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The Mew ex SAR from Shiny Treasure ex sells for ¥55,000 ($374) — and it has only gone up since release. Over 27 months after hitting shelves, the Shiny Treasure ex pull rates and card values tell a story that most High Class Packs cannot match: sustained demand, stable prices, and a chase card lineup headlined by three powerhouses worth over ¥100,000 ($680) combined.

This guide breaks down the complete SV4a Shiny Treasure ex data — pull rates for every rarity, the top 10 most valuable cards with March 2026 prices from the Japanese secondary market, box expected value, god pack odds, and a clear verdict on whether this box deserves a spot in your collection. Every price in this article comes from SNKRDUNK and Mercari transaction data, not estimates.

Our team handles 15,000+ boxes monthly from our Tokyo warehouse, and Shiny Treasure ex remains one of the most consistently requested High Class Packs among international collectors. Here is why the data backs that demand.

Key Takeaway

Shiny Treasure ex (SV4a) delivers the strongest chase card trio in SV-era High Class Packs — Mew ex SAR (¥55,000), Charizard ex SAR (¥40,000), and Gardevoir ex SAR (¥18,000) — all of which have appreciated from launch prices over 27 months. Every box guarantees SSR + baby shiny hits, with ~4% god pack odds.

~¥13,800
Box Price

360
Cards

~1/6
SAR Rate

10
Packs/Box

Shiny Treasure ex — Set Overview

Shiny Treasure ex is the Scarlet & Violet era’s first High Class Pack and one of the most card-dense sets in modern Pokemon TCG history, packing 360 cards into a single release.

Release Date, Price & Pack Contents

Spec Detail
Set Name Shiny Treasure ex (��ャイニートレジャーex)
Set Code SV4a
Series Scarlet & Violet — High Class Pack
Release Date (JPN) December 1, 2023
Release Date (ENG) January 26, 2024 (as Paldean Fates)
MSRP ¥5,500 (¥550 × 10 packs)
Market Price ~¥13,800 (~$94 at ¥147/USD)
Packs per Box 10
Cards per Pack 10
Total Cards 360 (190 main + 170 special)

Prices as of March 2026. Secondary market prices.

Shiny Treasure ex SV4a booster box sealed with shrink wrap
Shiny Treasure ex booster box — 10 packs, 100 cards per box

What Makes This Set Special

Shiny Treasure ex introduced the largest collection of shiny Pokemon cards in a single set — 129 baby shiny (S) cards plus 18 shiny super rares (SSR). Every pack guarantees a Pokemon ex, and each box guarantees at least one SSR, making the opening experience consistently rewarding.

The set also features the return of god packs — rare packs containing 9 shiny cards instead of the standard mix. These god packs have become a defining feature of Japanese High Class Packs, and Shiny Treasure ex delivers them at roughly one in 25 boxes.

If you are exploring other High Class Packs, our complete High Class Pack ranking covers all 10+ sets with head-to-head comparisons.

Set Highlights

360 cards · 129 baby shinies · 18 SSRs · 8 SARs · God pack odds ~4% per box · SSR guaranteed in every box

JPN vs International Release

The English equivalent, Paldean Fates, launched on January 26, 2024 — just 56 days after the Japanese release. Key differences separate the two versions:

  • Card pool: Paldean Fates combines SV4a cards with leftover cards from Raging Surf, Ancient Roar, and Future Flash
  • Print quality: Japanese cards feature higher-quality texturing on SAR and SSR cards
  • Price premium: JPN versions of chase cards trade at 20-40% above their English equivalents
  • Pack structure: JPN boxes contain 10 packs of 10 cards; ENG products use booster bundles (6 packs of 9 cards)

For collectors prioritizing card quality and long-term value, the Japanese version has historically maintained stronger prices. Our Japanese vs English Pokemon cards guide covers this comparison in full detail.

