Pokemon’s newest set, Crown Zenith marks the end of the Shield and Sword era of the game and the end of Pokemon TCG Online. So, it’s a very special set in more ways than one. Not being a standard release makes knowing what products are coming, when they release, and what each one contains a bit more difficult than usual. Today I’ll be covering what those difficulties are and give you all the information you need to find the Crown Zenith products that are best for you.
Here’s a table containing all Crown Zenith products, their release dates, and a link you can follow to view prices. We’ll break down each one of these products, its contents, and its pros and cons below.
- Elite Trainer Box – Out Now
- Elite Trainer Box Plus – Out Now
- Regidrago V & Regieleki V Collections – Out Now
- Mini Tins (Five Total) – Out Today
- Pikachu VMAX Special Collection – Out Now
- Standard Tins (Three Total) – Out Now
- Pin Collections (Three Total) – Out Today
- Premium Playmat Collection – Out Today
- Premium Figure Collection (Two Total) – May 17th
Having a set release over the course of four months is a bit out of the norm and is generating a bit of confusion. So, getting the release schedule out of the way is helpful. With that done, let’s go over each of the products, what they contain, and how much they cost. As well as, which ones are the best pick-ups. Without further ado, let’s jump right into the Crown Zenith buyer’s guide.
Prices Last Updated: 4/14/23 at 11:22 pm
Elite Trainer Box
Price
- TCGplayer Market Price: $64.12 (current lowest price is $59.99)
- Price Per Booster: $6.00
Contents
- 10 Crown Zenith booster packs
- 1 etched (foil promo) version of Lucario VSTAR
- 65 card sleeves featuring Lucario art
- 45 Energy cards
- Crown Zenith expansion players guide
- 6 damage-counters (dice)
- 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
- 2 acrylic condition markers
- 1 acrylic VSTAR marker
- Collector’s box with 4 organization dividers
- Code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live
Pros And Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Contains booster packs | None |
| Has Lucario VSTAR Promo card | |
| Comes with accessories and makes for a great gift |
Is This Product For You?
In my experience, Elite Trainer Boxes are rarely bad buys. If you’re interested in an overall Crown Zenith experience, these are a good way to get it – You’ll get all the accessories the box has to offer, plus a nice Lucario VSTAR promo, and 10 Booster Packs as well. So, if you’re at all interested in the extras or the promo, I think this is a fine pickup. If you’re not, and you just want the cheapest way to open boosters, skip this one.
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Elite Trainer Box Plus
Price
- TCGplayer Market Price: $115
- Price Per Booster: $9.50
Contents
The plus boxes contain everything within the standard version. The differences are – The damage counters, coin, and condition markers are metal in this version and you get a Lucario deck box and two more Booster Packs. Here are the full contents:
- 12 Crown Zenith booster packs
- 1 etched (foil promo) version of Lucario VSTAR
- 65 card sleeves featuring Lucario art
- 45 Energy cards
- Crown Zenith expansion players guide
- Lucario deck box
- 6 metal damage-counters (dice)
- 1 metal coin featuring Lucario
- 2 metal condition markers
- 1 acrylic VSTAR marker
- Collector’s box with 4 organization dividers
- Code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live
Pros And Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Contains more booster packs than the standard version | Costs more money |
| Comes with metal accessories | Only sold online |
| Has Lucario VSTAR Promo card |
Is This Product For You?
The plus version of the Elite Trainer Box costs around $40 more than the standard version. Considering you get two extra packs (and we’ll value those at around $12) you’ll be paying around $28 to get the metal deck box, coin, and damage counters. They are quite nice and if the extra money is worth it for these extras, then this could be an ok buy.
However, if you’re not interested in the metal accessories you’ll want to hold off on ordering this and put your money elsewhere or simply get the regular version.
