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Paldea Evolved: rip it or buy it?
Ripping is the cheaper path here — about $465 for a box's worth of packs vs. about $489 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: ~$465 (cheapest sealed unit is the booster box at $465).
- Complete the set minus chases, as singles: $489 — ripping a box runs ~$24 less, but it's a gamble.
- Top chase — Magikarp - 203/193 — Illustration Rare: $394 as a single vs. ~$1,900 to crack for one (est.).
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The chases
| Chase card | Single | Cracking for one (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Magikarp - 203/193 — Illustration Rare | $394 | ~$1,900 |
| Raichu - 211/193 — Illustration Rare | $100 | ~$930 |
| Maushold - 226/193 — Illustration Rare | $93 | ~$930 |
| Tyranitar - 222/193 — Illustration Rare | $73 | ~$560 |
| Sprigatito - 196/193 — Illustration Rare | $64 | ~$560 |
| Iono - 269/193 — Special Illustration Rare | $62 | ~$1,200 |
| Tinkaton ex - 262/193 — Special Illustration Rare | $60 | ~$1,200 |
| Fuecoco - 201/193 — Illustration Rare | $58 | ~$560 |
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Prices live (TCGplayer via TCGcsv), refreshed daily; pull rates are estimates. Educational, not financial advice. Snapshot: 2026-08-08.