Top 10 Most Valuable Cards

Three cards account for over 75% of the set’s total rare card value — Mew ex SAR, Charizard ex SAR, and Gardevoir ex SAR. Your box outcome largely depends on pulling one of these three.

Rank Card Rarity JPN Price (¥) USD Est.
1 Mew ex SAR ¥55,000 ~$374
2 Charizard ex SAR ¥40,000 ~$272
3 Gardevoir ex SAR ¥18,000 ~$122
4 Iono SAR ¥13,000 ~$88
5 Pikachu S ¥5,200 ~$35
6 Penny SAR ¥3,000 ~$20
7 Mew ex SSR ¥2,100 ~$14
8 Charizard ex SSR ¥2,000 ~$14
9 Clive SAR ¥2,000 ~$14
10 Mimikyu AR ¥1,700 ~$12

Prices as of March 2026. Source: pokeka-atari.jp and SNKRDUNK.

#1 Mew ex SAR (347/190) — ¥55,000 (~$374)

Mew ex SAR 347/190 from Shiny Treasure ex SV4a
Mew ex SAR — the most valuable card in SV-era High Class Packs

The shiny Mew ex SAR stands as the most valuable card in the entire Scarlet & Violet High Class Pack lineup. Its appeal comes from three factors: Mew’s enduring popularity across every generation of collectors, the SAR artwork featuring a playful shiny Mew against a cosmic backdrop, and a pull rate of roughly 1 in 48 boxes for this specific card.

Its price trajectory makes it remarkable. Launch price sat around ¥16,000 — the current ¥55,000 represents a 244% increase over 27 months. PSA 10 graded copies now command approximately ¥86,000 (~$585). For collectors considering grading, the JPN print quality on this SAR gives it strong centering and surface scores at PSA.

#2 Charizard ex SAR (349/190) — ¥40,000 (~$272)

Charizard ex SAR 349/190 from Shiny Treasure ex SV4a
Charizard ex SAR — shiny dark Charizard with dramatic fire effects

Every set with a Charizard chase card gets collector attention, and Shiny Treasure ex is no exception. The Charizard ex SAR features a dark, metallic shiny Charizard with dramatic fire effects — one of the most visually striking Charizard arts in the modern era.

At ¥40,000, it trails the Mew ex SAR but remains the second most valuable card by a wide margin. Charizard cards historically hold value better than almost any other Pokemon, making this a reliable store of value for collectors who prioritize long-term stability.

#3 Gardevoir ex SAR (348/190) — ¥18,000 (~$122)

Gardevoir ex SAR 348/190 from Shiny Treasure ex SV4a
Gardevoir ex SAR — competitive powerhouse and collector favorite

Gardevoir ex was one of the most competitively dominant cards during the Scarlet & Violet format, and its SAR version carries both competitive credibility and collector appeal. The full-art illustration showcases Gardevoir in an elegant pose that has earned praise from the community — it ranked among the top 5 in SNKRDUNK’s user popularity poll.

At ¥18,000, it represents the “attainable luxury” tier — expensive enough to make a box pull exciting, affordable enough that collectors can target it as a singles purchase.

Cards #4–#10

Iono SAR 350/190 from Shiny Treasure ex SV4a
Iono SAR — #1 in SNKRDUNK popularity poll with 2,353 votes

#4 Iono SAR (350/190) — ¥13,000 (~$88): The most popular trainer character in the Scarlet & Violet era. Iono SAR topped SNKRDUNK’s user popularity poll with 2,353 votes. The cartoon-style art direction makes this card immediately recognizable. Strong demand from character collectors keeps the price stable.

Pikachu Shiny S card from Shiny Treasure ex SV4a
Pikachu S (Shiny) — the only shiny Pikachu in the SV era

#5 Pikachu S (Shiny) — ¥5,200 (~$35): Not an SAR or SSR — just a baby shiny Pikachu. Yet it commands more than most trainer SARs in this set. Shiny Pikachu is always a collector magnet, and the SV4a version benefits from being the only shiny Pikachu in the Scarlet & Violet era.

