Are you a Pokemon card collector looking for a comprehensive Elite Trainer Box list? If so, you’re in the right place! In this article, I’ll show you every Elite Trainer Box (ETB) that has been produced, organized by series, set, and release date.
Pokemon Elite Trainer Box List
Sword & Shield Elite Trainer Boxes
- Astral Radiance (Pokemon Center)
- Astral Radiance
- Brilliant Stars
- Brilliant Stars (Pokemon Center)
- Fusion Strike
- Fusion Strike (Pokemon Center)
- Celebrations
- Celebrations (Pokemon Center)
- Evolving Skies (Flareon, Jolteon, Umbreon, Leafeon)
- Evolving Skies (Glaceon, Vaporeon, Sylveon, Espeon)
- Evolving Skies (Flareon, Jolteon, Umbreon, Leafeon – Pokemon Center)
- Evolving Skies (Glaceon, Vaporeon, Sylveon, Espeon – Pokemon Center)
- Chilling Reign (Ice Rider Calyrex)
- Chilling Reign (Shadow Rider Calyrex)
- Chilling Reign (Ice Rider Calyrex – Pokemon Center)
- Chilling Reign (Shadow Rider Calyrex – Pokemon Center)
- Battle Styles (Gigantamax Single Strike Urshifu)
- Battle Styles (Gigantamax Rapid Strike Urshifu)
- Shining Fates
- Sword & Shield Plus (Zacian)
- Sword & Shield Plus (Zamazenta)
- Vivid Voltage
- Champion’s Path
- Darkness Ablaze
- Rebel Clash
- Sword & Shield (Zacian)
- Sword & Shield (Zamazenta)
Sun & Moon Elite Trainer Boxes
- Cosmic Eclipse
- Hidden Fates
- Unified Minds
- Unbroken Bonds
- Team Up
- Lost Thunder
- Dragon Majesty
- Celestial Storm
- Forbidden Light
- Ultra Prizm (Dusk Mane Solgaleo)
- Ultra Prizm (Dawn Wings Lunala)
- Crimson Invasion
- Shining Legends
- Burning Shadows
- Guardians Rising
- Sun & Moon (Solgaleo)
- Sun & Moon (Lunala)
XY Elite Trainer Boxes
- Evolutions (Mega Charizard Y)
- Evolutions (Mega Blastoise)
- Steam Siege
- Generations
- Fates Collide
- BREAKpoint
- BREAKthrough (Mega Mewtwo X)
- BREAKthrough (Mega Mewtwo Y)
- Ancient Origins
- Roaring Skies
- Primal Clash (Primal Groudon)
- Primal Clash (Primal Kyogre)
- Phantom Forces
- Furious Fists
- XY (Xerneas)
- XY (Yveltal)
Black & White Elite Trainer Boxes
How Many Elite Trainer Boxes Are There?
There are currently 62 Pokemon Elite Trainer Boxes, with the newest being from the Astral Radiance expansion.
Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box
Release Date: February 25, 2022
The Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box is set to release on February 25, 2022 as a part of the Sword & Shield Brilliant Stars set, the 9th main set from the Sword & Shield Pokemon card era.
There are two variations of the Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box: a standard version and a Pokemon Center exclusive version.
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).
Want to see all of the Fusion Strike Elite Trainer Box contents? Full contents can be found here.
Fusion Strike Elite Trainer Box
Release Date: November, 12 2021
The Fusion Strike Elite Trainer Box comes in one standard and one Pokemon Center exclusive variation, both featuring Mew on the packaging.
Both variations are similar, with the primary difference being that the Pokemon Center exclusive comes with 10 Fusion Strike booster packs (2 more than the standard ETB) and includes a metallic coin and an extra set of 65 card sleeves.
Want to see all of the Fusion Strike Elite Trainer Box contents? Full contents can be found here.
Celebrations Elite Trainer Box
Release Date: October 8, 2021
The 25th Anniversary Celebrations Elite Trainer Box comes in two variations: a Pokemon Center exclusive and a standard version. Both variations feature the Pikachu 25th anniversary logo.
While the standard Celebrations Elite Trainer Box comes with 10 Celebrations booster packs (each containing 4 cards) and 5 random Sword & Shield era booster packs, the Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box comes with 13 Celebrations packs and 6 random Sword & Shield era packs. Additionally, the Pokemon Center version also includes metal dice, a metal coin, and an exclusive deck box.