Regidrago V & Regieleki V Collections
Price
- TCGplayer Market Price:
- Regidrago V – $25 (current lowest price is $29.36)
- Regieleki V – $23.46 (current lowest price is $28.05)
- Price Per Pack:
- Regidrago V – $7.25
- Regieleki V – $7
Contents
You can buy each of these collections separately or get both together. Both sets contain both Regidrago and Regieleki. Which one you buy will determine which card you get a jumbo version of and which card you get a regular version of.
To elaborate, you’ll receive a jumbo version of whichever you buy. So, if you buy the Regidrago box you’ll get an oversized version and a foil promo Regidrago V and a regular foil Regieleki. If you buy a Regieleki box you’ll get an oversized version and a foil promo Regieleki V and a regular foil Regidrago.
The regular version of the cards is, well, regular and the promo V version is the same card printed in Silver Tempest but with alternate art. With that out of the way, let’s move on to what else is included.
- 4 Crown Zenith booster packs
- 1 foil promo Regieleki V or Regidrago V
- 1 regular foil Regidrago or Regieleki
- 1 oversized Regieleki V or Regidrago
- A code card for Pokémon TCG Live
Pros And Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Good price per Booster pack | Promos are reprints |
| Contains alternate art and jumbo cards |
Is This Product For You?
If you want the alternate art/jumbo versions of Regieleki or Regidrago V these collections are the only place you’ll be able to get them. However, you can get the Silver Tempest version of each one for around $1 if you just need them for a deck.
Aside from the promos, you’ll be getting four booster packs and paying just over $6 per pack. This means if you want the promos, you can buy these collections and pay around the average price per pack for the other products covered so far.
Mini Tins
Price
- TCGplayer Market Price Per Single Tin:
- Sonia & Yamper Tin – $14.25
- Hop & Wooloo Tin – $13.51
- Marnie & Morpeko – $15.29
- Bede & Hatenna – $13.72
- Leon & Charizard – $15.35 (cheapest current price is $17.98)
- Average Price Per Pack For Single Tins:
- $8.00
- Market Price For Sets:
- Set of Five (One of each Tin) – $66.86
- Set of Ten (Two of each Tin) – $127
- Average Price Per Pack For Sets:
- $11
Contents
- 2 Crown Zenith Booster packs
- 1 sticker sheet
- An art card showing the art from this Mini Tin
Pros And Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Great for people who don’t want many packs | Doesn’t offer much outside of Booster Packs |
| Many different sets/prices are available | |
| Tins and art cards are collectible |
Is This Product For You?
The Mini Tins have a few things going for them and a few things going against them. If you only want two Booster Packs, the cheapest way to get them is the Hop & Wooloo Tin for $13.35. However, you’ll be paying around $6.50 per pack which is more than some other methods. But if for some reason you really only want to buy a few packs, this is the cheapest way to do so.
If you’re a collector who enjoys collecting things like tins and art cards, these would be cool pick-ups for you. That said, the cheapest way to get one of each tin is to buy the set of five which comes to around $13 cheaper than buying each one separately. By the way, I am taking shipping into account here.
Furthermore, it’s $19 cheaper to buy two sets of five than it is to buy a set of 10. So, if you’re buying on TCGplayer and want at least 10, go that route and save some money.
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If you want to collect these, by all means do and you’ll be getting an ok average price per pack. If you’re not interested in the tins themselves, the stickers, or the art cards, you could still reasonably buy these to get packs if you stick to the lower-priced tins. Overall, I would say these are ok pick-ups.
Pikachu VMAX Special Collection
Price
- TCGplayer Market: $27.02
- Price Per Booster: $8.50
Contents
- 5 Crown Zenith Booster Packs
- 1 Etched promo Pikachu VMAX
- 1 Jumbo promo Pikachu VMAX
- 1 Foil promo Pikachu VMAX
Pros And Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Contains exclusive Pikachu promos | Not the cheapest way to buy Boosters |
| The Pikachu V and VMAX cards in the collection are new cards |
Is This Product For You?
