What is the Kingdra ex Special Illustration Collection Box?
The Kingdra 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 Greninja 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. Kingdra is shown partially covering the pink strip.
The back of the box states:
“Take Command of Battle with Kingdra ex!
Join forces with undersea royalty and adorn your collection with artistic flair in this speciall collection from the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet – Shrouded Fable expansion. Inside is a special illustration rare style promo card featuring Kingdra ex plus foil cards of Horsea and Seadra wo you can complete the evolution chain . And with the included Pokémon TCG booster packs, you’re shre 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 Kingdra ex Special Illustration Collection?
The contents of the box have been revealed:
1 full art Kingdra ex card
1 holo Horsea
1 holo Seadra
5 Pokémon TCG booster packs
A code card for Pokémon TCG Live
Is the Kingdra ex Special Illustration Collection good value for money?
The box contains one full art Kingdra ex card, two holo rare cards featuring Horsea and Seadra and 5 Booster packs.
Individual booster packs from special sets generally retail for around £5 in the UK and $5 in the US. The Kingdra 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.
