Raging Surf is a smaller Japanese set than most of the high-class packs it sits alongside — 92 cards total against sets that run well past 200 — and that compact checklist is part of why it’s stayed a steady request from buyers who want a Scarlet & Violet-era box without a huge chase list to track.
SV3a “Raging Surf” released in Japan on September 22, 2023, as part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It’s built as a 62-card main set plus a 30-card secret tier, with a five-card Special Art Rare pool anchoring the top of the checklist. Since release it’s remained a regularly requested box for buyers after Water-type and Ground-type Scarlet & Violet-era pulls in a Japanese-only sealed format.
This guide covers the verified pack and box specifications for SV3a Raging Surf, highlights cards from the chase tier, explains how Regular Box, Damaged Box, and No Shrink are handled on our site for this specific set, and outlines the Japanese-vs-English situation for Raging Surf. We ship Japanese sealed product and PSA10-graded singles out of Tokyo, so the listings below reflect what’s currently posted on our site.
SV3a Raging Surf is a 92-card set (62 main-set cards plus a 30-card secret tier that includes a five-card Special Art Rare pool), sold 30 packs per box at 5 cards per pack. The SV3A-Raging Surf Japanese Pokemon Booster Box is currently listed at ¥12,480 (~$78), and the Damaged Box listing is currently priced at ¥14,590 (~$92) — higher than the regular box, not lower, so check both listings before assuming which is the cheaper option.
Prices below are our current listed prices as of September 2026, converted at ¥159/USD.
What’s in a Raging Surf Box
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Set code | SV3a |
| Set name | Raging Surf |
| Series | Scarlet & Violet |
| Japan release date | September 22, 2023 |
| Packs per box | 30 |
| Cards per pack | 5 |
| Total cards in set | 92 |
The 92-card checklist splits into a 62-card main set and a 30-card secret tier that sits above it:
| Tier | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Main set | 62 | Numbered 1–62 |
| Secret tier | 30 | Includes a five-card SAR Special Art Rare pool |
We don’t publish pull-rate figures for this box on this page: that discussion lives in a dedicated article rather than being restated here. For the full card-by-card breakdown of the set, along with the pull-rate detail, see our Raging Surf card list and pull rates guide.
Chase Cards in Raging Surf (SV3a)
Raging Surf’s secret tier includes a five-card Special Art Rare pool. The headline chases collectors ask about most often are all five of those SARs, plus the tier’s top Art Rare — six cards in total:
- Garchomp ex, SAR 85/62
- Tapu Koko ex, SAR 86/62
- Gholdengo ex, SAR 87/62
- Chili, SAR 88/62
- Parasol Lady, SAR 89/62
- Groudon, AR 69/62
Parasol Lady — SAR 89/62
Parasol Lady is the Trainer-card entry highlighted here from the set’s Special Art Rare run.
Gholdengo ex — SAR 87/62
Gholdengo ex sits in the Special Art Rare tier alongside Parasol Lady, giving the set a Steel/Ghost-type Pokémon chase distinct from the two Ground-type cards below.
Garchomp ex — SAR 85/62
Garchomp ex is one of two ex-card printings in the Special Art Rare pool, printed at 85/62.
Tapu Koko ex — SAR 86/62
Tapu Koko ex is the second ex-card in the Special Art Rare pool, printed at 86/62, giving the set a Lightning-type chase alongside Garchomp ex’s Water typing.
Chili — SAR 88/62
Chili completes the Trainer-card side of the Special Art Rare run at 88/62.
Groudon — AR 69/62
Groudon is the set’s Art Rare entry among the headline chases, one tier below the five Special Art Rares above it.
None of these six chase cards currently have single listings on our site. If you’re after one specifically, the Quick Order page is the fastest way to flag what you need — sourcing requests for singles from this set go through that page. We do carry a PSA10-graded single from elsewhere in the set: the PSA10 Shauntal SR (082/062), currently listed at ¥15,180 (~$95), a Trainer card outside the five named chases above.
