Lillie’s Clefairy ex SAR (Special Art Rare), the lead card among the Battle Partners chase cards, was asking ¥28,000 (~$190) as of March 2026 — fourteen months after release. On September 23, 2026, the lowest asking price on SNKRDUNK for this card was ¥17,000 raw. Battle Partners chase cards, card values and what is known about pull rates are covered below; the full Battle Partners card list is at /pages/sv9-card-list.
SV9 brought back a mechanic not seen in over two decades: Trainer’s Pokémon. Cards tied directly to iconic characters like Lillie, Iono, N, and Hop. The set also includes a first-print error on N’s Zoroark ex UR from the initial January 2025 production run, corrected in later reprints; this guide has no dated September 23, 2026 figure for that error print specifically; the October 7, 2026 SNKRDUNK error-print ask is in the chase-card table.
This guide covers Battle Partners: the top 10 most valuable cards with dated SNKRDUNK market prices, a note on pull rates, box value, and whether the JPN box is worth picking up over the English Journey Together release. USD figures convert at ¥154/USD, approximate.
Is the Battle Partners booster box worth buying? Battle Partners chase cards at a glance
The Battle Partners booster box is worth buying if you want a Japanese SV9 box with Trainer’s Pokemon demand, six SARs, and a Lillie’s Clefairy ex chase card. The Sealed option of our SV9 box is currently listed at ¥10,978 (~$71); the box is better for collectors and box buyers, singles are better if you only want one exact SAR.
Battle Partners (SV9) features 6 SARs built around Trainer’s Pokémon character appeal. Lillie’s Clefairy ex SAR was asking ¥28,000 (~$190) as of March 2026 (¥17,000 raw on September 23, 2026). A first-print N’s Zoroark ex UR error exists from the January 2025 production run. Full Battle Partners card list: /pages/sv9-card-list.
- Full Battle Partners card list: /pages/sv9-card-list.
- The Sealed option of our SV9-Battle Partners booster box is currently listed at ¥10,978 (~$71); on September 23, 2026, the lowest asking price on SNKRDUNK for a sealed box was ¥9,900.
- On September 23, 2026, the lowest asking price on SNKRDUNK for Lillie’s Clefairy ex SAR was ¥17,000 raw / ¥69,999 for a PSA 10 copy.
- The Pokémon Company does not publish pull rates, so the community-estimate figures are removed.
The October 7, 2026 update adds the chase-card table and refreshes our store listings and prices; the other facts in this article were last checked on September 23, 2026.
Battle Partners — Set Overview
Battle Partners (SV9) is anchored by the return of Trainer’s Pokémon cards that pair iconic trainers with their signature partners.
Release Date, Price & Pack Contents
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Set Name | Battle Partners (バトルパートナーズ) |
| Set Code | SV9 |
| JPN Release | January 24, 2025 |
| ENG Equivalent | Journey Together (March 28, 2025) |
| MSRP | ¥180 per pack (official, tax included) → March 2026 market price: ¥9,000 (~$61); September 23, 2026 SNKRDUNK ask: ¥9,900 |
| Packs per Box | 30 |
| Cards per Pack | 5 |
| Rare Cards | 6 SAR, 3 UR, 11 SR, 12 AR |
Prices as of March 2026 (SNKRDUNK secondary market data).
The Return of Trainer’s Pokémon
Trainer’s Pokémon cards — where a specific trainer’s name is part of the card name — first appeared in Gym Heroes and Gym Challenge back in 2000. SV9 revived this mechanic for the modern era. Lillie’s Clefairy ex, Iono’s Bellibolt ex, N’s Zoroark ex, and Hop’s Zacian ex each carry the trainer’s name directly, creating a collector dynamic that goes beyond competitive play.
The appeal is straightforward: fans of specific characters can now chase cards that explicitly belong to their favorite trainer. Lillie’s Clefairy ex SAR carries the highest price in the set among the cards this guide tracks.
JPN vs Journey Together (ENG)
The English-language equivalent of Battle Partners is Journey Together, released on March 28, 2025. Journey Together combines cards from SV9 with additional cards not found in the Japanese set, creating a different card pool and pull rate structure.
