Paldea Friends Mini Tin (2023): Contents and MSRP
By Dexhaul Team · October 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Each Paldea Friends Mini Tin contains 2 Scarlet & Violet booster packs, 1 sticker sheet, and 1 art card, for a $9.99 MSRP at launch per the official Pokémon product gallery.
Five designs released on May 5, 2023: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, Pawmi, and Lechonk. Collect all five and the art cards slot together into a single panoramic image.
Paldea Friends was the first mini tin series of the Scarlet & Violet era, landing just 35 days after the SV base set on March 31, 2023. That makes these the earliest SV-stamped tins on the secondary market, each holding the two SV base set packs that were current on release day.
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What's inside each Paldea Friends Mini Tin
| Item | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scarlet & Violet booster pack | 2 | SV base set (SV01); 10 cards per pack |
| Sticker sheet | 1 | Pokémon-themed; design matches the tin |
| Art card | 1 | One of 5; combines with the other four into a panoramic image |
There is no promo card in this product. The Paldea Friends Mini Tin is pure pack value plus collectible extras, which is exactly the format Pokémon used for every SV-era mini tin that followed.
SV base set packs are worth opening if you want early Scarlet & Violet cards, including Koraidon ex and Miraidon ex. See the Pokémon TCG Tins Guide for how mini tins compare to standard tins in pack count and price per pack.
MSRP and price per pack
| Format | MSRP | Packs included | MSRP per pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paldea Friends Mini Tin (single) | $9.99 USD | 2 | $5.00 |
| Display case (10 tins) | Not announced | 20 | N/A |
| SV base set ETB (comparison) | $49.99 USD | 9 | $5.55 |
| SV base set Booster Bundle (comparison) | $19.99 USD | 6 | $3.33 |
At $9.99 MSRP for two packs, the Paldea Friends Mini Tin comes in at $5.00 per pack, slightly cheaper than the SV ETB on a per-pack basis. The Booster Bundle offers the best per-pack rate, but the Mini Tin adds the sticker sheet and art card at essentially no extra cost.
Current storefront prices from independent sellers run $27 to $38 per tin (observed October 12, 2026), reflecting the product's age and limited new supply. That works out to $13.50 to $19.00 per pack at today's secondary market prices.
How it compares to other SV mini tins
Pokémon has released a new mini tin series with each major SV set window. All follow the same format: 2 packs, 1 sticker sheet, 1 art card at $9.99 MSRP. The differences are the Pokémon featured on the tins and which set's packs are inside.
| Mini Tin Series | Release | Packs inside | Designs (5 tins) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paldea Friends (this tin) | May 5, 2023 | Scarlet & Violet (SV01) | Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, Pawmi, Lechonk | $9.99 |
| Paldean Fates | Feb 9, 2024 | Paldean Fates (SV4.5) | Maushold, Smoliv, Tinkatink, Finizen, Flamigo | $9.99 |
| Shrouded Fable | Aug 2, 2024 | Shrouded Fable (SV6.5) | Dusknoir, Zoroark, Okidogi, Munkidori, Fezandipiti | $9.99 |
| Prismatic Evolutions | Feb 7, 2025 | Prismatic Evolutions (SV8.5) | 8 Eeveelutions (one per tin) | $9.99 |
The Paldea Friends tins are the only series featuring the three original Paldea starters together in one product line, alongside Pawmi and Lechonk, the two most recognisable Gen 9 early-route Pokémon. Later series moved on to Paldean Pokémon from deeper in the game's story.
Release timeline
| Date | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2023 | Scarlet & Violet base set launches (the packs inside this tin) | pokemon.com |
| May 5, 2023 | Paldea Friends Mini Tin releases in North America | pokemon.com product gallery |
The tin launched 35 days after the SV base set, the fastest follow-on mini tin in the Scarlet & Violet era. Serebii's SV base set page confirms the March 31, 2023 release date and the Paldea Friends Mini Tin as a contemporaneous product.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Buy the Paldea Friends Mini Tin if you want a low-cost entry into the Scarlet & Violet era, a collectible tin featuring the Gen 9 starters, or the five-part panoramic art set. It's also a clean gift for a new player who just started Scarlet or Violet.
Skip it if your goal is pure booster value.
Two SV base set packs at secondary market prices run higher than a loose pack from a more recent set. The art card and sticker sheet add no pack-pulling value.
Collectors chasing the full set of five should note the Sprigatito and Fuecoco designs tend to sell first, while the Lechonk tin stays in stock longest. Buying all five at once from a single seller usually saves on shipping compared to hunting singles.
Frequently asked questions
What packs are in the Paldea Friends Mini Tin?
Two Scarlet & Violet (SV01) booster packs, the base set from March 31, 2023. There is no dedicated booster box for this product.
How many Paldea Friends Mini Tin designs are there?
Five designs: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, Pawmi, and Lechonk. Collecting all five art cards and placing them together forms a single panoramic image.
What is the Paldea Friends Mini Tin MSRP?
$9.99 USD per tin at launch, per the official Pokémon product gallery. Current secondary market prices from independent sellers run higher.
Is there a promo card in the Paldea Friends Mini Tin?
No. The tin contains two regular booster packs, one sticker sheet, and one art card only. No stamped or full-art promo is included.
How does the Paldea Friends Mini Tin differ from the Paldean Fates Mini Tin?
Both share the same $9.99 MSRP and format, but the Paldean Fates Mini Tin launched on February 9, 2024 and contains Paldean Fates packs, while Paldea Friends contains SV base set packs. The Pokémon featured on the tins are also completely different.
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