Don't rip Evolving Skies right now.
Keep it sealed.
No product returns more than 22% of its sealed price.
If you must open something: Evolving Skies Booster Pack loses the least at 22.4% return.
All 6 Products
Evolving Skies Booster Pack
1 pack
22.4%
return on $36.39
$36.39 → EV: $8.17
You lose ~$28.22
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Evolving Skies Build & Battle Box
4 packs
14.2%
return on $237.09
$237.09 → EV: $33.68
You lose ~$203.41
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Evolving Skies 3 Pack Blister
3 packs
13.9%
return on $180.45
$180.45 → EV: $25.01
You lose ~$155.44
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Evolving Skies ETB
8 packs
12.6%
return on $528.27
$528.27 → EV: $66.36
You lose ~$461.91
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Evolving Skies Booster Box
36 packs
11.7%
return on $2515.95
$2515.95 → EV: $294.12
You lose ~$2221.83
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Evolving Skies PC ETB
10 packs
9.7%
return on $864.33
$864.33 → EV: $83.70
You lose ~$780.63
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Chase Cards — What could you pull?
Umbreon VMAX (Alternate Art Secret)
#215/203
Secret Rare$1671.33
EV: $1.18
Dragonite V (Alternate Full Art)
#192/203
Ultra Rare$375.78
EV: $1.01
Umbreon V (Alternate Full Art)
#189/203
Ultra Rare$297.90
EV: $0.80
Rayquaza V (Alternate Full Art)
#194/203
Ultra Rare$282.86
EV: $0.76
Espeon V (Alternate Full Art)
#180/203
Ultra Rare$189.37
EV: $0.51
Rayquaza VMAX (Alternate Art Secret)
#218/203
Secret Rare$653.79
EV: $0.46
Sylveon V (Alternate Full Art)
#184/203
Ultra Rare$136.56
EV: $0.37
Glaceon V (Alternate Full Art)
#175/203
Ultra Rare$108.58
EV: $0.29
Leafeon V (Alternate Full Art)
#167/203
Ultra Rare$106.80
EV: $0.29
Sylveon VMAX (Alternate Art Secret)
#212/203
Secret Rare$334.14
EV: $0.24
The Math — EV Breakdown & Pull Rates
| Rarity | Cards | Avg Value | Pull Rate | EV/Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 71 | $29.06 | 19.00% | $5.52 |
| Secret Rare(SR) | 34 | $108.06 | 2.40% | $2.59 |
| Holo Rare(H) | 20 | $0.29 | 22.00% | $0.06 |
| Total EV / Pack | $8.17 | |||
| Rarity | Pull Rate | Odds | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holo Rare(H) | 22.00% | 1 in 5 | 630 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 19.00% | 1 in 5 | 630 |
| Secret Rare(SR) | 2.40% | 1 in 42 | 630 |
Sources: https://www.digitaltq.com/evolving-skies-best-cards-to-pull-pokemon-tcg, https://www.digitaltq.com/vivid-voltage-booster-pull-rates-pokemon-tcg, https://pack-kingdom.com/pokemon-booster-pack-pull-rates/
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Evolving Skies worth opening?
- At current market prices, Evolving Skies Booster Pack only returns 22% of its sealed price. You are better off keeping it sealed or buying singles directly.
- What is the EV of a Evolving Skies booster pack?
- The expected value of a single Evolving Skies booster pack is $8.17 based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community pull rate data.
- What are the best cards to pull in Evolving Skies?
- The most valuable cards in Evolving Skies are Umbreon VMAX (Alternate Art Secret) ($1671.33), Dragonite V (Alternate Full Art) ($375.78), Umbreon V (Alternate Full Art) ($297.90).
- How often do you pull a chase card in Evolving Skies?
- 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, Evolving Skies products return an average of 14% of their sealed price based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community-sourced pull rate data from 630+ pack openings.