The Elite Trainer Box, or ETB, is probably the best-known sealed Pokémon TCG product. Most new sets get their own ETB with special box art.
What’s in an ETB
Contents vary a little by set, but you usually get:
- 8–9 booster packs of that set
- a promo card (in many recent sets)
- themed card sleeves
- energy cards
- dice and condition markers
- a player’s guide
- a storage box with dividers
Regular ETB vs Pokémon Center ETB
Pokémon Center editions are first sold through the official Pokémon Center store and usually have more packs and a promo card with a special stamp. They’re harder to find, so many collectors keep them sealed.
Who it’s for
An ETB is a safe gift and a great way into a new set: open a few packs and you have everything to organise your cards. For collectors, the sealed box looks great on a shelf.
See which ETBs are in the machine now or where to find the machine in Promenada Mall.