Pokémon GO Special Collection (2022): Contents and MSRP
By Dexhaul Team · October 13, 2026 · 6 min read
Each Pokémon GO Special Collection contains 6 booster packs from the July 2022 Pokémon GO expansion (set code: PGO), a full-art foil promo trainer card, and a deluxe enamel team pin.
Three versions released on July 1, 2022, alongside the full Pokémon GO set: Team Instinct (Spark promo), Team Mystic (Blanche promo), and Team Valor (Candela promo). Every version opens the same 88-card PGO set in its six packs. The trainer promo and pin are the only differences between boxes.
The set is retired and no longer in print. All units on the market today come from secondary market sellers, as confirmed across Serebii's Pokémon GO set page.
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What's inside the Pokémon GO Special Collection
The contents are confirmed by the official product name published by independent retailers: "1 Foil Promo Card, 1 Deluxe Pin & 6 Booster Packs." All three team versions include exactly the same item count; only the specific promo and pin design differ.
| Item | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pokémon GO Booster Packs | 6 | 10 cards each from the 88-card PGO set (78 standard + 10 secret rare) |
| Full-Art Foil Trainer Promo Card | 1 | Spark (Team Instinct), Blanche (Team Mystic), or Candela (Team Valor): exclusive to this product |
| Deluxe Enamel Team Pin | 1 | Team Instinct, Team Mystic, or Team Valor design, matching the promo trainer |
The Pokémon GO set includes all three team trainers as standard cards (Blanche at 64/78, Candela at 65/78, and Spark at 70/78). The promo versions in these collections are distinct full-art foils not found in booster packs, confirmed on the official Pokémon GO Special Collection product gallery.
Unlike an Elite Trainer Box, the Special Collection includes no TCG accessories: no sleeves, no damage counters, no Energy cards, and no coin. The product is pack-and-promo only, with the pin as the non-card collectible.
MSRP and price per pack
The Pokémon GO Special Collection's original MSRP is not confirmed on a primary source available for this article. The product launched at retail on July 1, 2022, concurrent with the full Pokémon GO set.
| Version | Packs | Original MSRP | Observed price (Oct 2026) | Observed per pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Instinct (Spark) | 6 | Not confirmed | $99.99–$175 USD | $17–$29 |
| Team Mystic (Blanche) | 6 | Not confirmed | $150–$268 USD | $25–$45 |
| Team Valor (Candela) | 6 | Not confirmed | $97–$171 USD | $16–$29 |
Price variation across versions reflects secondary market demand for each promo. Team Mystic listings tend to appear at higher asking prices than Instinct and Valor, based on October 2026 DexHaul listings.
How it compares to other Pokémon GO products
The Special Collection is the smallest sealed product in the GO lineup by pack count. The Pokémon GO Elite Trainer Box includes 10 packs, a foil Mewtwo V promo, and full accessories at a $49.99 MSRP, which also means more packs per box for players.
| Product | Packs | Promo card | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|
| GO Special Collection (Team) | 6 | Full-art Spark / Blanche / Candela | Deluxe enamel team pin |
| GO Elite Trainer Box | 10 | Mewtwo V foil | Accessories kit (sleeves, dice, Energy) |
| GO ETB Plus (PC exclusive) | 12 | Alternate-art Mewtwo V | Accessories kit, metal dice and markers |
The unique value in the Special Collection is the team promo and pin. No other product in the PGO lineup includes those specific items. Players chasing the most packs are better served by the ETB.
Release timeline
The Pokémon GO Special Collection launched on July 1, 2022, confirmed by the Serebii Pokémon GO set page which lists that release date. All three team versions released simultaneously with the full Pokémon GO expansion.
| Milestone | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Pokémon GO set release | July 1, 2022 | All three Special Collections released alongside the 88-card PGO set |
| Set retirement | 2022 (Sword and Shield era end) | The PGO set is out of print; all sealed product is secondary market only |
| Current status | October 2026 | Secondary market listings available; prices vary by team version |
The GO set sits between Astral Radiance and Lost Origin in the Sword and Shield era timeline. It is an independent special set with no booster box.
Who should buy it, and who should skip it
The Pokémon GO Special Collection is built for one specific buyer: a Pokémon GO player who wants a product tied to their in-game team. The full-art trainer promo and matching enamel pin are the entire reason this product exists over a plain booster bundle.
It is the only Pokémon TCG sealed product ever released that directly rewards team affiliation from the mobile game. All three versions were sold together at retail, and collecting all three was a common approach for GO fans who wanted the complete trainer promo set.
Pokémon TCG: GO Special Collection Team Instinct (1 Foil Promo, 1 Deluxe Pin, 6 Packs)
$175.19 USD
Skip it if you just want to open packs from the Pokémon GO set. The ETB gives you 10 packs and accessories at a lower observed price per pack.
The Special Collection makes sense as a gift for an active GO player, a collector targeting the team promos, or anyone building a complete Pokémon GO TCG product display. For gift ideas tied to the holiday season, see the Pokémon gift guide.
Collectors chasing the full set of Pokémon GO pins will find the GO Fest collector pin guide useful alongside this product, since the team pins in these collections predate the annual GO Fest pin series.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the three Pokémon GO Special Collection versions?
The six booster packs are identical in all three versions. The only difference is the full-art foil promo card and the enamel pin: Team Instinct gets Spark, Team Mystic gets Blanche, and Team Valor gets Candela.
Do all three Special Collection versions pull from the same set?
Yes. All six packs in every version come from the Pokémon GO expansion (PGO set code, July 1, 2022), which has 88 cards. The promo trainer cards are exclusive to this product and are not found in booster packs.
Is the Pokémon GO Special Collection still in print?
No. The Pokémon GO set is retired as part of the completed Sword and Shield era. All copies on the market come from secondary market sellers, which is why observed prices sit well above any original retail price.
Which team version is the most expensive on the secondary market?
Team Mystic (Blanche promo) typically lists at the highest asking prices among the three, based on observed listings in October 2026. Prices change frequently, so check current DexHaul listings before buying.
Is the GO Special Collection worth buying in 2026?
At secondary market prices, the per-pack cost is high compared to current-era products. The product makes sense for collectors who specifically want the team promo and pin, or for a gift to a dedicated Pokémon GO player. For pack value alone, current in-print sets offer a better deal.
Browse all available Pokémon GO sealed products, including the Special Collections and other retired Sword and Shield era boxes, on the DexHaul Pokémon TCG Collection Boxes page. All listings come from independent shops, verified as of this heartbeat's search results.
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