Pokemon Destined Rivals

Overview

Released on 30 May 2025, Pokémon Destined Rivals was one of the most balanced flips of the season — with every format from ETBs to sleeved packs showing resale upside. As always, the Pokémon Center (PKC) exclusive version of the Elite Trainer Box stole the spotlight thanks to an extra promo and 2 additional booster packs.

The regular version also performed well, making this one of the rare drops where both casual and committed flippers found winning plays. Early adopters who tracked scrapers via Discord and bots had the edge on stock alerts and repeat orders.

Breaking Down the Flip

Elite Trainer Box (ETB)

Retail: £54.99

Resell: £200

PKC Version (Red Cover): £200

Regular Version (Black Cover): £80

Key Trigger: The PKC version includes a second promo card with a Pokémon Center stamp — a collector magnet.

Booster Box

Retail: £145

Resell: £200

Profit Driver: High demand + limited restocks, especially for sealed boxes as collectors hold.

Booster Bundle

Retail: £24.99

Resell: £50

Solid Margin: Great ROI for smaller investors and quick flippers.

Sleeved Booster Packs

Retail: £3.99

Resell: £9+

Hidden Gem: Sleeved packs continue to flip well individually or in custom bundles.

All products posted good sales volume, according to Discord tracking, with flippers advised to join TCG Hub and use Keyword Pinger Bot to auto-ping restocks from 100+ websites.

Timeline: From Release to Results

Official Set Release

30/05/2025

Pokémon drops the full Destined Rivals set. Discord channels go live with alerts across all formats — ETBs, boosters, and sleeved packs.

PKC ETBs Sell Out First

31/05/2025

The red-cover PKC exclusive Elite Trainer Box flips fast — resale hits £200+. Standard versions land closer to £80.

Sleeved Pack Flips Spike

02/06/2025

Single packs bought at £3.99 begin flipping for £9+ thanks to low-barrier entry and impulse demand from new collectors.

Booster Boxes in High Demand

16/06/2025

Retailers tighten stock limits. Sealed booster boxes climb past £200 resale, especially among long-hold sellers.

Useful Links / Resources

▶️ Pokémon UK Store – Destined Rivals Listing

▶️ eBay UK – Destined Rivals Listings

Final Thoughts

Pokémon Destined Rivals delivered exactly what flippers want: scalable wins across formats, low-risk entry points, and the classic Pokémon Center premium on one product. Even casual sellers who snagged only a booster bundle or sleeved packs saw clean profits.

The real standout here was the PKC Elite Trainer Box. With a second promo card and scarcity baked in, it's already one of the best small-box investments in the 2025 TCG calendar. If you’re serious about Pokémon flips moving forward, now’s the time to automate your alerts, fine-tune keywords, and get faster — this release proved that speed and setup matter more than ever.