Temporal Forces
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−67%
$38.65 sealed → $12.83 EV | EV/pack: $2.24
Even the best product loses −$25.82 on average.
If you must open something: Temporal Forces Build & Battle Box loses the least at −$25.82.
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Temporal Forces Build & Battle Box
MSRP $21.99 • Market price $38.65 • Return −67%
Set EV History
Recent movement in set-level EV based on current pricing and pull-rate assumptions.
EV Trend
EV per pack and best product return over time.
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Chase Cards
What you could pull from this set, ranked by value.
Gastly - 177/162
#177/162
IR$60.84
EV: $0.21
Gengar ex - 193/162
#193/162
UR$39.16
EV: $0.15
Neo Upper Energy
#162/162
ACE$19.76
EV: $0.14
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Sawsbuck - 166/162
#166/162
IR$35.03
EV: $0.12
Deerling - 165/162
#165/162
IR$28.41
EV: $0.10
Hero's Cape
#152/162
ACE$11.44
EV: $0.08
Metagross - 178/162
#178/162
IR$21.66
EV: $0.08
Litten - 167/162
#167/162
IR$21.46
EV: $0.08
Raging Bolt ex - 208/162
#208/162
SIR$62.08
EV: $0.07
Cinccino - 183/162
#183/162
IR$19.20
EV: $0.07
Deep Dives
Expandable sections for the EV math, pull-rate tables, and editorial FAQ.
The Math — EV Breakdown & Pull Rates
| Rarity | Cards | Avg Value | Range | Pull Rate | EV/Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illustration Rare(IR) | 22 | $14.83 | $4.29–$60.84 | 7.70% | $1.14 |
| Special Illustration Rare(SIR) | 10 | $29.43 | $12.08–$62.08 | 1.16% | $0.34 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 18 | $4.20 | $1.17–$39.16 | 6.70% | $0.28 |
| ACE SPEC Rare(ACE) | 7 | $4.97 | $0.35–$19.76 | 5.00% | $0.25 |
| Double Rare(RR) | 15 | $0.98 | $0.52–$5.10 | 16.70% | $0.16 |
| Hyper Rare(HR) | 6 | $9.42 | $7.53–$12.16 | 0.72% | $0.07 |
| Total EV / Pack | $2.24 | ||||
| Rarity | Pull Rate | Odds | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Rare(RR) | 16.70% | 1 in 6 | 8,000 |
| Illustration Rare(IR) | 7.70% | 1 in 13 | 8,000 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 6.70% | 1 in 15 | 8,000 |
| ACE SPEC Rare(ACE) | 5.00% | 1 in 20 | 8,000 |
| Special Illustration Rare(SIR) | 1.16% | 1 in 86 | 8,000 |
| Hyper Rare(HR) | 0.72% | 1 in 139 | 8,000 |
Sources: https://infinite.tcgplayer.com/article/Pokemon-TCG-Temporal-Forces-Pull-Rates/28c0ad22-00a4-428f-b22d-e7fee9ec50bc/, https://www.digitaltq.com/temporal-forces-pull-rates-pokemon-tcg, https://www.pokebeach.com/2024/03/temporal-forces-has-hardest-pull-rates-of-scarlet-violet-sets-for-highest-rarities
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Temporal Forces worth opening?
- At current market prices, Temporal Forces Build & Battle Box loses $25.82 on average. You are better off keeping it sealed or buying singles directly.
- What is the EV of a Temporal Forces booster pack?
- The expected value of a single Temporal Forces booster pack is $2.24 based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community pull rate data.
- What is the MSRP for Temporal Forces products?
- Temporal Forces Build & Battle Box launched at $21.99 MSRP. Compare that to the current sealed market price of $38.65 to see how far Temporal Forces pricing has moved from retail.
- What are the best cards to pull in Temporal Forces?
- The most valuable cards in Temporal Forces are Gastly - 177/162 ($60.84), Gengar ex - 193/162 ($39.16), Neo Upper Energy ($19.76).
- How often do you pull a chase card in Temporal Forces?
- Pull rates are based on 8,000 pack openings from community sources. See the pull rate table below for exact odds per rarity tier.
- What is the best Temporal Forces product to buy?
- Based on current EV calculations, Temporal Forces Build & Battle Box offers the best return at −67% (−$25.82). It contains 4 packs and is priced at $38.65.
- How often are Temporal Forces prices updated?
- All prices are updated daily at 21:00 UTC using TCGPlayer market prices via TCGCSV. EV calculations refresh automatically with each price update.
- What is cash-out EV for Temporal Forces?
- Cash-out EV is the expected value after marketplace fees, shipping, and liquidity discounts. We apply a 0.64x multiplier to market EV. For Temporal Forces Build & Battle Box, cash-out EV is $8.21 versus $12.83 market EV.
- How do pull rates work for Temporal Forces?
- Pull rates represent the probability of pulling each rarity tier from a single booster pack. They are based on 8,000 community pack openings. Each rarity tier has a different pull rate — higher rarities are harder to pull but typically more valuable.
As of March 2026, Temporal Forces products lose an average of $51.46 (−71%) based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community-sourced pull rate data from 8,000+ pack openings.