Shining Fates Tin (2021): Contents and MSRP
By Dexhaul Team · October 15, 2026 · 5 min read
The Shining Fates Tin (2021) contains six Shining Fates booster packs and one foil promo V card. Three versions were released: Shiny Eldegoss V, Shiny Boltund V, and Shiny Cramorant V. All three launched February 19, 2021, alongside the main Shining Fates set.
The tin is the smallest sealed product in the Shining Fates lineup. It holds fewer packs than the Elite Trainer Box (ETB) and ships without dice, sleeves, or a player's guide. What it offers is a lower entry point and a distinct foil promo that the ETB does not include.
Read on for the full contents, a price-per-pack breakdown at current secondary-market prices, and a comparison with the Shining Fates ETB and Premium Collection.
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What's inside the Shining Fates Tin
Every version of the tin shares the same core contents. Only the featured promo card differs by version.
| Item | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shining Fates booster pack | 6 | 10 cards per pack; Shiny Vault pulls possible from each |
| Foil promo V card | 1 | Eldegoss V (tin 1), Boltund V (tin 2), or Cramorant V (tin 3) |
The promo V cards are standard foil versions printed specifically for this product. They are not Shiny Vault cards. Shiny Vault pulls come randomly from the six booster packs inside.
See the full Shining Fates set guide for the complete Shiny Vault roster, including Shiny Charizard VMAX.
MSRP and price per pack
The official Pokémon product gallery does not publish a suggested retail price for the Shining Fates Tin. These tins have been off initial print runs for years; the set is discontinued at retail.
| Metric | Detail |
|---|---|
| Official MSRP | Not published on the official product gallery |
| Observed secondary-market range | $61.00–$120.00 USD (observed October 2026) |
| Price per pack (at $69.99) | approx. $11.67 per pack |
| Price per pack (at $73.00) | approx. $12.17 per pack |
Boltund V is the most sought-after promo because the card saw competitive play in Lightning builds. Expect to pay a small premium for that version compared to Eldegoss V or Cramorant V.
How it compares to other Shining Fates products
The tin sits at the low end of the Shining Fates sealed-product ladder. Here is how it stacks up against the Shining Fates Elite Trainer Box (ETB) and the Shining Fates Premium Collection.
| Product | Packs | Promo | Extras | Launch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shining Fates Tin | 6 | Foil V card (3 versions) | None | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Shining Fates ETB | 10 | Eevee VMAX promo | 65 sleeves, dice, Energy cards | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Premium Collection (Crobat or Dragapult) | 7 | Etched V + VMAX promos, oversize card | Metallic coin | Mar 5, 2021 |
The tin's unique advantage is its promo variety: three distinct V cards across three separate products. A collector building a complete Shining Fates product set needs all three versions, and no other product in the lineup duplicates those promos.
Tin versus Mini Tin: a common mix-up
The Shining Fates Mini Tin is a separate product that buyers frequently confuse with the V Tin. The differences are significant.
The Mini Tin contains two Shining Fates booster packs and a collectible art card. Five Mini Tin designs were released, each showing a different character (Reshiram, Celebi, Manaphy, Zarude, and Cinderace), with all five art cards combining into a single panoramic image. The Mini Tin has no promo V card.
The full V Tin offers three times the pack count and an exclusive foil promo. At current secondary prices, the Mini Tin typically runs around $35–$50 USD per tin, while the full V Tin sits at $61–$120 USD. If your goal is Shiny Vault packs, the V Tin is meaningfully more efficient.
Release timeline
| Date | Milestone | Source |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Shining Fates set launches; all three V Tins available on launch day | pokemon.com gallery |
| February 19, 2021 | Shining Fates ETB releases on the same date | pokemon.com gallery |
| March 5, 2021 | Shining Fates Premium Collection (Crobat VMAX / Dragapult VMAX) launches | pokemon.com gallery |
Shining Fates was a special set, not a main series expansion. It released between Vivid Voltage (November 13, 2020) and Battle Styles (March 19, 2021), filling the gap as a Shiny Vault-focused standalone. Bulbapedia's Shining Fates article documents the full product list and print run history.
Who should buy it, and who should skip it
Buy the V Tin if
You want the specific promo card on the tin (particularly Boltund V for competitive play, or all three for a complete Shining Fates product collection). The tin also suits anyone who wants Shiny Vault packs without paying the ETB premium, or who wants to gift a sealed Shining Fates product at a lower price point than the ETB.
Skip it if
Your main goal is maximizing packs per dollar: the ETB's ten packs outperform the tin's six at comparable per-pack prices. If you want sleeves, dice, and deck accessories included, the ETB is the clear choice. Collectors who already own all three promo versions have no reason to buy additional tins beyond Shiny Vault variance chasing.
Frequently asked questions
How many packs are in a Shining Fates Tin?
Six Shining Fates booster packs, plus one foil promo V card. The set has no booster box, so sealed tins are one of the main ways to pull Shiny Vault cards by the handful.
What is the difference between the Shining Fates Tin and the Mini Tin?
The V Tin contains six packs and a foil V promo. The Mini Tin contains two packs and a collectible art card with no promo. They are distinct products sold separately.
Which Shining Fates Tin version is the rarest?
All three versions were printed in equal quantities. Secondary-market price differences reflect collector demand for specific Pokémon (Boltund V in particular due to competitive appeal), not genuine supply differences between versions.
Does the Shining Fates Tin include a Shiny Vault card?
No, not as a guaranteed item. The promo is a standard foil V, not a Shiny Vault pull. Shiny Vault cards come randomly from the six booster packs included with the tin.
Is the Shining Fates Tin worth buying in 2026?
For Shiny Vault chasing or completing the Shining Fates product lineup, yes. At current secondary prices, expect to pay roughly $10–$12 per pack. Compare that to the ETB's current pricing before buying in bulk.
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