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Keep it sealed.
No product returns more than 34% of its sealed price.
If you must open something: Battle Styles Booster Box loses the least at 34.1% return.
All 5 Products
Battle Styles Booster Box
36 packs
34.1%
return on $253.55
$253.55 → EV: $86.40
You lose ~$167.15
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Battle Styles Booster Pack
1 pack
32.6%
return on $7.36
$7.36 → EV: $2.40
You lose ~$4.96
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Battle Styles 3 Pack Blister
3 packs
24.0%
return on $32.06
$32.06 → EV: $7.70
You lose ~$24.36
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Battle Styles Build & Battle Box
4 packs
23.8%
return on $44.52
$44.52 → EV: $10.60
You lose ~$33.92
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Battle Styles ETB
8 packs
17.7%
return on $114.29
$114.29 → EV: $20.20
You lose ~$94.09
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Chase Cards — What could you pull?
Tyranitar V (Alternate Full Art)
#155/163
Ultra Rare$196.40
EV: $0.98
Empoleon V (Alternate Full Art)
#146/163
Ultra Rare$57.95
EV: $0.29
Mimikyu V (Full Art)
#148/163
Ultra Rare$26.19
EV: $0.13
Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX (Alternate Art Secret)
#170/163
Secret Rare$71.33
EV: $0.09
Rapid Strike Urshifu V (Alternate Full Art)
#153/163
Ultra Rare$15.47
EV: $0.08
Phoebe (Full Art)
#161/163
Ultra Rare$14.28
EV: $0.07
Single Strike Urshifu V (Alternate Full Art)
#151/163
Ultra Rare$13.57
EV: $0.07
Victini V (Full Art)
#144/163
Ultra Rare$9.23
EV: $0.05
Tyranitar V (Full Art)
#154/163
Ultra Rare$8.17
EV: $0.04
Single Strike Urshifu VMAX (Alternate Art Secret)
#168/163
Secret Rare$32.07
EV: $0.04
The Math — EV Breakdown & Pull Rates
| Rarity | Cards | Avg Value | Pull Rate | EV/Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 40 | $10.23 | 20.00% | $2.05 |
| Secret Rare(SR) | 20 | $12.09 | 2.40% | $0.29 |
| Holo Rare(H) | 16 | $0.28 | 22.00% | $0.06 |
| Total EV / Pack | $2.40 | |||
| Rarity | Pull Rate | Odds | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holo Rare(H) | 22.00% | 1 in 5 | 630 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 20.00% | 1 in 5 | 630 |
| Secret Rare(SR) | 2.40% | 1 in 42 | 630 |
Sources: https://www.digitaltq.com/vivid-voltage-booster-pull-rates-pokemon-tcg, https://pack-kingdom.com/pokemon-booster-pack-pull-rates/
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Battle Styles worth opening?
- At current market prices, Battle Styles Booster Box only returns 34% of its sealed price. You are better off keeping it sealed or buying singles directly.
- What is the EV of a Battle Styles booster pack?
- The expected value of a single Battle Styles booster pack is $2.40 based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community pull rate data.
- What are the best cards to pull in Battle Styles?
- The most valuable cards in Battle Styles are Tyranitar V (Alternate Full Art) ($196.40), Empoleon V (Alternate Full Art) ($57.95), Mimikyu V (Full Art) ($26.19).
- How often do you pull a chase card in Battle Styles?
- Pull rates are based on 630 pack openings from community sources. See the pull rate table below for exact odds per rarity tier.
As of February 2026, Battle Styles products return an average of 26% of their sealed price based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community-sourced pull rate data from 630+ pack openings.