Pokemon
Scarlet & Violet
A modern set with broad collector interest, useful for comparing sealed opening costs against the realistic price of buying only the cards you actually want.
Set size
250
Estimated cards in the MVP catalog view.
Average pack price
$4.99
Estimated MVP sealed-pack price, not a live market feed.
Release date
2024-11-08
Useful for comparing newer hype-driven pricing against singles plans.
Set strategy
Best for collectors who want to rip a few packs, then finish with singles.
This set has enough general collector appeal to make a small sealed opening feel reasonable, but it still becomes inefficient if the real goal is just one headline chase card.
Who this set is for
Collectors who enjoy modern Scarlet & Violet openings, want some binder progress from packs, and are willing to pivot to singles if the first batch misses the top chase.
Example chase cards
Compare in calculatorBest next step
Price the Pikachu ex single first, then compare it against a limited opening plan so the fun budget stays separate from the completion budget.
Run set-focused calculator checkExample card pages from this set
Start with the cards you actually want, then use those targets to decide whether this set deserves a sealed budget or a singles-first plan.