Shining Fates ETB (2021): Contents and MSRP
By Dexhaul Team · October 12, 2026 · 5 min read
The Shining Fates Elite Trainer Box contains 10 Shining Fates booster packs, an Eevee VMAX etched foil promo card, and 65 Gigantamax Eevee card sleeves. Its original MSRP was $44.99, matching the standard Sword and Shield Elite Trainer Box pricing when it launched on February 19, 2021 (source: pokemon.com).
Shining Fates is a special subset of the Sword and Shield era. It introduced the Shiny Vault: 122 alternate-art shiny Pokémon cards numbered SV1 through SV122. No other standard Sword and Shield set included a shiny sub-pool of that scale.
The ETB is the most pack-efficient sealed Shining Fates product outside a booster box. It delivers ten packs plus a guaranteed foil promo, making it the natural starting point for anyone hunting Shiny Vault pulls. See the full Shining Fates set guide for the complete card list and pull rate breakdown.
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What's inside the Shining Fates Elite Trainer Box
| Item | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shining Fates booster packs | 10 | 10 cards per pack; Shiny Vault pulls possible in every pack |
| Eevee VMAX etched foil promo | 1 | Gigantamax Eevee; full-art etched foil treatment; exclusive to this product |
| Gigantamax Eevee card sleeves | 65 | Holds a full 60-card deck plus extras |
| Basic Energy cards | 45 | Mixed types for deck building |
| Damage counter dice | 6 | Standard d6 for tracking HP |
| Competition-legal coin-flip die | 1 | Eevee-themed; accepted at official events |
| Turn marker | 1 | Acrylic |
| Condition markers | 5 | Asleep, confused, paralyzed, poisoned, burned |
| Quick Build rules card | 1 | Reference guide for new players |
| Code card | 1 | TCG Live digital redemption code |
MSRP and price per pack
The original MSRP for the Shining Fates ETB was $44.99 USD, the same as every other Sword and Shield era Elite Trainer Box at the time of release. That works out to $4.50 per pack at MSRP.
Because Shining Fates was printed to demand rather than treated as a limited run, secondary-market prices did not spike as dramatically as some collectors expected. The box is available today across independent shops at a range of prices. Prices observed October 12, 2026 across multiple independent sellers on Dexhaul range from approximately $118 to $220.
| Format | Original MSRP | Packs included | Cost per pack (MSRP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shining Fates ETB | $44.99 | 10 | $4.50 |
| Shining Fates booster pack (single) | $3.99 | 1 | $3.99 |
| Shining Fates booster box (36 packs) | $143.64 | 36 | $3.99 |
How it compares
Shining Fates sits in a group of fan-favourite collector sets from the Sword and Shield era alongside Celebrations and Hidden Fates. Each takes a different angle. Shining Fates focuses exclusively on shiny Pokémon; Celebrations vs Shining Fates breaks down exactly how the two differ if you're deciding between them.
| ETB | Set era | Packs | ETB promo card | Original MSRP | Key draw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shining Fates (2021) | Sword & Shield | 10 | Eevee VMAX etched foil | $44.99 | 122-card Shiny Vault subset |
| Celebrations (2021) | 25th Anniversary special | 4 (Celebrations) + 4 Sword & Shield era | Flying Pikachu V, surfing Pikachu V, Pikachu VMAX | $44.99 | Classic reprints and three promos |
| Hidden Fates (2019) | Sun & Moon | 10 | Shiny Charizard GX | $49.99 | Shiny GX subset with Charizard GX |
Release timeline
Shining Fates was first revealed in January 2021 and released February 19, 2021, a quicker turnaround than typical mainline sets. It launched in the United States and other English-language markets simultaneously.
| Date | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | Set officially announced | pokemon.com |
| February 19, 2021 | English release date (ETB and booster packs) | pokemon.com product gallery |
Who should buy the Shining Fates ETB, and who should skip it
Buy the Shining Fates ETB if you want to pull from the Shiny Vault and you also value a guaranteed foil promo and playable accessories in the same box.
Ten packs give you a reasonable sample across the 73-card base set and the Shiny Vault. If your only goal is maximum Shiny Vault exposure per dollar, a booster box delivers more packs at a lower per-pack rate. If you want Shining Fates purely for display purposes, the Eevee VMAX etched promo is a distinctive card you will not find in a standard booster pack.
Skip it if you are collecting for specific singles. Buying individual Shiny Vault cards directly costs less than pack-opening to find them, and the secondary market has a wide selection. If a sealed, anniversary-adjacent Pokémon product is your goal as a gift, the Celebrations ETB offers classic Pokémon nostalgia in a similar box format.
Frequently asked questions
How many packs are in the Shining Fates Elite Trainer Box?
The Shining Fates ETB contains 10 Shining Fates booster packs, each with 10 cards.
What is the Shining Fates ETB promo card?
The ETB includes one Eevee VMAX etched foil promo card featuring Gigantamax Eevee. It is exclusive to this product and not found in standard booster packs.
What was the original MSRP for the Shining Fates ETB?
The original MSRP was $44.99 USD at its February 19, 2021 launch, consistent with the standard Sword and Shield Elite Trainer Box pricing of that era.
What is the Shiny Vault in Shining Fates?
The Shiny Vault is a 122-card sub-set of alternate-art shiny Pokémon, numbered SV1 through SV122. Cards pull from this sub-set in place of a standard rare slot. See Serebii's Shining Fates card list for the full Shiny Vault breakdown.
Is the Shining Fates ETB still worth buying?
It remains a popular choice for Sword and Shield era shiny hunting. Whether it is worth the current secondary-market price depends on your goal: pull hunting favours sealed boxes, while collecting specific cards is cheaper via singles.
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