Key differences for collectors considering JPN vs ENG:
| Factor | JPN (SV9) | ENG (Journey Together) |
|---|---|---|
| Release | Jan 24, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Box Price (March 2026) | ~¥9,000 (~$61) | Not tracked in this update |
| Print Quality | Higher-rated texture and foil | Standard |
| Card Pool | SV9 only | SV9 + additional |
| SAR Availability | 6 SARs in set | Mixed with other set SARs |
This guide does not track English-market prices. The JPN version’s Lillie’s Clefairy ex SAR ask was ¥28,000 (~$190) in March 2026; on September 23, 2026, the lowest asking price on SNKRDUNK for this card was ¥17,000 raw.
Battle Partners Chase Cards: Prices and Where We List Them
Lillie’s Clefairy ex SAR leads the set, and four of the top five cards are Trainer’s Pokémon.
| # | Card | Rarity | Lowest ask on SNKRDUNK (Oct 7, 2026) | Our listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lillie’s Clefairy ex 126/100 | SAR | raw ¥20,000; PSA 10 ¥45,000 | PSA 10 back order ¥36,607 (~$238) |
| 2 | Iono’s Bellibolt ex 125/100 | SAR | raw ¥6,000; PSA 10 ¥13,800 | PSA 10 back order ¥15,000 (~$97) |
| 3 | N’s Zoroark ex 127/100 | SAR | raw ¥6,000; PSA 10 ¥12,000 | PSA 10 back order ¥14,171 (~$92) |
| 4 | Salamence ex 129/100 | SAR | raw ¥3,900; PSA 10 ¥9,700 | PSA 10 back order ¥12,333 (~$80) |
| 5 | Hop’s Zacian ex 128/100 | SAR | raw ¥4,000; PSA 10 ¥7,800 | PSA 10 back order ¥9,371 (~$61) |
| 6 | Volcanion ex 124/100 | SAR | raw ¥1,999; PSA 10 ¥5,000 | PSA 10 back order ¥5,669 (~$37) |
| 7 | Iono’s Bellibolt ex 130/100 | UR | raw ¥2,000; PSA 10 ¥7,800 | PSA 10 back order ¥8,333 (~$54) |
| 8 | N’s Zoroark ex 131/100 | UR | raw ¥3,000; PSA 10 ¥7,000 (standard print); SNKRDUNK’s separate error-print listing: raw ¥78,500; PSA 10 ¥99,800 | PSA 10 back order ¥9,050 (~$59) |
| 9 | Spiky Energy 132/100 | UR | raw ¥1,000; no PSA 10 ask seen | not listed |
| 10 | Lillie’s Clefairy ex 115/100 | SR | raw ¥1,800; PSA 10 ¥9,500 | PSA 10 back order ¥12,205 (~$79) |
Asking prices are SNKRDUNK lowest asks seen on October 7, 2026, not sale prices; our prices are the listed prices at the time of this update.
March 2026 figures were marketplace asking prices from SNKRDUNK and Mercari; September 23, 2026 figures are SNKRDUNK lowest asks; store prices are our current listings.
#1 Lillie’s Clefairy ex SAR — ¥28,000 (~$190, Mar 2026)
Lillie’s Clefairy ex SAR is the top card by price in this guide’s top 10. It was asking ¥28,000 (~$190) as of March 2026, fourteen months after release. On September 23, 2026, the lowest asking price on SNKRDUNK for this card was ¥17,000 raw, and ¥69,999 for a PSA 10 copy.
The art features Lillie alongside Clefairy in a Special Art Rare treatment that highlights their bond as battle partners.
PSA 10 graded examples were asking ¥40,000-45,000 (~$270-$306) as of March 2026; the September 23, 2026 SNKRDUNK PSA 10 ask was ¥69,999.
#2 Iono’s Bellibolt ex SAR — ¥14,000 (~$95, Mar 2026)
Iono’s Bellibolt ex SAR held the second spot as of March 2026, at exactly half the Lillie chase card’s price.