This is one of the most exciting products from the Crown Zenith product line. Unlike the Regidrago V & Regieleki V collections mentioned above, the Pikachu collection comes with brand new Pikachu V and Pikachu VMAX cards. No reprints here.
While they may not be the best versions of the card we’ve ever seen, people are still going to want them and this collection is the only place you’ll be able to get them.
If you’re a Pikachu fan or a collector of promo cards, this will be the go-to product for you. Aside from the brand-new foil promos and the jumbo Pikachu, you’ll also be getting five packs as well. I expect this one to be flying off the shelves today.
Standard Tins
Price
- TCGplayer Market Price Per Single Tin:
- Galarian Articuno – $27.27
- Galarian Moltres – $28.50
- Galarian Zapdos – $27.84
- Average Price Per Pack For Single Tins:
- $5.50
- Market Price For Sets:
- Set of Three (One of each Tin) – $62.77
- Price Per Pack For The Set:
- $4.15
Contents
- 5 Crown Zenith Booster packs
- 1 full-art promo of Galarian Articunos, Galarian Zapdos, or Galarian Moltres
- A code card for Pokémon TCG Live
Which tin you buy will dictate which card you get a promo of. For example, if you buy the Galarian Moltres tin, you get the Galarian Moltres promo. Most of the time, alternate-art cards are available in the main set but that’s not the case here. These tins are the only place you’ll be able to get the promo versions of the three Galarian birds.
That said, the cards themselves are reprints with brand-new art. My personal favorite as far as the new art goes is the Galarian Zapdos but I think they are all pretty sweet. If you’re looking to purchase all three tins, buying the set of three will save you a few bucks as opposed to buying separately.
Pros And Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Cheap way to buy Booster packs | Promos are reprints |
| Contains alt-art promo cards | |
| Alt-art cards are exclusive to the tins |
Is This Product For You?
Yes, this product is likely for you. As mentioned, they contain some things that can’t be obtained elsewhere. So, collectors of tins, promos, and alt-art cards are going to have an interest in these tins. Aside from that, the set of three has one of the lowest price per Booster pack prices of all. So, even if you have no interest in the three Galarian birds and you simply want Boosters, this is a great buy. If you’re going to spend money on Crown Zenith, this product is a great way to do so.
Pin Collections
Price
- TCGplayer Market Price Per Collection:
- Rillaboom – $16.69
- Inteleon – $26.26 (cheapest current price is $19.69)
- Cinderace – $16.69
- Price Per Pack For Single Collection:
- $5.60
- TCGplayer Market Price Per Set:
- $62.54 (cheapest current price is $55.97)
- Price Per Pack For The Set:
- $6.20
Contents
- 1 foil promo Rillaboom, Cinderace, or Inteleon
- 1 collector’s pin featuring Rillaboom, Cinderace, or Inteleon
- 3 Booster packs
- A code card for Pokémon TCG Live
Again, whichever collection you buy you’ll be getting the corresponding promo and collector pin. The cards are reprints but with brand-new never before seen art. The Inteleon in particular is quite playable at the moment and will probably be the most coveted of the three, with Cinderace being next.
Pros And Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Contains alt-art promos | Promos are reprints |
| The pins are exclusive and collectible | Not a cheap way to get booster packs |
| Inteleon card is very playable at the moment |
Is This Product For You?
As a Pokemon player, these are pretty cool pick-ups. The pins are nice little extras that you can collect and the alternate art cards are interesting. Especially Inteleon, which sees plenty of play. If the promos are going to be reprinted versions of older cards, I’m glad to see them be relevant ones that players will actually want to sleeve up.
If you play Inteleon or Cinderace or are interested at all in collecting pins or alternate art cards, you’ll enjoy these for sure.
