Pokemon Evolving Skies Booster Box - English

Overview

Evolving Skies has become one of the most iconic Pokémon sets in the Sword & Shield era, often referred to as the "best set of the last 5 years." Chase cards like Umbreon VMAX Alt Art (£500 raw / £700+ PSA 10) and Rayquaza VMAX Alt Art (£150 raw / £275+ PSA 10) have driven insane secondary demand. With the set now out of print, boxes that were £350 just months ago have climbed steadily to £1,000+ and are expected to reach even higher long-term.

How the Flip Played Out

Discord alerts identified when Evolving Skies boxes were hovering at £350.

Community comparisons were made to Cosmic Eclipse, which followed a similar price trajectory post-OOP.

High pull potential + a large number of Alt Arts made this a premium collector target.

Despite reprints in the past, the final wave sold through and supply has tightened.

Serious flippers and long-term investors bought in early 2024 and now sit on strong 2–3x returns.

Timeline: From Booster to Boom

Set Released

27/08/2021

Retailers list boxes for £125–£140. Key chase cards like Umbreon VMAX, Rayquaza, and other Eeveelutions are identified early, but the market takes time to warm up.

Boxes Selling Around £350

01/12/2023

Following a major reprint, prices dip and stabilize. Our Discord members begin accumulating at scale, recognizing long-term potential.

Boxes Hit £400+

01/01/2024

Reprint supply dries up. Final waves vanish from online stores, triggering early signs of price pressure in the secondary market.

Secondary Market Surges

01/06/2024

Boxes now flip for £950–£1,000+. Collectors rush to grab what’s left, making it one of the strongest sealed TCG flips of the Sword & Shield era.

Useful Links / Resources

▶️ Market Tracker

▶️ Facebook TCG Group

▶️ eBay, local TCG events, and Discord alerts used for sourcing boxes at lowball prices.

Final Thoughts

Evolving Skies is a case study in how the right combination of card artwork, scarcity, and timing can create a goldmine for TCG investors. With multiple Alt Arts clearing £100+, this box continues to appreciate—and may still have runway toward £3,000+ long-term. A legendary flip backed by fundamentals and community insight.