
Despite being heavily reprinted, Silver Tempest booster boxes still flipped for £300—thanks to the set’s iconic Lugia Alt Art and collector demand.
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.
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.
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.
09/09/2022
With Giratina alt arts and classic trainers hyping the hobby, collectors begin revisiting sealed Chilling Reign boxes as sleeper investments.
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.
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.
▶️ Chilling Reign at Pokémon Center
▶️ Chilling Reign Market Chart
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.
Despite being heavily reprinted, Silver Tempest booster boxes still flipped for £300—thanks to the set’s iconic Lugia Alt Art and collector demand.