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Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box Contents

What’s in the Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box? Is it worth it? In this article, we’ll cover exactly what comes inside the Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box and whether or not you should buy one.

There are two variations of the Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box: a standard version and a Pokemon Center exclusive version. Though the elite trainer box contents are similar for each variant, there are some differences which this article will cover.

Brilliant Stars Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box
Brilliant Stars Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box
Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box
Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box

Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box Contents

Featuring artwork of Arceus, the Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box is a part of the 9th main set from the Sword & Shield era. Inside, you’ll find 8 booster packs along with exclusive card sleeves and other gameplay accessories that can only be found in this ETB.

So what do you get in a Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box? It includes:

  • 8 Brilliant Stars booster packs
  • 65 card sleeves featuring Arceus
  • 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
  • A player’s guide to the Brilliant Stars expansion
  • A Pokémon TCG rulebook
  • 6 damage-counter dice
  • 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
  • 2 acrylic condition markers
  • 1 acrylic VSTAR marker
  • A collector’s box to hold everything, with 4 dividers to keep it organized
  • A code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live
Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box Contents
Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box Contents

Brilliant Stars Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box Contents

The primary differences between a standard Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Boxes and the Pokemon Center exclusive versions are that the PC exclusive version can only be found at Pokémon Center and comes with exclusive accessories—a deck box, a metallic coin, and special matte card sleeves—plus 10 booster packs (two more than in a standard Elite Trainer Box).

So what do you get in a Brilliant Stars Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box? It includes:

  • 10 Brilliant Stars booster packs
  • A special collector’s deck box featuring Arceus
  • 65 matte card sleeves featuring Arceus
  • 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
  • A player’s guide to the Brilliant Stars expansion
  • A Pokémon TCG rulebook
  • 6 damage-counter dice
  • 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
  • 1 metallic Pokémon coin featuring Arceus
  • 2 acrylic condition markers
  • 1 acrylic VSTAR marker
  • A collector’s box to hold everything, with 4 dividers to keep it organized
  • A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online
Brilliant Stars Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box Contents
Brilliant Stars Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box Contents

How Many Booster Packs in Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box?

The Brilliant Stars Pokemon Center Exclusive Elite Trainer Box contains 10 Brilliant Stars booster packs, whereas the standard Brilliant Stars ETB contains 8 Brilliant Stars booster packs.

How many booster packs come in each type of Elite Trainer Box?

Let’s take a look at every Elite Trainer Box ever made and how many booster packs each one contains.

check out the list

Is The Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box Worth It?

Yes, both versions of the Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box is worth buying for collectors and players alike. That’s not to say it’s for all people, but if you fit within one of the following categories this product is absolutely for you:

  1. You are new to the Pokemon TCG and are looking for a product that will provide you the gameplay accessories you need to start playing the game
  2. You like Arceus and/or the Brilliant Stars set
  3. You collect Pokemon Elite Trainer Boxes and want to add this one to your collection

If you are buying this for the booster packs, there are more cost effective ways to obtain Brilliant Stars booster packs. I’d recommend purchasing single packs or buying a Vivid Voltage booster box if you’re looking for the best cost per booster pack.

For more about this topic, check out our article on whether or not Elite Trainer Boxes are worth it.

Looking for the best Elite Trainer Box?

Here’s my list of the best Elite Trainer Boxes you can purchase right now!

Best Elite Trainer Boxes

Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box Promo Card

As with other Pokemon TCG Sword & Shield main sets, the Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box does not include a promo card.

Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box Artwork

Both the Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box and Brilliant Stars Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box feature Arceus artwork on the packaging and contents.

Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box Release Date

The Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box is set to release on February 25, 2022 as a part of the Pokemon TCG Brilliant Stars set, the 9th main set of the Sword & Shield era.

Where to Purchase Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box

Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Boxes are currently not yet released, but will be available at Walmart, Target, Gamestop, Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Amazon and anywhere else that Pokemon TCG products are sold once it is released on February 25, 2022.

Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box Weight and Dimensions

The Brilliant Stars Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box measures 7.38 x 3.38 x 6.5 inches and weighs 1.7lbs. The standard Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box measures 7.38 x 3.38 x 6.5 inches and weighs 1.55lbs.

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The Poké Professor
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November 17, 2021
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