Some of the top cards include the Iono SIR, and the Raichu and Tyranitar IR cards.
That said, even outside these top 4 hits, Paldea Evolved is incredibly deep and has some great, underappreciate artworks like the Marill, Fuecoco, Skeledirge, Tinkaton, Sprigatito, Maushold, and Mismagius to name a few.
It is very rare to come across a set that has depth like Paldea Evolved.
No More Reprints..
The final consideration that makes Paldea Evolved booster boxes a great investment are the fact we (probably) won’t see any more reprints of the set. Paldea Evolved was released June 9, 2023 meaning that it’s almost a two year old set. Couple this with the fact Pokemon is dealing with a major shift in demand and trying to print enough Prismatic Evolutions and Surging Sparks to keep their base satisfied, these older sets like Paldea will more than likely be neglected.
In short, with each passing day, there are less booster boxes of Paldea Evolved on the market.
Most stores in Canada have already moved their prices of Paldea Evolved booster boxes up to $300 CAD.
I still recommend checking eBay first to see if there is a better deal. If not, Hobbiesville is always a great option that also earns you 1% Shop Cash and another 1% in store credit.
If you are interested in buying other booster boxes, I compiled a list of the cheapest prices for each booster box in the SV/SWSH eras.
Conclusion
Paldea Evolved booster boxes are a great investment. The set is getting older by the day and has a great supporting cast of cards to prop up the Magikarp chase. It won’t be the next Evolving Skies, but even at $300 CAD per box, it is still one of the best options on the market right now.