From 6 million won rare cards to 30 types of Pikachu, opening the Pokémon 30th Anniversary Box

The composition and rarity of the commemorative box released to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon have been revealed. According to a video from the YouTube channel 'Defconn TV', this 30th Anniversary Box is part of a commemorative box series released every five years and includes 30 types of Pikachu cards, each drawn with a different illustration by 30 different artists.

Composition Features of 30 Types of Pikachu and Reprints

This 30th Anniversary Box consists of a total of 20 packs based on a standard box, with 6 cards in each pack. According to the explanation by Sane, an appearance in the video, each pack is guaranteed to include one Pikachu illustration card, creating a structure where a total of 30 types of Pikachu cards can be collected. Additionally, 'reprint cards' that reproduce past illustrations are also included. To differentiate them from original cards, reprint cards feature separate marks or different sparkling treatments, and they are shown to be recognized for their value among collectors separately from the original cards.

Card Value and Probability According to Rarity Grades

Rarity and expected value vary depending on the composition of the card packs. In the video, it was mentioned that one card of the 'SAR (Special Art Rare)' grade is guaranteed to be included in one box. Furthermore, there are 'FUR (Futuristic Rare)' grade cards that appear only in this 30th Anniversary Box; it was explained that these cards, which feature Mewtwo illustrations, have a probability of appearing at a rate of about one card for every 6 boxes opened. The 'RGB' cards, mentioned as the rarest grade, are reported to have such a low probability that one must open 100 to 120 boxes to find one. These cards are categorized into red, green, and blue depending on the character, and they are described as having very high market value.

Price Difference Between Korean and Japanese Versions

The price of the commemorative box varies depending on the edition. According to the video, the list price for the Japanese edition commemorative box is 7,200 yen, and it is sometimes sold for 25,000 yen in offline shops. The list price for the Korean edition commemorative box was confirmed to be 70,000 won. In the case of certain cards, the market price is formed higher than the list price; for instance, it was mentioned that a Charizard card is traded for 27,000 yen based on the Japanese version. The cast proceeded with the opening process, checking Pikachu cards and various Pokémon cards through the opening of the Korean edition box.

Source: original video (YouTube)