What is the Greninja ex Special Illustration Collection Box?
The Greninja ex Special Illustration Collection Box is one of two Special Illustration Collection Boxes that are set to release on 2nd August as part of the Shrouded Fable expansion set. The other box will feature Kingdra ex.
The released image of the box shows a rectangular format. The artwork features a cut-out window outlined in black and lime green. The upper part of the box is black while the lower is black. A pink diagonal strip which includes the pink chain motif featured on the set logo, cuts off the bottom right hand corner. Greninja is shown partially covering the pink strip.
The back of the box states:
“Greninja ex Strikes & Slashes with Stealth!
Sneak quietly through the night and adorn your collection with artistic flair in this special collection from the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet &Violet – Shrouded Fable expansion! Inside is a special illustration rare-style promo card featuring Greninja ex, plus foil cards of Froakie and Frogadier so you can complete the Evolution chain. And with the included TCG booster packs you’re sure to find even more awesome Pokémon for your next battle!.”
The recommended retail price for the box is £29.99 in the UK and $29.99 in the US.
What are the contents of the Greninja ex Special Illustration Collection?
The contents of the box have been revealed:
1 full art Greninja ex card SVP132
1 holo Frogadier
1 holo Froakie
5 Pokémon TCG booster packs
A code card for Pokémon TCG Live
Is the Greninja ex Special Illustration Collection good value for money?
The box contains one full art Greninja ex card, two holo rare cards featuring Frogadier and Froakie and 5 Booster packs.
Individual booster packs from special sets generally retail for around £5 in the UK and $5 in the US. The Greninja ex card is a Black Star Promo card and would likely cost around £6 / $6, while the two holo cards could be worth around £2 / $2.
The five Booster packs would therefore cost £25 ($25) adding the expected value of the four cards takes the total to around £33.00 or $33.00 which is slightly higher than the recommended retail price in the UK and the US. The box is therefore good value for money.
