Violet ex was one half of the pair that opened the Scarlet & Violet era in Japan — and it’s the half that carries the set’s headline Pokemon, Miraidon ex, across two separate secret-tier prints.
Released January 20, 2023 as バイオレットex (Violet ex), set code SV1V, this was one of two twin launch sets — its sister set, Scarlet ex (SV1S), came out the same day carrying the other Paradox-era mascot. Both sets share the same 5-card-per-pack, 30-pack-per-box structure and split their headline chases across the base and secret tiers.
This guide covers what’s inside a Violet ex box, the five Special Art Rares and three Ultra Rares that make up its secret-tier chases, how the Regular Box compares to our Damaged Box listing, and where the Japanese and English versions of this era line up. We ship Japanese sealed product out of Tokyo, and the prices below are what’s currently listed on our site.
Violet ex (SV1V) is 108 cards — 78 base-set cards plus a 30-card secret tier (12 AR, 10 SR, 5 SAR, 3 UR). The SV1V-Violet ex Japanese Pokemon Booster Box is currently listed at ¥9,880 (~$62), and our Damaged Box listing is currently listed at ¥10,750 (~$68). Chase prints include Miriam SAR 105/078 (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) and Miraidon ex, printed twice in the secret tier at SAR 102/078 and UR 106/078.
Prices below are our current listed prices as of September 2026, converted at ¥159/USD.
What’s in a Violet ex Box
Violet ex (SV1V) launched on January 20, 2023 as one of the two Japanese sets that opened the Scarlet & Violet era, alongside its twin, Scarlet ex (SV1S). Each box holds 30 packs of 5 cards, and the set totals 108 cards: a 78-card base set plus a 30-card secret tier.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Release date (JP) | January 20, 2023 |
| Set code | SV1V |
| Sister set (same release date) | Scarlet ex (SV1S) |
| Cards per pack | 5 |
| Packs per box | 30 |
| Total set size | 108 cards (78 base + 30 secret tier) |
The 30-card secret tier splits into four rarity bands:
| Rarity | Count |
|---|---|
| AR Art Rare | 12 |
| SR Secret Rare | 10 |
| SAR Special Art Rare | 5 |
| UR Ultra Rare | 3 |
For the full card-by-card breakdown of all 108 entries, see our Violet ex (SV1V) complete card list. That article is the source for the numbers and rarities used throughout this guide.
Within Violet ex, the secret tier includes Special Art Rares for key Pokemon and trainers alongside a small group of Ultra Rares.
Chase Cards in Violet ex
Five Special Art Rares run consecutively from 101 to 105, and three Ultra Rares close out the set. Here’s the print run, card by card.
Spidops ex, Special Art Rare 101/078
Spidops ex opens the Special Art Rare run at 101/078 (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) — the first of the set’s five consecutive SAR slots.
Miraidon ex, printed twice: SAR 102/078 and UR 106/078
Miraidon ex is the set’s headline Pokemon, and it’s the only chase name in this lineup to appear twice in the secret tier — once as a Special Art Rare at 102/078, and again as an Ultra Rare at 106/078. That second print sits alongside two more Ultra Rares that close the set: a Rare Candy and a Lightning Energy secret print. The exact numbers on those last two haven’t been independently re-confirmed, so treat them as unverified rather than pinned to specific card numbers.
Iron Treads ex, Special Art Rare 103/078
Iron Treads ex takes the third SAR slot at 103/078 (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order), one of the Paradox-form ex Pokemon that defined this launch era.
Arven, Special Art Rare 104/078
Arven, one of the Paldea games’ companion characters (described as a friend and rival to the player), holds the fourth SAR slot at 104/078 — between Iron Treads ex and Miriam in the consecutive 101–105 run.
