
S&S-era Pokémon booster boxes like Chilling Reign and Lost Origin are now out of print, and with demand surging, resell prices have jumped over 2x.
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.
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.
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.
01/12/2023
Following a major reprint, prices dip and stabilize. Our Discord members begin accumulating at scale, recognizing long-term potential.
01/01/2024
Reprint supply dries up. Final waves vanish from online stores, triggering early signs of price pressure in the secondary market.
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.
▶️ eBay, local TCG events, and Discord alerts used for sourcing boxes at lowball prices.
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.
S&S-era Pokémon booster boxes like Chilling Reign and Lost Origin are now out of print, and with demand surging, resell prices have jumped over 2x.
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