Morpeko V-Union Premium Playmat Collection
Price
- TCGplayer Market Price: $44.82 (current lowest price is $37.99)
- Price PerPrice: $7.22
Contents
- 4 etched promo cards that combine to make a single Morpeko V-UNION
- 1 Jumbo Morpeko V-UNION
- 1 Professor Burnet supporter cart
- 1 playmat featuring Marnie and Morpeko
- 5 Booster packs
- A code card for Pokémon TCG Live
Pros And Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Contains an exclusive playmat | More expensive |
| Has Morpeko V-UNION etched promos with new art | |
| Jumbo Morpeko V-UNION card makes the art easy to see |
Is This Product For You?
This is the most special product of the Crown Zenith product line. The four foil-etched Morpeko V-UNION cards come with brand-new art and I must say, they are pretty stellar. Furthermore, the jumbo version of the card makes it easier to admire it. If you want some very impressive promo cards to add to your collection, this is the one you want.
There is also an exclusive playmat featuring Marnie and Morpeko that a lot of players are going to be looking to get. I personally love having a playmat included in the product line and Pokemon did not disappoint with this one. This is by far the “must-have” premium product for anyone willing to spend the extra money.
Premium Figure Collections
Price
- TCGplayer Market Price:
- Shiny Zacian – $71.93 (current lowest price is $61.74)
- Shiny Zamazenta – $74.52 (current lowest price is $61.73)
- Price Per Pack For A Single Collection:
- $5.55
- Market Price For A Set Of Two:
- $186.86 (current lowest price is $180.68)
- Price Per Pack For The Set:
- $5.45
If you’re looking to buy both collections, buy them separately instead of together. Usually, the sets are cheaper but in this case, buying both collections together will cost nearly an additional $29 after shipping.
Contents
- 11 Booster packs
- 1 etched foil promo, one sculpted figurine, and one collector’s pin of Shiny Zacian V or Shiny Zamazenta V
- 65 card sleeves featuring both Shiny Zacian and Shiny Zamazenta
- A code card for Pokémon TCG Live
Which promos, figure, and pin you get depends on which collection you buy. However, the card sleeves will be the same regardless of the collection.
Pros And Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Contains packs, promos, pins, sleeves, and figures | Most expensive products |
| Makes a great gift | |
| Promos feature new art |
Is this Product For You?
There is a lot that comes in these figure sets. If you’re willing to spend a little bit more money, these will give you the complete Crown Zenith experience in a single purchase. It has the most boosters than any other product in the lineup (even if it’s not at the lowest price), promos with new art, and pins. Plus, card sleeves and figures.
So, you’re paying more but you’ll also be getting quite a lot. If you’ve gotta have the biggest and best the set has to offer this is the product for you. This is also a great gift for anyone interested in Crown Zenith or the Pokemon TCG.
Answering Some Frequently Asked Questions
In this portion of the buyer’s guide, I’ll answer some of Crown Zeith’s most asked questions.
Are There Booster Boxes Of Crown Zenith?
No. Crown Zenith is a special expansion and therefore does not have traditional Booster boxes.
What Is The Cheapest Way To Buy Crown Zenith Booster Packs?
Of all the Crown Zenith products mentioned in the buyer’s guide, the Standard Tin (Set of Three) will give you the best price. The price per Booster pack price for the collection comes to $4.15. This will be your cheapest way to get single Boosters. However, outside of any product mentioned here, you can buy single Boosters online for around $5.23.
What Is The Galarian Gallery?
The Galarian Gallery is a sub-set of cards within Crown Zenith that are notable reprints with brand-new alternative art. They also tell a story throughout the cards. Here’s an official quote in regard to the GG.
From tender moments to dramatic performances, the latest expansion’s Galarian Gallery tells a story with every card.
Pokemon.com
How To Tell IfA CardIs From The Galarian Gallery?
All cards from the Galarian Gallery are labeled GG01 to GG70.
Conclusion
There you have it friends – A look at each Crown Zenith products, when they release, what they contain, and how much they cost. As well as some of the most frequently asked questions for the newest set. I hope that this buyer’s guide has helped to point you to the Crown Zenith product that is best for you.
