Paldean Fates
Quick answer
Shiny hunters and chase-focused openers; buy via ETBs and bundles — there are no standard booster boxes.
Paldean Fates brought Shiny Pokémon back to the TCG as a compact special set: a short 91-card base list sits beneath a much larger vault of Shiny Rares and Special Illustration Rares, headlined by the Mew ex and Charizard ex SIRs. Like other special sets it was never sold in standard 36-pack booster boxes — packs ship inside Elite Trainer Boxes, booster bundles, tins and collections. Chase density is high, but odds for any specific card remain long; price the single first.
91 cards + 154 secret rares · Scarlet & Violet era · Always check official product details and set lists before buying.
Available pack products
| Product | Game | Set | Type | Packs | Chase | Beginner | Collector | Pull data | Marketplace link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paldean Fates Booster Pack shiny hunters | Pokémon | Paldean Fates | Booster Pack | 1 | ●●●●● | ●●●○○ | ●●●●● | — | View on TCGplayer |
| Paldean Fates Elite Trainer Box shiny collectors | Pokémon | Paldean Fates | Elite Trainer Box | 9 | ●●●●● | ●●●●○ | ●●●●● | — | View on TCGplayer |
| Paldean Fates Booster Bundle lowest per-pack cost at retail | Pokémon | Paldean Fates | Booster Bundle | 6 | ●●●●● | ●●●●○ | ●●●●● | — | View on TCGplayer |
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Stats are estimates, not promises. Pack openings are random.
Chase cards
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Rarity structure
| Rarity | Description | Estimated rate |
|---|---|---|
| Double Rare (ex) | Pokémon ex hits. | — |
| Ultra Rare | Full-art cards and the Shiny Rare vault that defines the set. | — |
| Special Illustration Rare | Shiny Mew ex and Charizard ex SIRs lead the chase tier. | ≈ 1 in 40–90 packs (community observed)observed estimate |
| Hyper Rare (Gold) | Gold cards. | — |
Pull-rate estimates
No observed dataset for this set yet. Pull statistics are estimates based on available data and may vary. Opening packs is random. No pack, box, or sealed product guarantees a specific card unless the product explicitly states it.
Estimates, not guarantees
Pull statistics are estimates based on available data and may vary. Opening packs is random. No pack, box, or sealed product guarantees a specific card unless the product explicitly states it.
Regular booster packs from different sealed products should not be presented as having special odds unless there is official evidence. A booster pack is random.
Always check official product details and set lists before buying.
Frequently asked questions
What packs are available for Paldean Fates?
Paldean Fates products in our database: Paldean Fates Booster Pack, Paldean Fates Elite Trainer Box, Paldean Fates Booster Bundle. Availability changes — check live listings.
What are the chase cards in Paldean Fates?
The most chased cards we track: Mew ex, Charizard ex, Gardevoir ex, Pikachu, Snorlax. Pulling any specific card is random; buying the single is usually more predictable.
Are there pull-rate estimates for Paldean Fates?
Not yet. Unless a publisher states official odds, any rates you see elsewhere are estimates.
Is Paldean Fates better for collectors or players?
Shiny hunters and chase-focused openers; buy via ETBs and bundles — there are no standard booster boxes.
Sources
- Pokémon TCG official site (product & set pages)Official · reviewed Jul 24, 2026
- TCGplayer marketplace (listings & search)Non-official · reviewed Jul 24, 2026
- TCG Pax editorial teamNon-official · reviewed Jul 24, 2026
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