Want to see all of the Celebrations Elite Trainer Box contents? Full contents can be found here.
Evolving Skies Elite Trainer Box
Release Date: August 27, 2021
Evolving Skies Elite Trainer Boxes can have one of two package artworks, each featuring 4 of the Eevee-lutions. The first package artwork features Glaceon, Vaporeon, Sylveon, and Espeon. The other features Flareon, Jolteon, Umbreon, and Leafeon.
Additionally, The Pokemon Center released exclusive versions of each box artwork. The Evolving Skies Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Boxes feature the same Pokemon in the artwork, though the layout and style is slightly altered.
The Pokemon Center ETBs contain everything the standard boxes have, plus a collector’s pin, a metallic coin, and special matte card sleeves.
Want to see all of the Evolving Skies Elite Trainer Box contents? Full contents can be found here.
Chilling Reign Elite Trainer Box
Release Date: June 18, 2021
Chilling Reign Elite Trainer Boxes come with one of two artworks: Ice Rider Calyrex or Shadow Rider Calyrex. In addition to the standard ETBs, the Pokemon Center also released exclusive versions of each package artwork.
Being part of a main set, the standard Elite Trainer Boxes come with 8 packs, whereas the Pokemon Center boxes were supposed to come with 10 plus a few extra accessories exclusive to the Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Boxes.
However, there was an error when packaging these and only 8 Chilling Reign booster packs were included. To compensate collectors for this, the Pokemon Center sent out error blister packs containing two Chilling Reign booster packs, a coin, a Galarian Articuno V, a Galarian Moltres V, and a Galarian Zapdos V.
Want to see all of the Chilling Reign Elite Trainer Box contents? Full contents can be found here.
Battle Styles
Release Date: March 19, 2021
Battle Styles Elite Trainer Boxes come with one of two artworks: Single Strike Gigantamax Urshifu (Red) or Rapid Strike Gigantamax Urshifu (Blue).
Each box contains 8 Battle Styles booster packs, 65 card sleeves, 4 dividers, 6 damage counter dice, a coin-flip die, two special conditions markers, a pack of basic Energy cards, a Battle Styles player’s guide, and an online code card.
Want to see all of the Battle Styles Elite Trainer Box contents? Full contents can be found here.
Shining Fates
Release Date: February 19, 2021
Released in February of 2021, Hidden Fates was a highly anticipated set containing many new shiny Pokemon from the Sword & Shield era.
The Shining Fates Elite Trainer Box is a very collectible Pokemon product, featuring Gigantamax Eevee and including 10 Hidden Fates Booster Packs.
What comes in a Shining Fates Elite Trainer Box? You can find the full contents here.
Sword & Shield Elite Trainer Box Plus
Release Date: November 20, 2020
The Sword & Shield Elite Trainer Box Plus is a premium Sword & Shield product that was released on November 20, 2020, independent of a specific expansion set.
There are two variations of the Sword & Shield Elite Trainer Box Plus: one featuring Zacian and one featuring Zamazenta. Inside, you’ll find a gold promo card alongside 12 booster packs (3 each from Sword & Shield, Rebel Clash, Darkness Ablaze, and Vivid Voltage).
What comes in a Sword & Shield Elite Trainer Box Plus? You can find the full contents here.
Vivid Voltage
Release Date: November 13, 2020
The Vivid Voltage Elite Trainer Box was released on November 13, 2020 as a part of the Sword & Shield Vivid Voltage set, the 4th main set of the Sword & Shield Pokemon TCG era.
Featuring Gigantamax Pikachu, this Elite Trainer Box includes 8 booster packs and plenty of Pikachu gameplay accessories.
What comes in a Vivid Voltage Elite Trainer Box? You can find the full contents here.
Champion’s Path
Release Date: September 25, 2020
The Champion’s Path Elite Trainer Box was released on September 25, 2020 as a part of the Sword & Shield Champion’s Path holiday set. Featuring Gigantamax Charizard, this is one of the most popular Elite Trainer Boxes ever made.
Featuring a full-art Charizard V promo card, Charizard artwork, and 10 Champion’s path booster packs, it’s easy to see why so many players and collectors love this product!
What comes in a Champion’s Path Elite Trainer Box? You can find the full contents here.