The card showcases Iono with Bellibolt in her signature energetic style. On September 23, 2026, the lowest asking price on SNKRDUNK for the Iono’s Bellibolt ex SAR (SV9 125/100) was ¥7,999 raw, and ¥49,800 for a PSA 10 copy.
#3 N’s Zoroark ex SAR — ¥8,300 (~$56, Mar 2026)
N’s Zoroark ex SAR rounded out the top three as of March 2026, at ¥8,300 (~$56). N is paired here with Zoroark. On September 23, 2026, the lowest asking price on SNKRDUNK for this SAR print (SV9 127/100) was ¥6,000 raw, and ¥29,999 for a PSA 10 copy.
The set’s first-print N’s Zoroark ex UR error card (SV9 131/100) is covered in detail below.
Cards #4–#10 by March 2026 price (older ranking)
| Rank | Card | Rarity | Price (Mar 2026) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Salamence ex SAR | SAR | ¥4,000 (~$27) | Only non-Trainer’s Pokémon SAR in the top 5. No dated September 23, 2026 SNKRDUNK figure is in this update for this print |
| 5 | Hop’s Zacian ex SAR | SAR | ¥3,500 (~$24) | Hop + Zacian pairing from Sword & Shield. Sept 23, 2026 SNKRDUNK ask: ¥4,000 raw / ¥8,700 PSA 10 |
| 6 | Iono’s Bellibolt ex UR | UR | ¥3,300 (~$22) | Gold Ultra Rare version. No dated September 23, 2026 SNKRDUNK figure is in this update for this print |
| 7 | N’s Zoroark ex UR | UR | ¥2,200 (~$15) | Standard (non-error) UR. Sept 23, 2026 SNKRDUNK ask: ¥2,500 raw / ¥7,999 PSA 10 |
| 8 | Lillie’s Clefairy ex SR | SR | ¥1,600 (~$11) | SR rarity of the same card as #1. No dated September 23, 2026 SNKRDUNK figure is in this update for this print |
| 9 | Lillie’s Wigglytuff AR | AR | ¥1,500 (~$10) | Art Rare. No dated September 23, 2026 SNKRDUNK figure is in this update for this print |
| 10 | Lillie’s Comfey AR | AR | ¥800 (~$5) | Art Rare. No dated September 23, 2026 SNKRDUNK figure is in this update for this print |
On September 23, 2026, the lowest asking price on SNKRDUNK for Hop’s Zacian ex SAR (SV9 128/100) was ¥4,000 raw, and ¥8,700 for a PSA 10 copy; for N’s Zoroark ex UR (SV9 131/100, the standard corrected print) it was ¥2,500 raw, and ¥7,999 for a PSA 10 copy.
The Error Card — N’s Zoroark ex UR (First Print Only)
N’s Zoroark ex UR from the first print run contains a printing error that was corrected in subsequent reprints, making the error print exclusive to early production boxes.
This guide has no dated September 23, 2026 SNKRDUNK figure for the first-print error specifically. For comparison, on September 23, 2026, the lowest SNKRDUNK ask for the standard corrected UR print (SV9 131/100) was ¥2,500 raw, and ¥7,999 for a PSA 10 copy.
How to identify the error version:
- Only found in first-print boxes (initial production run, January 2025)
- The error is visible on the card’s text/artwork (specific misprint details vary by listing)
The error print is limited to the original January 2025 production run and does not appear in reprinted boxes.
Pull Rates — What’s in Your Box?
The Pokémon Company does not publish pull rates. We do not quote unsourced community estimates, so this section gives the card counts by rarity instead.
Card Counts by Rarity
The official card list shows the chase pool by rarity:
| Rarity | Cards in set |
|---|---|
| AR (Art Rare) | 12 |
| SR (Super Rare) | 11 |
| SAR (Special Art Rare) | 6 |
| UR (Ultra Rare) | 3 |
SAR and UR Odds
Because The Pokémon Company does not publish pull rates, we give no SAR or UR odds. If you want one exact SAR or UR, singles are the precise route.
Box Value Notes
The value you get from a box comes from the opening experience and the chance of pulling a high-value SAR. Because The Pokémon Company does not publish pull rates, we do not calculate an expected value.