#6 Penny SAR (354/190) — ¥3,000 (~$20): Team Star’s boss gets a stylish full-art treatment. A popular character card at a relatively accessible price point.

#7 Mew ex SSR — ¥2,100 (~$14): The shiny super rare version of Mew ex. One SSR is guaranteed per box, but Mew ex SSR is the most valuable of the 18 SSR cards — pulling this specific one requires luck.

#8 Charizard ex SSR — ¥2,000 (~$14): The shiny Charizard ex in SSR form. Like the Mew SSR, its value stands well above the SSR average of ~¥300.

#9 Clive SAR (352/190) — ¥2,000 (~$14): The academy director’s alter ego gets a subtle, understated SAR. Lower demand compared to Iono or Penny, but still a hit worth celebrating.

#10 Mimikyu AR — ¥1,700 (~$12): The art rare Mimikyu rounds out the top 10. Mimikyu consistently ranks among the most collected Pokemon, and this AR captures that appeal.

Pull Rates — What’s in Your Box?

Shiny Treasure ex offers the most generous guaranteed hit structure of any Scarlet & Violet set. Every box delivers multiple rare cards — the question is whether you land one of the high-value SARs.

Guaranteed Hits Per Box

Content Quantity Notes
SSR (Shiny Super Rare) 1 Guaranteed. 18 possible SSRs
S (Baby Shiny) 2–3 Guaranteed. 129 possible baby shinies
AR (Art Rare) ~1 Near-guaranteed. 4 possible ARs
RR / Pokemon ex ~9 One per pack on average

This guaranteed structure means even a “cold” box without SAR/SR/UR hits still contains 4-5 rare cards. The SSR slot alone averages ~¥500 in value, and if you land Mew ex SSR (¥2,100) or Charizard ex SSR (¥2,000), that single card covers a significant portion of the box cost.

Probability-Based Pulls

Rarity Est. Rate per Box Cards in Set Avg. Card Value
SAR ~1 in 6 boxes (17%) 8 ¥16,750
SR ~1 in 8 boxes (13%) 5 ¥554
UR ~1 in 12.5 boxes (8%) 6 ¥380

Pull rate estimates based on community opening data from pokeka-atari.jp. Not officially confirmed by The Pokemon Company.

SAR Hit Value

Landing any SAR averages ¥16,750 in value. If you pull Mew ex SAR (¥55,000), Charizard ex SAR (¥40,000), or Gardevoir ex SAR (¥18,000), a single card can return many times the box price.

The God Pack — 9 Shiny Cards in One Pack

God packs are special packs where all 10 card slots contain shiny Pokemon cards instead of the normal mix. In Shiny Treasure ex, a god pack delivers 9 shiny cards in a single pack — an unforgettable opening experience.

The estimated god pack rate is roughly 4% per box (~1 in 25 boxes). Pulling a god pack is not a reliable strategy for profit, but it is one of the most exciting moments in the Pokemon TCG hobby. The combined value of 9 random shiny cards typically ranges from ¥2,000 to ¥10,000+ depending on which shinies appear.

If you enjoyed the god pack concept, VSTAR Universe pioneered this feature in the Sword & Shield era with similar odds.

Box EV Breakdown

Every Shiny Treasure ex box contains guaranteed value from its SSR, baby shiny, and AR slots before any luck-based pulls factor in. Here is the full expected value math.

