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Scarlet & Violet Base Set: rip it or buy it?
Ripping is the cheaper path here — about $292 for a box's worth of packs vs. about $312 to buy the bulk as singles — so rip, then top off the few you're missing.
Rip, then fill the gaps.
- A box's worth of packs: ~$292 (cheapest sealed unit is the booster box at $292).
- Complete the set minus chases, as singles: $312 — ripping a box runs ~$20 less, but it's a gamble.
- Top chase — Gardevoir ex - 245/198 — Special Illustration Rare: $71 as a single vs. ~$730 to crack for one (est.).
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The chases
| Chase card | Single | Cracking for one (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Gardevoir ex - 245/198 — Special Illustration Rare | $71 | ~$730 |
| Drowzee - 210/198 — Illustration Rare | $62 | ~$350 |
| Ralts - 211/198 — Illustration Rare | $42 | ~$350 |
| Kirlia - 212/198 — Illustration Rare | $42 | ~$350 |
| Slowpoke - 204/198 — Illustration Rare | $39 | ~$350 |
| Riolu - 215/198 — Illustration Rare | $33 | ~$350 |
| Fidough - 213/198 — Illustration Rare | $26 | ~$350 |
| Miraidon ex - 244/198 — Special Illustration Rare | $25 | ~$730 |
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Prices live (TCGplayer via TCGcsv), refreshed daily; pull rates are estimates. Educational, not financial advice. Snapshot: 2026-09-14.