Don't rip Paldea Evolved right now.
Keep it sealed.
No product returns more than 28% of its sealed price.
If you must open something: Paldea Evolved 3 Pack Blister loses the least at 27.8% return.
All 8 Products
Paldea Evolved 3 Pack Blister
3 packs
27.8%
return on $33.15
$33.15 → EV: $9.23
You lose ~$23.92
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Paldea Evolved Booster Box
36 packs
24.3%
return on $431.40
$431.40 → EV: $104.76
You lose ~$326.64
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Paldea Evolved Build & Battle Box
4 packs
23.8%
return on $53.04
$53.04 → EV: $12.64
You lose ~$40.40
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Paldea Evolved Single Pack Blister
1 pack
23.6%
return on $13.41
$13.41 → EV: $3.16
You lose ~$10.25
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Paldea Evolved Booster Pack
1 pack
23.3%
return on $12.49
$12.49 → EV: $2.91
You lose ~$9.58
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Paldea Evolved ETB
9 packs
20.5%
return on $132.53
$132.53 → EV: $27.19
You lose ~$105.34
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Paldea Evolved Booster Bundle
6 packs
20.2%
return on $86.39
$86.39 → EV: $17.46
You lose ~$68.93
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Paldea Evolved PC ETB
11 packs
13.7%
return on $247.60
$247.60 → EV: $34.01
You lose ~$213.59
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Chase Cards — What could you pull?
Magikarp - 203/193
#203/193
Illustration Rare$278.29
EV: $0.60
Raichu - 211/193
#211/193
Illustration Rare$66.23
EV: $0.14
Tyranitar - 222/193
#222/193
Illustration Rare$59.67
EV: $0.13
Maushold - 226/193
#226/193
Illustration Rare$54.96
EV: $0.12
Iono - 269/193
#269/193
Special Illustration Rare$51.11
EV: $0.11
Tinkaton ex - 262/193
#262/193
Special Illustration Rare$35.42
EV: $0.07
Fuecoco - 201/193
#201/193
Illustration Rare$34.12
EV: $0.07
Chi-Yu ex - 259/193
#259/193
Special Illustration Rare$35.18
EV: $0.07
Sprigatito - 196/193
#196/193
Illustration Rare$30.77
EV: $0.07
Marill - 204/193
#204/193
Illustration Rare$29.19
EV: $0.06
The Math — EV Breakdown & Pull Rates
| Rarity | Cards | Avg Value | Pull Rate | EV/Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illustration Rare(IR) | 36 | $24.20 | 7.70% | $1.86 |
| Special Illustration Rare(SIR) | 15 | $18.91 | 3.10% | $0.59 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 26 | $3.25 | 6.70% | $0.22 |
| Double Rare(RR) | 17 | $0.91 | 14.30% | $0.13 |
| Hyper Rare(HR) | 9 | $5.84 | 1.80% | $0.11 |
| Total EV / Pack | $2.91 | |||
| Rarity | Pull Rate | Odds | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Rare(RR) | 14.30% | 1 in 7 | 8,000 |
| Illustration Rare(IR) | 7.70% | 1 in 13 | 8,000 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 6.70% | 1 in 15 | 8,000 |
| Special Illustration Rare(SIR) | 3.10% | 1 in 32 | 8,000 |
| Hyper Rare(HR) | 1.80% | 1 in 56 | 8,000 |
Sources: https://www.tcgplayer.com/content/article/Pokemon-TCG-Paldea-Evolved-Pull-Rates/1b7d3e70-9542-4a50-8692-1661e2316521/, https://www.digitaltq.com/paldea-evolved-pull-rates-pokemon-tcg, https://pokepatch.com/2025/05/11/paldea-evolved-pull-rates-in-pokemon-tcg-set/
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Paldea Evolved worth opening?
- At current market prices, Paldea Evolved 3 Pack Blister only returns 28% of its sealed price. You are better off keeping it sealed or buying singles directly.
- What is the EV of a Paldea Evolved booster pack?
- The expected value of a single Paldea Evolved booster pack is $2.91 based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community pull rate data.
- What are the best cards to pull in Paldea Evolved?
- The most valuable cards in Paldea Evolved are Magikarp - 203/193 ($278.29), Raichu - 211/193 ($66.23), Tyranitar - 222/193 ($59.67).
- How often do you pull a chase card in Paldea Evolved?
- Pull rates are based on 8,000 pack openings from community sources. See the pull rate table below for exact odds per rarity tier.
As of February 2026, Paldea Evolved products return an average of 22% of their sealed price based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community-sourced pull rate data from 8,000+ pack openings.