Regular Box vs Damaged Box vs No Shrink on Our Site
We list sealed Japanese boxes under a few different conditions, and the naming is consistent across sets, but the pricing between conditions isn’t always what you’d expect. For SV3a Raging Surf specifically:
| Listing | Price |
|---|---|
| SV3A-Raging Surf Japanese Pokemon Booster Box (Regular) | currently listed at ¥12,480 (~$78) |
| SV3A-Raging Surf Japanese Pokemon Booster Box — Damaged Box | currently listed at ¥14,590 (~$92) |
| No Shrink | not currently listed for this set |
On many sets we carry, the Damaged Box listing is the lower-priced option. For Raging Surf right now, the Damaged Box is priced higher than the regular box — ¥14,590 versus ¥12,480. Don’t assume the pattern holds set to set; always check both product pages directly before ordering.
A “Damaged Box” on our site refers to a condition category for sealed booster boxes where the outer carton — not the contents — is affected: a dent, a crushed corner, shelf wear. The booster packs inside stay factory-sealed, and it doesn’t mean any change to the sealed contents. It’s a separate condition-based listing from a set’s regular box, and the price difference between the two, in either direction, reflects our current stock situation for that specific condition rather than a fixed discount rule. For a broader look at how we frame Regular-vs-Damaged pairs, see our OP-16 Regular vs Damaged Box guide — a different franchise, but the same listing logic applies. There is no No Shrink listing for Raging Surf at the moment.
For a closer look at how Raging Surf’s box compares to its numbered sibling set, see our SV3 vs SV3a box guide, which puts this set’s contents and pricing side by side with SV3 Ruler of the Black Flame.
Where to Buy a Raging Surf Booster Box from Tokyo
We ship sealed SV3a Raging Surf boxes and PSA10-graded singles worldwide from Tokyo with tracked delivery. The regular box and the Damaged Box listing are both currently listed — compare the two product pages directly, since pricing between them shifts with our stock situation rather than following a fixed rule.
For a graded single from the set, the PSA10 Shauntal SR (082/062) is currently listed. For Garchomp ex, Tapu Koko ex, Gholdengo ex, Chili, Parasol Lady, Groudon, or any other Raging Surf single not shown above, the Quick Order page is the fastest way to flag what you’re after or build a mixed order.
Browse the wider Japanese booster box range in our Pokemon card box collection, or see how Raging Surf compares directly to its numbered sibling set in our SV3 vs SV3a box guide. For the SV3 side of that comparison specifically, see our Ruler of the Black Flame (SV3) card list. The full Raging Surf checklist and pull-rate detail lives on our Raging Surf card list and pull rates guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cards are in the Raging Surf (SV3a) set?
92 cards total: a 62-card main set plus a 30-card secret tier that includes a five-card Special Art Rare pool. Packs are sold 30 per box at 5 cards per pack.
What are the chase cards in Raging Surf?
Six cards make up the headline chase tier: Garchomp ex, Tapu Koko ex, Gholdengo ex, Chili, and Parasol Lady at Special Art Rare (SAR) — the tier’s full five-card SAR pool — plus Groudon at Art Rare (AR). All six sit at card numbers in the 62-92 range.
Is the Damaged Box cheaper than the regular Raging Surf box?
Not currently. As of this guide, the Damaged Box listing (¥14,590, about $92) is priced higher than the regular box (¥12,480, about $78) — the opposite of what’s typical on other sets. Always check both product pages before assuming which is the lower-priced option.
Does Raging Surf have an English-language booster box?
Not under the “Raging Surf” name — there is no standalone English set with that title. Our own prior coverage links SV3a to the same production window as Paradox Rift, an English-language set, though that pairing is reported rather than an independently re-confirmed card-by-card match, and the checklist overlap between the two is partial.
Is there a No Shrink listing for Raging Surf?
Not at the moment. We currently list Raging Surf in two conditions — the regular sealed box and the Damaged Box — with no No Shrink variant for this set.
Where can I buy Raging Surf singles like Parasol Lady or Gholdengo ex?
None of the five headline chase cards currently have single listings on our site. The PSA10 Shauntal SR (082/062) from the same set is currently listed; for any other Raging Surf single, the Quick Order page is the way to flag what you need.
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