Miriam, Special Art Rare 105/078
Miriam closes the SAR run at 105/078. This exact print is not currently listed on our site — sourcing requests for it go through Quick Order.
| Card | Number | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Spidops ex | 101/078 | SAR |
| Miraidon ex | 102/078 | SAR |
| Iron Treads ex | 103/078 | SAR |
| Arven | 104/078 | SAR |
| Miriam | 105/078 | SAR |
| Miraidon ex | 106/078 | UR |
| Rare Candy | unverified | UR |
| Lightning Energy | unverified | UR |
That’s all five Special Art Rares and all three Ultra Rares — eight cards across the secret tier’s two top bands, out of the 30-card secret tier and 108-card set overall. For the full 12 Art Rare and 10 Secret Rare entries beyond this chase list, see the complete SV1V card list or our Violet ex pull rates and best cards guide.
Regular Box vs Damaged Box on Our Site
We currently list two Violet ex box options. There is no No Shrink listing for this set on our site at the moment — only the Regular Box and the Damaged Box below.
| Listing | Price |
|---|---|
| SV1V-Violet ex Japanese Pokemon Booster Box | currently listed at ¥9,880 (~$62) |
| SV1V-Violet ex Japanese Pokemon Booster Box — Damaged Box | currently listed at ¥10,750 (~$68) |
Worth noting directly: on this set, the Damaged Box is priced higher than the Regular Box — ¥10,750 versus ¥9,880. Don’t assume Damaged always means cheaper; check both product pages for the current listed price before ordering, since the gap between the two moves with the market for each box independently.
Where to Buy a Violet ex Booster Box from Tokyo
We ship sealed Violet ex boxes worldwide from Tokyo with tracked delivery. The Regular Box listing is the direct route to sealed product — the source packs that Miraidon ex, Miriam, Spidops ex, Iron Treads ex, and Arven are all pulled from, described above, though which of those cards (if any) turn up in a given box comes down to what’s inside each individual pack, not a guaranteed contents list; our Damaged Box listing is the alternative currently on the site.
For singles like the Miriam SAR that aren’t currently listed individually, or for a mixed order alongside other Japanese product, the Quick Order page is the fastest way to flag what you’re after. Browsing more broadly across Japanese Pokemon boxes, our Pokemon card box collection covers the full current lineup, and the Scarlet ex sister set is worth a look if you want both halves of this launch era side by side. For a closer look at one of Violet ex’s supporting Art Rares, see our Drowzee AR card guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s in an SV1V Violet ex booster box?
Each box has 30 packs of 5 cards, drawn from a 108-card set: 78 base-set cards plus a 30-card secret tier split into 12 Art Rare, 10 Secret Rare, 5 Special Art Rare, and 3 Ultra Rare.
What are the chase cards in Violet ex?
The five Special Art Rares run consecutively from 101 to 105: Spidops ex, Miraidon ex, Iron Treads ex, Arven, and Miriam. Miraidon ex, the set’s headline Pokemon, is also printed as one of the set’s three Ultra Rares at 106/078, alongside a Rare Candy and a Lightning Energy secret print.
Is the Miriam SAR (105/078) available to buy from your store?
This exact print is not currently listed on our site. Sourcing requests for it go through our Quick Order page.
What’s the difference between the Regular Box and the Damaged Box on your site?
Both are sealed SV1V-Violet ex Japanese Pokemon Booster Boxes; the difference is condition of the outer packaging, not the cards inside. On this set the Damaged Box is currently listed at ¥10,750 (~$68), which is actually higher than the Regular Box at ¥9,880 (~$62) — check both product pages for current pricing before ordering.
Does Violet ex have an English equivalent?
Its era corresponds to the international Scarlet & Violet base set, though the mapping isn’t 1:1 — the Japanese release split the same launch content across two sets, Violet ex and Scarlet ex, released the same day.
What’s the difference between Violet ex and Scarlet ex?
They’re twin launch sets released the same day, January 20, 2023, sharing the same pack structure but carrying different headline Pokemon and secret-tier chase cards. Violet ex centres on Miraidon ex; see our Scarlet ex pull rates and best cards guide for that set’s own lineup.
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