Pokemon Sword & Shield - English

Overview

With the introduction of Scarlet & Violet, the Sword & Shield booster box era has officially ended. Collectors and flippers are shifting focus to sealed products from S&S, especially sets like Chilling Reign and Lost Origin, which feature key chase cards and collector value. Boxes are drying up fast, and projected 2027 prices are expected to exceed £500 for the right sets.

How the Flip Worked

Early buys happened when prices hovered between £120–£145.

Boxes like Chilling Reign featured cards such as the Blaziken VMAX Secret Rare, which sells for £220+ PSA10.

Lost Origin offers strong value with Giratina V Alt Full Art and a heavy dose of trainer gallery cards from the original 151.

House of Resell members were able to scoop these boxes before they went OOS on platforms like Pokémon Center USA and UK sites.

Discord strategy emphasized lowballing, eBay alerts, and Facebook TCG groups to build inventory.

Timeline: From Print to Profit

Chilling Reign Launches

18/06/2021

Pokémon Center and major retailers stock booster boxes at £120–£145. Seen as mid-tier due to mixed pull rates and set reception.

Lost Origin Brings Renewed Interest

09/09/2022

With Giratina alt arts and classic trainers hyping the hobby, collectors begin revisiting sealed Chilling Reign boxes as sleeper investments.

Stock Disappears from Retail

01/10/2023

Out-of-stock signs hit Pokémon Center and big box sites. Resell prices climb steadily toward £200–£300 as sealed demand returns.

Flipping Heats Up

01/01/2025

Boxes move actively on eBay and private groups. With limited supply left in the wild, collectors and flippers drive new price spikes.

Useful Links / Resources

▶️ Chilling Reign at Pokémon Center

▶️ Chilling Reign Market Chart

▶️ Lost Origin Market Chart

Final Thoughts

Pokémon S&S booster boxes are flipping from forgotten shelves to investment-grade inventory. Collectors chasing sealed products and strong graded cards are fueling this trend—and it’s only going up. Those who bought early and used group resources now sit on 100%+ returns with more upside ahead.