Paldean Fates Pokémon Center ETB (2024): Contents and MSRP
By Dexhaul Team · October 7, 2026 · 5 min read
The Paldean Fates Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box contains 11 booster packs, two full-art foil Shiny Mimikyu promo cards (one with a Pokémon Center logo stamp), and the standard ETB accessories. MSRP was $69.99 at the Pokémon Center. It launched on January 26, 2024, alongside the full Paldean Fates product line.
The PC-stamped promo is the one thing you cannot get any other way.
One detail worth knowing before you buy: this is an Elite Trainer Box, not a Pokémon Center ETB from a standard-set launch. Paldean Fates (SV4.5) is a special set and did not get a Booster Display or 36-pack booster box. The PC ETB's 11 packs was the highest pack count available in any single Paldean Fates product on launch day.
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What's inside the Paldean Fates Pokémon Center ETB
Paldean Fates is home to over 100 Shiny Pokémon, including Shiny Tera Pokémon ex, making it one of the densest shiny releases in the Scarlet and Violet era. The PC ETB is the only product in the line that delivers two promo variants in one box.
| Item | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Paldean Fates booster packs | 11 | SV4.5; each pack contains 10 cards + 1 Basic Energy |
| Shiny Mimikyu foil promo card (standard) | 1 | Full-art foil; identical game stats to the PC-stamped version |
| Shiny Mimikyu foil promo card (PC-stamped) | 1 | Pokémon Center logo pressed into the foil; exclusive to this box |
| Card sleeves (Shiny Mimikyu art) | 65 | Enough for one 60-card tournament deck plus 5 spare sleeves |
| Basic Energy cards | 45 | Mixed types |
| Player's guide | 1 | Set-specific booklet |
| Damage-counter dice | 6 | |
| Competition-legal coin-flip die | 1 | |
| Plastic condition markers | 2 | |
| Collector's box with dividers | 1 | 4 card dividers included |
| Pokémon TCG Live code card | 1 | Digital redemption code |
MSRP and price per pack
Both ETB variants launched on the same day at different price points. The standard ETB MSRP was $49.99 per ICv2's Paldean Fates product-line report. The PC ETB was $69.99 at the Pokémon Center.
| Product | Packs | MSRP | Source | MSRP per pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC ETB (this product) | 11 | $69.99 | Pokémon Center, Jan 26, 2024 | $6.36 |
| Standard ETB | 9 | $49.99 | ICv2, Jan 26, 2024 | $5.56 |
The per-pack math on the PC ETB is higher than the standard ETB, not lower. Two extra packs at the standard per-pack rate account for $11.12 of the $20 premium.
The remaining $8.88 is the implicit cost of the PC-stamped Shiny Mimikyu promo: a card with the same art and game stats as the standard promo, but the Pokémon Center logo pressed into the foil. That stamp appears on no other Paldean Fates product.
How the PC ETB compares to other Paldean Fates products
Paldean Fates launched without a Booster Display. As a special set within the SV era, its multi-pack retail formats were limited to three products, one of which arrived after the launch date.
| Product | Packs | MSRP | MSRP per pack | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC ETB | 11 | $69.99 | $6.36 | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Standard ETB | 9 | $49.99 | $5.56 | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Booster Bundle | 6 | $26.99 | $4.50 | Feb 23, 2024 |
The Booster Bundle holds the best MSRP per pack at $4.50, but it launched four weeks after the set. On January 26, 2024, anyone who wanted the highest pack count from a single Paldean Fates product was choosing the PC ETB.
The Temporal Forces ETB comparison is instructive: that set did have a Booster Display, giving buyers a 36-pack box as a third option. Paldean Fates collectors had no equivalent.
Release timeline
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| January 26, 2024 | Paldean Fates set, PC ETB, and Standard ETB launch |
| February 9, 2024 | Paldean Fates Mini Tin launches (five designs) |
| February 23, 2024 | Paldean Fates Booster Bundle launches (6 packs, $26.99 MSRP) |
The PC ETB and the standard ETB had simultaneous launch dates. The Booster Bundle arrived four weeks later, which mattered for buyers who opened at launch.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Buy the PC ETB if the PC-stamped Shiny Mimikyu promo is the goal. That promo does not exist in any Paldean Fates booster pack: it is only in this box. Collectors who need the PC-stamp variant have no lower-cost route to it.
Buy the standard ETB if you want the ETB format without the stamp premium. Nine packs plus accessories at $49.99 MSRP is cheaper per pack and delivers the standard Shiny Mimikyu promo, which is functionally identical for tournament play.
Skip both and buy the Booster Bundle if you want packs at the lowest MSRP per pack. At $4.50 per pack, the Bundle delivered the best pure pack value in the Paldean Fates line. The trade-off: no promo card, no sleeves, no accessories, and a four-week wait.
A good gift for Pokémon fans this holiday season
The Paldean Fates PC ETB is one of the few sealed products in the SV era with a PC-exclusive promo card, making it a notable sealed gift for a Shiny collector. If you are building a holiday gift set, the DexHaul holiday gift guide covers how to pair sealed TCG products with plush and accessories across different budgets.
Frequently asked questions
How many packs are in the Paldean Fates Pokémon Center ETB?
11 booster packs. The standard Paldean Fates ETB contains 9.
What is the MSRP for the Paldean Fates PC ETB?
$69.99, sold exclusively at the Pokémon Center. The standard ETB launched at $49.99 per the ICv2 product-line report.
What promo cards come in the Paldean Fates PC ETB?
Two full-art foil Shiny Mimikyu promo cards: one standard version and one with a Pokémon Center logo stamp. Both have identical game stats and art. The PC-stamped version cannot be pulled from booster packs and is exclusive to this box.
Is there a Paldean Fates booster box?
No. Paldean Fates is a special set (SV4.5) and launched without a Booster Display or booster box. The PC ETB (11 packs) was the highest single-product pack count available at launch.
What accessories are in the Paldean Fates PC ETB?
65 Shiny Mimikyu card sleeves, 45 Basic Energy cards, a player's guide, 6 damage-counter dice, 1 competition-legal coin-flip die, 2 condition markers, a collector's box with 4 dividers, and a Pokémon TCG Live code card.
Find Paldean Fates Pokémon Center ETBs and standard ETBs from independent shops at DexHaul's Pokémon TCG Elite Trainer Box collection. DexHaul is independent and unofficial, not affiliated with The Pokémon Company.