Expected Value Calculation

Component Pull Rate Avg. Value (¥) EV Contribution (¥)
SSR (guaranteed) 1 per box ¥500 ¥500
S / Baby Shiny (guaranteed) 2.5 per box ¥120 ¥300
AR (near-guaranteed) 1 per box ¥515 ¥515
RR / Pokemon ex 9 per box ¥75 ¥675
SAR (probability) 1/6 per box ¥16,750 ¥2,792
SR (probability) 1/8 per box ¥554 ¥69
UR (probability) 1/12.5 per box ¥380 ¥30
Total Expected Value ¥4,881

pokeka-atari.jp’s tracked EV sits at ¥6,329 (likely using slightly different pull rate assumptions). Either way, the pattern is clear:

  • At MSRP (¥5,500): EV is roughly breakeven to slightly positive — excellent for a sealed product
  • At market price (¥13,800): EV covers approximately 35-46% of the box cost
Shiny Treasure ex SV4a expected value breakdown by rarity
EV breakdown — guaranteed slots in green, probability-based in orange

Understanding the Variance

A negative EV against market price is standard for every Pokemon TCG booster box — and Shiny Treasure ex actually has one of the better ratios among High Class Packs. The SSR and baby shiny guaranteed slots provide a value floor that most standard expansion packs cannot match.

The real upside comes from SAR pulls. If you open 6 boxes (~¥82,800 investment at market), your expected 1 SAR hit averages ¥16,750 in value. But if that SAR happens to be Mew ex (¥55,000) or Charizard ex (¥40,000), a single pull can offset the cost of multiple boxes.

Collector Value

For collectors, the value equation extends beyond pure card prices — the opening experience of a High Class Pack with guaranteed shiny cards, the chance at a god pack, and the display-worthy artwork make the cost worthwhile as an entertainment purchase.

Should You Buy Shiny Treasure ex?

Shiny Treasure ex earns its reputation as one of the strongest High Class Packs of the Scarlet & Violet era. Your answer depends on what you are looking for.

For Collectors — The Shiny Showcase

If you collect for artwork and the joy of opening, Shiny Treasure ex is a standout recommendation. The 129 baby shiny cards provide consistent visual excitement in every box, the SSR guaranteed slot means you always walk away with at least one premium card, and the chase cards (Mew ex SAR, Charizard ex SAR) feature some of the best art in the SV generation.

The set’s 360-card depth also makes it a long-term collecting project. Master set collectors will spend months chasing every shiny variant — that ongoing engagement keeps demand and prices stable.

For Investors — 27-Month Track Record

Shiny Treasure ex has demonstrated something rare: appreciating card values in a market where most modern sets see significant price corrections within 6 months of release. The Mew ex SAR launched at ~¥16,000 and currently sits at ¥55,000 — a 244% return over 27 months.

Sealed box prices tell a similar story. From an initial market price of ~¥8,000-9,000, boxes have climbed to ¥13,800 — roughly 53-72% appreciation. As a High Class Pack with limited production runs, Shiny Treasure ex follows the historical pattern where HCP boxes appreciate after production ends.

If you are building a sealed collection for long-term value, compare this set against other proven HCPs in our High Class Pack ranking guide.

JPN Box vs Paldean Fates (ENG)

Factor JPN (Shiny Treasure ex) ENG (Paldean Fates)
Box Price ~¥13,800 (~$94) ~$45-55 (Booster Bundle)
Mew ex SAR Value ¥55,000 (~$374) ~$150-200
Print Quality Higher texture/foil quality Standard
Pack Structure 10 packs × 10 cards 6 packs × 9 cards (Bundle)
God Packs Yes (~4% per box) No
Long-term Premium Historically 20-40% above ENG Baseline

The JPN version costs more upfront but delivers higher per-card value, superior print quality, and the exclusive god pack feature. For collectors who prioritize quality and long-term appreciation, the Japanese box is the stronger choice. For budget-conscious buyers who want the artwork at a lower entry point, Paldean Fates offers solid value.

Our Recommendation

For international collectors, the JPN Shiny Treasure ex box delivers the best combination of chase card value, print quality, and long-term appreciation potential. At ~$94 per box, it remains one of the strongest High Class Pack investments in the SV era.

Where to Buy Shiny Treasure ex

Samurai Sword INC is the recommended source for international collectors seeking authentic Japanese Shiny Treasure ex boxes shipped directly from Tokyo.

