Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box (ME04): Contents, MSRP and Pack Count (2026)
By Dexhaul Team · October 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Nine packs. One exclusive promo. One competitive entry price.
The Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box contains 9 ME04 booster packs, a Mega Greninja ex full-art foil promo card, 65 card sleeves, 45 basic Energy cards, a player's guide, six dice, a coin, and a storage box. The observed floor is $69.99 as of October 12, 2026. The set, confirmed as part of the official May 2026 product calendar, released on May 22, 2026.
This page covers exactly what is inside the box, how the price compares across ME04 formats, and when the Pokémon Center version is worth the premium.
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What's inside the Chaos Rising ETB
| Item | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ME04 Chaos Rising booster packs | 9 | 10 cards + 1 basic Energy each |
| Mega Greninja ex promo card | 1 | Full-art foil; ETB-exclusive, not a set pull |
| Card sleeves | 65 | Fits standard-size Pokémon cards |
| Basic Energy cards | 45 | Mixed types |
| Player's guide | 1 | Set checklist and rules reference |
| Dice | 6 | For damage counters |
| Coin | 1 | |
| Storage box | 1 | Holds sleeved cards |
The Mega Greninja ex promo is the piece that separates this product from every other ME04 sealed format. It does not appear as a pull in any Chaos Rising booster pack.
Every common, uncommon, rare, and ultra rare in the 086-card Chaos Rising set is accessible through any sealed product. This promo is not.
For Greninja collectors, that changes the calculation entirely. If you want the card, the ETB is your only retail path.
MSRP and price per pack
At $69.99, the ETB works out to $7.78 per pack raw. The Booster Bundle undercuts it on per-pack math.
| ME04 format | Observed floor (Oct 12, 2026) | Packs | Per pack (raw) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaos Rising ETB | $69.99 | 9 | $7.78 |
| Chaos Rising Booster Bundle | $28.95 | 6 | $4.83 |
| Chaos Rising Booster Box | $190.00 | 36 | $5.28 |
| Chaos Rising PC ETB | $129.99 | 11 | $11.82 |
Raw per-pack math favors the Bundle. But the ETB bundles accessories you would otherwise buy separately. A 65-count Ultra PRO sleeve pack retails for $10-12; the six dice, coin, and 45 Energy cards add several more dollars of equivalent value.
Subtract realistic accessory value from the $69.99 price and the ETB's effective per-pack cost drops to around $6.40, within range of mid-market bundle prices. Add the exclusive promo card, which carries its own collector value regardless of what you pay, and the ETB is a defensible purchase even for buyers who already own sleeves.
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How it compares to other ME04 formats
If you already own sleeves and dice from a prior Mega Evolution set, the Booster Bundle is the leaner buy. Here is how the main formats stack up for a collector starting fresh with ME04.
| Format | Price (observed) | Packs | Exclusive promo? | Accessories? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETB | $69.99 | 9 | Yes (Mega Greninja ex) | Yes |
| Booster Bundle | $28.95 | 6 | No | No |
| Booster Box | $190.00 | 36 | No | No |
| PC ETB | $129.99+ | 11 | Yes (2 promos, inc. PC logo) | Yes |
The full Chaos Rising format breakdown, from single-pack blisters to sealed cases, is covered in the Chaos Rising buyers guide. For pack count and per-pack economics on the booster box specifically, the Chaos Rising booster box guide has the numbers.
Comparing ME04 directly to ME05, see the Chaos Rising vs Pitch Black ETB comparison.
The Pokémon Center ETB: when to pay more
The Chaos Rising Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box includes 11 packs and two promos, one of which carries the Pokémon Center logo. It is a direct-to-consumer exclusive.
The floor as of October 12, 2026: $129.99 (observed at Burbank Cards). The premium over the standard ETB ranges from $60 to $93 depending on the seller.
You are paying for two extra packs and the exclusive PC-branded promo. For display collectors, the PC packaging and the alternate logo promo justify that gap. For pack-openers, they do not.
Release timeline and the localization gap
Chaos Rising (ME04) released in English on May 22, 2026, confirmed on the official Pokémon May 2026 product calendar. Its Japanese source set, M4, published March 13, 2026 through the Pokémon Card Game Japan website.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| JP M4 release | March 13, 2026 |
| EN ME04 release | May 22, 2026 |
| JP-to-EN gap | 70 days |
That 70-day gap was the longest in the Mega Evolution series. ME05 Pitch Black, which released July 17, 2026, shortened localization to 56 days. The Delta Reign ME06 ETB is next, releasing November 6, 2026.
For the Japanese card number crosswalk, the Ninja Spinner M4 guide maps the source set to its ME04 English equivalents in detail.
Who should buy it, and who should skip
Buy the Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box if you want the Mega Greninja ex promo, need a complete starter kit for the set, or are building a sealed collection of Mega Evolution products. Inventory from multiple independent shops is available at or near the $69.99 floor right now.
Skip it if you already own sleeves and dice from a prior ME set and your goal is pure pack value. The Booster Bundle gets you six packs for $28.95 with none of the overhead.
Gift buyers get the most value from the ETB. The accessories turn a sealed product into a ready-to-play kit, which the Booster Bundle does not.
Frequently asked questions
How many packs are in the Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box?
The Chaos Rising ME04 Elite Trainer Box contains 9 booster packs. Each pack holds 10 cards plus a basic Energy card, for 99 cards total before counting the promo and accessories.
What promo card comes in the Chaos Rising ETB?
The standard Chaos Rising ETB includes a Mega Greninja ex full-art foil promo card. This card does not appear as a pull in any ME04 booster pack and is exclusive to the ETB format.
What is the difference between the standard and the Pokémon Center ETB?
The standard ETB includes 9 packs and one promo. The Pokémon Center exclusive version includes 11 packs and two promos, one with the Pokémon Center logo. The PC ETB starts around $129.99 versus $69.99 for the standard version.
When did the Chaos Rising ETB release?
The Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box released on May 22, 2026, alongside the rest of the ME04 English product lineup, per the official Pokémon product calendar.
Is the Chaos Rising ETB still available?
As of October 12, 2026, multiple independent shops carry the standard ETB at or near the $69.99 floor. Stock has not dried up the way ME01 Base Set products have, making this a reasonable window to buy at close to launch pricing.
Browse every in-stock Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box from independent shops on DexHaul's Elite Trainer Box collection. DexHaul is independent and unofficial, not affiliated with The Pokémon Company.
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