If you prefer certainty over the opening experience, buying singles makes more financial sense for any specific card. A box gives you 150 cards, the thrill of the pull, and a shot at the top end — that experience has value that does not show up in an EV spreadsheet.
Should You Buy Battle Partners?
Battle Partners is a pickup for character-driven collectors and a JPN-print alternative to Journey Together.
For Collectors
If you collect Lillie, Iono, or N cards, this box is a source for chase cards. The SAR lineup is character-heavy. The Sealed option of our SV9 box is currently listed at ¥10,978 (~$71); one to two boxes give you a solid opening session and a chance at a SAR.
The Trainer’s Pokémon mechanic adds a layer of collectibility that standard sets lack.
For Investors
As of March 2026, the set had been on the market for 14 months, and the initial launch premium had corrected from its early highs.
Dated figures to note:
- Lillie’s Clefairy ex SAR was asking ¥28,000 as of March 2026, fourteen months after release; on September 23, 2026 the lowest SNKRDUNK ask was ¥17,000 raw / ¥69,999 for a PSA 10 copy
- First-print boxes carry the error-card possibility described above
- The ENG release (Journey Together) launched March 28, 2025
JPN Box vs Journey Together (ENG)
| Factor | JPN Box (SV9) | ENG Box (Journey Together) |
|---|---|---|
| Box Price (March 2026) | ¥9,000 (~$61) | Not tracked in this update |
| Chase Card Value (March 2026) | Lillie SAR ¥28,000 | Not tracked in this update |
| Error Card | Yes (first print only) | No |
| Print Quality | Premium texture/foil | Standard |
This guide does not track English-market box prices. On September 23, 2026, the lowest SNKRDUNK ask for a sealed JPN box was ¥9,900; the Sealed option of our own SV9 box is currently listed at ¥10,978 (~$71).
Price Trends — January 2025 to March 2026 Market Data
Here is the JPN price history from launch through March 2026, followed by the September 23, 2026 SNKRDUNK asks.
BOX Price History
| Period | BOX Price | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Launch (Jan 2025) | ~¥20,000 | First-print period |
| Post-reprint (Spring 2025) | ~¥12,000 | After reprints |
| ENG Release (Mar 2025) | ~¥11,000 | Journey Together released |
| March 2026 (14 months after release) | ¥9,000 | Dated marketplace ask |
| September 23, 2026 (SNKRDUNK ask) | ¥9,900 | SNKRDUNK lowest ask |
The March 2026 figure of ¥9,000 was down from the ¥20,000 January 2025 launch price.
Key Card Prices — March 2026 vs September 23, 2026
Dated figures for the top cards:
- Lillie’s Clefairy ex SAR: ¥28,000 as of March 2026; ¥17,000 raw / ¥69,999 PSA 10 on the September 23, 2026 SNKRDUNK ask
- Iono’s Bellibolt ex SAR: ¥14,000 as of March 2026; ¥7,999 raw / ¥49,800 PSA 10 on September 23, 2026
- N’s Zoroark ex SAR: ¥8,300 as of March 2026; ¥6,000 raw / ¥29,999 PSA 10 on September 23, 2026
Where to Buy Battle Partners
The Sealed option of our SV9-Battle Partners booster box is currently listed at ¥10,978 (~$71); the No Shrink option is sold out at the time of this update — restock requests go through Quick Order. A Damaged Box option is currently listed at ¥10,029 (~$65). We ship both directly from Japan, and full Battle Partners singles can be sourced via Quick Order; browse other PSA 10 singles we carry in our PSA 10 collection.
Other options for purchasing JPN sealed boxes:
| Shop | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Samurai Sword Tokyo (this store) | Ships from Japan | Shipping time varies by region |
| eBay (JPN sellers) | Wide selection, buyer protection | Reseal risk, variable seller quality |
| Amazon Japan | Easy checkout | Limited selection |
| Proxy services | Access to any JPN listing | Additional service fees apply |
For a deeper comparison of JPN card purchasing options, see our guide on how to buy Japanese Pokemon cards from Japan. If you are concerned about counterfeits, check how to spot fake Japanese Pokemon cards.