Samurai Sword INC (Recommended)

We ship shrink-wrapped, serial-tracked Shiny Treasure ex boxes directly from Tokyo. Every box carries a unique serial number — if a search or reseal issue is ever detected, we trace it back to the source and permanently ban that supplier. This authentication system protects your purchase.

  • Ships worldwide with tracking
  • Shrink-wrap verified
  • Serial-numbered for authenticity

For a complete guide on importing Japanese Pokemon cards, including shipping costs and customs information, see our How to Buy Japanese Pokemon Cards from Japan guide.

The Bottom Line

Shiny Treasure ex has earned its place as one of the defining sets of the Scarlet & Violet era. After 27 months, three key facts stand out:

  1. The chase cards hold value: Mew ex SAR (¥55,000), Charizard ex SAR (¥40,000), and Gardevoir ex SAR (¥18,000) have all appreciated from their launch prices
  2. The opening experience is premium: Guaranteed SSR, multiple baby shinies, and ~4% god pack odds make every box feel rewarding
  3. High Class Pack scarcity works in your favor: Limited production means sealed boxes continue to appreciate over time

Opening a Shiny Treasure ex box delivers consistent thrills thanks to its generous hit structure, and holding sealed boxes has proven profitable over 27 months. This set earns its spot on any collector’s shelf.

Mew ex SAR

Mew ex SAR
¥55,000 (~$374)

Charizard ex SAR

Charizard ex SAR
¥40,000 (~$272)

Gardevoir ex SAR

Gardevoir ex SAR
¥18,000 (~$122)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the pull rates for Shiny Treasure ex?

Each Shiny Treasure ex box (10 packs) guarantees 1 SSR (Shiny Super Rare), 2-3 baby shiny cards, and approximately 1 Art Rare. SARs appear in roughly 1 in 6 boxes, SRs in 1 in 8 boxes, and URs in 1 in 12.5 boxes. These are community estimates — The Pokemon Company does not publish official pull rates.

What is the most expensive card in Shiny Treasure ex?

The Mew ex SAR (347/190) is the most valuable card at approximately ¥55,000 (~$374) as of March 2026. It has appreciated 244% from its launch price of ~¥16,000. PSA 10 graded copies sell for approximately ¥86,000 (~$585).

Is Shiny Treasure ex worth buying in 2026?

For collectors, yes. The guaranteed SSR, multiple baby shinies, and strong chase card lineup make it one of the best opening experiences in the Scarlet & Violet era. Sealed boxes at ~¥13,800 (~$94) have also shown consistent appreciation over 27 months.

What is a god pack in Shiny Treasure ex?

A god pack is a special pack containing 9 shiny Pokemon cards instead of the standard card mix. God packs appear at an estimated rate of ~4% per box (roughly 1 in 25 boxes). They are not a reliable strategy, but pulling one is among the most exciting moments in the Pokemon TCG hobby.

How many packs are in a Shiny Treasure ex box?

Jede Box enthalt 10 booster packs with 10 Karten pro Pack, for a total of 100 cards per box. This is standard for Japanese High Class Packs, which have fewer packs but higher rarity rates compared to standard expansion boxes (30 packs).

Is Shiny Treasure ex the same as Paldean Fates?

Paldean Fates is the English equivalent, released on January 26, 2024. Paldean Fates combines SV4a cards with leftover cards from other Japanese sets (Raging Surf, Ancient Roar, Future Flash). The Japanese version has different pack structure, superior print quality, and the exclusive god pack feature. JPN cards typically carry a 20-40% price premium over their English counterparts.

How much is a Shiny Treasure ex booster box?

As of March 2026, Japanese Shiny Treasure ex boxes trade at approximately ¥13,800 (~$94) on the secondary market via SNKRDUNK. The original MSRP was ¥5,500, but boxes are no longer available at retail price.


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