Darkness Ablaze
Release Date: August 14, 2020
The Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box was released on August 14, 2020 as a part of the Sword & Shield Darkness Ablaze set, the 3rd main set of the Sword & Shield Pokemon TCG era.
Featuring Eternatus, this Elite Trainer Box includes 8 Darkness Ablaze booster packs alongside some unique Pokemon TCG accessories that can only be obtained from this product.
What comes in a Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box? You can find the full contents here.
Rebel Clash
Release Date: May 1, 2020
The Rebel Clash Elite Trainer Box was released on May 1, 2020 as a part of the Sword & Shield Rebel Clash set, the 2nd main set of the Sword & Shield Pokemon TCG era.
Featuring Copperajah, the steel-type elephant Pokemon that Chairman Rose uses in the Sword & Shield console game, this Elite Trainer Box includes 8 Rebel Clash booster packs alongside some unique Pokemon TCG accessories that can only be obtained from this product.
What comes in a Rebel Clash Elite Trainer Box? You can find the full contents here.
Sword & Shield
Release Date: February 7, 2020
The Sword & Shield Elite Trainer Boxes featuring Zacian and Zamazenta were released on February 7, 2020 as a part of the Sword & Shield base set, the 1st main set from the Sword & Shield Pokemon card era.
Featuring either Zacian or Zamazenta, the Legendary Warrior Pokemon that represent the sword and shield from which the set gets its name, these two Elite Trainer Boxes includes 8 Sword & Shield base set booster packs alongside some unique Pokemon TCG accessories that can only be obtained from this product.
What comes in a Sword & Shield Elite Trainer Box? You can find the full contents here.
Cosmic Eclipse
Release Date: November 1, 2019
The Cosmic Eclipse Elite Trainer Box featuring Arceus, Dialga, and Palkia was released on November 1, 2019 as a part of the Cosmic Eclipse set, the 12th and final main set from the Sun & Moon Pokemon card era.
Featuring chase cards like Charizard & Braixen GX and Arceus & Dialga & Palkia GX, this Elite Trainer Box includes 8 Cosmic Eclipse booster packs alongside some unique Pokemon TCG accessories that can only be obtained from this product.
What comes in a Cosmic Eclipse Elite Trainer Box? Click here to find out!
Hidden Fates
Release Date: September20, 2019
The Hidden Fates Elite Trainer Box featuring Zapdos, Articuno, and Moltres was released on September 20, 2019 as a part of the Hidden Fates set, the last holiday set from the Sun & Moon Pokemon card era.
This Elite Trainer Box includes 10 Hidden Fates booster packs alongside some unique Pokemon TCG accessories that can only be obtained from this product.
What comes in a Hidden Fates Elite Trainer Box? Click here to find out!
Unified Minds
Release Date: August 2, 2019
Unbroken Bonds
Release Date: May 3, 2019
Team Up
Release Date: February 1, 2019
Lost Thunder
Release Date: November 2, 2018
Dragon Majesty
Release Date: September 21, 2018
Celestial Storm
Release Date: August 3, 2018
Forbidden Light
Release Date: May 4, 2018
Ultra Prizm
Release Date: February 2, 2018
Crimson Invasion
Release Date: November 3, 2017
Shining Legends
Release Date: September 22, 2017
Burning Shadows
Release Date: August 4, 2017
Guardians Rising
Release Date: May 5, 2017
Sun & Moon
Release Date: February 3, 2017
Evolutions
Release Date: November 2, 2016
Steam Siege
Release Date: August 3, 2016
Generations (20th Anniversary)
Release Date: July 1, 2016
Fates Collide
Release Date: May 3, 2016
BREAKpoint
Release Date: February 3, 2016
BREAKthrough
Release Date: November 4, 2015
Ancient Origins
Release Date: August 12, 2015
Roaring Skies
Release Date: May 6, 2015
Primal Clash
Release Date: February 4, 2015
Phantom Forces
Release Date: November 5, 2014
Furious Fists
Release Date: August 13, 2014
XY
Release Date: February 5, 2014
Plasma Blast
Release Date: August 14, 2013
Plasma Storm
Release Date: February 6, 2013
The Pokemon Plasma Storm Elite Trainer Box was released on February 6, 2013 and was the first ever Elite Trainer Box that Pokemon created. It was a big hit, leading the way for all Elite Trainer Boxes since then.
Want to see all of the Plasma Storm Elite Trainer Box contents? Full contents can be found here.
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