Don't rip Scarlet & Violet right now.
Keep it sealed.
No product returns more than 25% of its sealed price.
If you must open something: Scarlet & Violet Booster Box loses the least at 25.2% return.
All 8 Products
Scarlet & Violet Booster Box
36 packs
25.2%
return on $263.17
$263.17 → EV: $66.24
You lose ~$196.93
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Scarlet & Violet 3 Pack Blister
3 packs
24.1%
return on $24.94
$24.94 → EV: $6.02
You lose ~$18.92
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Scarlet & Violet Booster Pack
1 pack
23.4%
return on $7.88
$7.88 → EV: $1.84
You lose ~$6.04
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Scarlet & Violet Single Pack Blister
1 pack
23.1%
return on $9.03
$9.03 → EV: $2.09
You lose ~$6.94
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Scarlet & Violet Build & Battle Box
4 packs
22.5%
return on $37.11
$37.11 → EV: $8.36
You lose ~$28.75
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Scarlet & Violet ETB
9 packs
17.5%
return on $100.22
$100.22 → EV: $17.56
You lose ~$82.66
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Scarlet & Violet PC ETB
11 packs
14.4%
return on $154.51
$154.51 → EV: $22.24
You lose ~$132.27
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Scarlet & Violet Booster Bundle
6 packs
14.4%
return on $76.71
$76.71 → EV: $11.04
You lose ~$65.67
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Chase Cards — What could you pull?
Gardevoir ex - 245/198
#245/198
Special Illustration Rare$60.65
EV: $0.19
Drowzee - 210/198
#210/198
Illustration Rare$38.19
EV: $0.12
Kirlia - 212/198
#212/198
Illustration Rare$34.50
EV: $0.11
Ralts - 211/198
#211/198
Illustration Rare$30.25
EV: $0.10
Riolu - 215/198
#215/198
Illustration Rare$26.43
EV: $0.08
Slowpoke - 204/198
#204/198
Illustration Rare$25.85
EV: $0.08
Miriam - 251/198
#251/198
Special Illustration Rare$22.32
EV: $0.07
Miraidon ex - 244/198
#244/198
Special Illustration Rare$19.20
EV: $0.06
Koraidon ex - 247/198
#247/198
Special Illustration Rare$16.35
EV: $0.05
Greavard - 214/198
#214/198
Illustration Rare$14.95
EV: $0.05
The Math — EV Breakdown & Pull Rates
| Rarity | Cards | Avg Value | Pull Rate | EV/Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illustration Rare(IR) | 24 | $12.20 | 7.70% | $0.94 |
| Special Illustration Rare(SIR) | 10 | $15.56 | 3.10% | $0.48 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 20 | $3.14 | 6.70% | $0.21 |
| Hyper Rare(HR) | 6 | $6.01 | 1.90% | $0.11 |
| Double Rare(RR) | 12 | $0.68 | 14.30% | $0.10 |
| Total EV / Pack | $1.84 | |||
| 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) | 1.90% | 1 in 53 | 8,000 |
Sources: https://www.tcgplayer.com/content/article/Pokemon-TCG-Scarlet-Violet-Pull-Rates/a7702fce-dd64-4a58-beb1-0f871c853215/, https://www.digitaltq.com/scarlet-violet-pull-rates-pokemon-tcg, https://cardshoplive.com/pages/hit-rates-for-pokemon-tcg-scarlet-and-violet
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Scarlet & Violet worth opening?
- At current market prices, Scarlet & Violet Booster Box only returns 25% of its sealed price. You are better off keeping it sealed or buying singles directly.
- What is the EV of a Scarlet & Violet booster pack?
- The expected value of a single Scarlet & Violet booster pack is $1.84 based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community pull rate data.
- What are the best cards to pull in Scarlet & Violet?
- The most valuable cards in Scarlet & Violet are Gardevoir ex - 245/198 ($60.65), Drowzee - 210/198 ($38.19), Kirlia - 212/198 ($34.50).
- How often do you pull a chase card in Scarlet & Violet?
- 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, Scarlet & Violet products return an average of 21% of their sealed price based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community-sourced pull rate data from 8,000+ pack openings.