The Bottom Line
Battle Partners (SV9) delivers on three fronts:
- Character-driven value: Lillie’s Clefairy ex SAR was asking ¥28,000 as of March 2026 (¥17,000 raw / ¥69,999 PSA 10 on the September 23, 2026 SNKRDUNK ask), backed by Iono, N, and Hop SARs
- A first-print rarity: the first-print N’s Zoroark ex UR error exists from the January 2025 production run; this guide has no dated September 23, 2026 figure for that print specifically
- Dated box pricing: ¥9,000 per box as of March 2026, 14 months after release; ¥9,900 on the September 23, 2026 SNKRDUNK ask; the Sealed option of our own SV9 box is currently listed at ¥10,978 (~$71)
For collectors, this set is a pick worth considering. This guide does not track English-market prices for a JPN-vs-ENG comparison.
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FAQ
What are the pull rates for Battle Partners?
The Pokémon Company does not publish pull rates for Battle Partners, and we do not quote unsourced community estimates. The official card list shows the chase pool: 12 AR, 11 SR, 6 SAR and 3 UR. If you want one exact card, singles are the precise route.
What are the chase cards in Battle Partners?
The Battle Partners chase cards are the six SARs: Lillie’s Clefairy ex (126/100), Iono’s Bellibolt ex (125/100), N’s Zoroark ex (127/100), Salamence ex (129/100), Hop’s Zacian ex (128/100) and Volcanion ex (124/100). On October 7, 2026 their lowest SNKRDUNK raw asks ran from ¥1,999 to ¥20,000; these are asks, not sale prices.
What is the most expensive card in Battle Partners?
The standard most expensive card was Lillie’s Clefairy ex SAR, asking ¥28,000 (~$190) as of March 2026 (¥17,000 raw / ¥69,999 PSA 10 on the September 23, 2026 SNKRDUNK ask). The N’s Zoroark ex UR error card from the first print run is a separate collectible; the October 7, 2026 SNKRDUNK error-print ask is in the chase-card table.
Is Battle Partners worth buying?
As of March 2026, boxes were asking approximately ¥9,000 (~$61); on September 23, 2026 the lowest SNKRDUNK ask was ¥9,900, and the Sealed option of our own SV9 box is currently listed at ¥10,978 (~$71). This guide does not track English-market prices. For Lillie, Iono, or N collectors, the set is worth considering.
What is the error card in Battle Partners?
N’s Zoroark ex UR from the first print run contains a printing error that was corrected in later reprints. The October 7, 2026 SNKRDUNK error-print ask is in the chase-card table; for comparison, on September 23, 2026 the lowest SNKRDUNK ask for the standard corrected print was ¥2,500 raw / ¥7,999 PSA 10. Only first-print boxes from January 2025 can contain the error card.
How many packs are in a Battle Partners box?
A Japanese Battle Partners booster box contains 30 packs with 5 cards per pack, totaling 150 cards. The official price is ¥180 per pack (tax included). The Sealed option of our own SV9 box is currently listed at ¥10,978 (~$71).
March 2026 figures were marketplace asking prices from SNKRDUNK and Mercari; September 23, 2026 figures are SNKRDUNK lowest asks; October 7, 2026 figures are SNKRDUNK lowest asks; store prices are our current listings. The Pokémon Company does not publish pull rates.
Is Journey Together the same as Battle Partners?
Journey Together is the English-language set that includes cards from Battle Partners (SV9), released on March 28, 2025. The card pools are not identical — Journey Together combines SV9 cards with additional content. This guide does not track English-market prices.
What are the best cards in SV9?
As of March 2026, the top three cards by value were Lillie’s Clefairy ex SAR (¥28,000), Iono’s Bellibolt ex SAR (¥14,000), and N’s Zoroark ex SAR (¥8,300). On September 23, 2026, the lowest SNKRDUNK asks were ¥17,000 raw / ¥69,999 PSA 10 (Lillie), ¥7,999 raw / ¥49,800 PSA 10 (Iono), and ¥6,000 raw / ¥29,999 PSA 10 (N’s Zoroark). All three are Trainer’s Pokémon cards. See our full best Japanese Pokemon booster box guide for how SV9 compares to other sets.
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