All sets › Sword & Shield
Astral Radiance: rip it or buy it?
Completing Astral Radiance as singles (about $196 minus the chases) costs less than a box's worth of packs (~$360, mostly dupes) — so buy the singles you actually want.
Buy the singles.
- A box's worth of packs: ~$360 (cheapest sealed unit is the booster pack at $10).
- Complete the set minus chases, as singles: $196 — ripping a box runs ~$164 more.
- Top chase — Machamp V (Alternate Full Art) — Ultra Rare: $209 as a single vs. ~$1,100 to crack for one (est.).
Try the full tool — free
Get the honest call on every set. Free, in beta — drop your email and you're straight in.
By subscribing you agree to our Privacy Policy.
The chases
| Chase card | Single | Cracking for one (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Machamp V (Alternate Full Art) — Ultra Rare | $209 | ~$1,100 |
| Origin Forme Palkia V (Alternate Full Art) — Ultra Rare | $93 | ~$720 |
| Beedrill V (Alternate Full Art) — Ultra Rare | $84 | ~$720 |
| Origin Forme Dialga V (Alternate Full Art) — Ultra Rare | $66 | ~$430 |
| Hisuian Sneasler V (Alternate Full Art) — Ultra Rare | $39 | ~$250 |
| Hisuian Lilligant V (Alternate Full Art) — Ultra Rare | $29 | ~$250 |
| Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR - 198/189 (Secret) — Secret Rare | $18 | ~$1,100 |
| Machamp VMAX (Secret) — Secret Rare | $17 | ~$1,100 |
Affiliate link — we may earn a commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you.
Find Astral Radiance singles on TCGplayer ↗
More Sword & Shield sets
- Crown Zenith: rip or buy?
- Silver Tempest: rip or buy?
- Lost Origin: rip or buy?
- Pokemon GO: rip or buy?
- Brilliant Stars: rip or buy?
- Fusion Strike: rip or buy?
Prices live (TCGplayer via TCGcsv), refreshed daily; pull rates are estimates. Educational, not financial advice. Snapshot: 2026-08-08.