Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet · SV1V

Where to buy Violet ex booster boxes wholesale?What is in the box and the cards that sell it

The Violet ex Japanese booster box holds 30 packs of 5 cards with 30 secret rares to pull, and opened the Scarlet & Violet era alongside Scarlet ex. Its biggest hit is the Miriam SAR, followed by Miraidon ex as a gold UR and a SAR: here are the cards that sell the box and how to make the most of them in your shop.

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5SAR
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3Gold UR
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12AR
SR
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Violet ex Booster Box (JP) - 5 cards per pack × 30, Pokémon TCG SV1V

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Buy Violet ex booster boxes wholesale for your shop

  • 30 packs per box (150 cards in total)
  • 5 cards per pack
  • 78-card set + 30 secret rares
  • Japanese edition, official and factory sealed
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Why Violet ex sells well in store

  • The Miriam SAR is the set's big draw: the card your customers ask about before they buy.
  • Only 3 gold URs in the whole expansion, so every box opening builds excitement.
  • 30 secret rares across 30 packs per box: it sells just as well as a sealed box, as single packs or in live openings.
  • Japanese edition: a favourite with collectors for its print quality and price per pack.

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Don Bananza is a Japanese Pokémon wholesale distributor for shops and trade customers across Europe: we supply Violet ex and more Asian Pokémon cards wholesale, original and sealed, with wholesale pricing for verified retailers and shipping from Spain across the EU.

The cards that sell Violet ex

Which hit each customer is after, and how to use it to move the box.

  1. Miriam SAR (105/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by Akira Komayama

    Top 1

    Miriam SAR: the box headliner

    SAR · 105/078Illustration: Akira Komayama

    Miriam, the academy nurse in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, stars in Akira Komayama’s SAR, the card most customers buy Violet ex for. Here the big hit is not the legendary but a Trainer, and that draws a different collector from the one chasing Miraidon.

    Shop tip: promote the box with Miriam in the window and on social media. For customers who do not want to wait for the SAR, the same Trainer also comes as an SR (100).

  2. Miraidon ex UR (106/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by 5ban Graphics

    Top 2

    Miraidon ex UR: the box-opening hook

    UR · 106/078Illustration: 5ban Graphics

    Miraidon is the cover legendary of Pokémon Violet, and its gold UR is the set’s second big card. A gold legendary turns any live opening, giveaway or in-store event into something people want to watch until the last pack.

    If you run openings online or in store, this is the card that builds excitement and brings in new customers.

  3. Miraidon ex SAR (102/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by kantaro

    Top 3

    Miraidon ex SAR: for fans of the legendary

    SAR · 102/078Illustration: kantaro

    kantaro’s Miraidon ex SAR is the third card that sells the box. With the gold UR and the SR (94), Miraidon fans have three versions to chase in the same box, and it is the natural partner to the Koraidon ex SAR from Scarlet ex for anyone buying both.

  4. Arven SAR (104/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by kantaroArven SR (099/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by GIDORA

    Top 4

    Arven SAR and SR: the box’s second Trainer

    SAR · 104/078ArvenIllustration: kantaroSR · 099/078ArvenIllustration: GIDORA

    Arven, a student at the academy in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, has a SAR also by kantaro and an SR by GIDORA. Together with Miriam, he makes Violet ex a very appealing box for Trainer collectors, who buy regardless of Miraidon.

  5. Iron Treads ex SAR (103/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by KEIICHIRO ITOSpidops ex SAR (101/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by Miki Tanaka

    Top 5

    Iron Treads ex and Spidops ex SAR: for completists

    SAR · 103/078Iron Treads exIllustration: KEIICHIRO ITOSAR · 101/078Spidops exIllustration: Miki Tanaka

    The set’s other two SARs are Iron Treads ex by KEIICHIRO ITO, the future Paradox Pokémon from Pokémon Violet, and Spidops ex by Miki Tanaka. Customers collecting every SAR never skip one, and Iron Treads suits anyone who follows the Paradox Pokémon.

  6. Pachirisu AR (084/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by zigPawmot AR (085/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by Kouki Saitou

    Top 6

    Pachirisu and Pawmot AR: what drives single-pack sales

    AR · 084/078PachirisuIllustration: zigAR · 085/078PawmotIllustration: Kouki Saitou

    ARs turn up far more often than SARs, and Violet ex has crowd-pleasers such as Pachirisu and Pawmot. They are an achievable target for customers who buy a couple of packs and want to take home an illustrated card.

    Shop tip: if you sell single packs, they are your best argument for customers coming back for "one more pack".

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These are the hits your customers will be looking for. Check Japanese booster box availability in the catalogue and register your shop to see wholesale prices.

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Violet ex SAR and UR

The 5 Special Art Rares and the 3 gold Ultra Rares (UR), the rarest cards in the set. Tap any card to see it full size.

8 cards
  1. Spidops ex SAR (101/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by Miki Tanaka
    Spidops exMiki TanakaSAR · 101/078
  2. Miraidon ex SAR (102/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by kantaro
    Miraidon exkantaroSAR · 102/078
  3. Iron Treads ex SAR (103/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by KEIICHIRO ITO
    Iron Treads exKEIICHIRO ITOSAR · 103/078
  4. Arven SAR (104/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by kantaro
    ArvenkantaroSAR · 104/078
  5. Miriam SAR (105/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by Akira Komayama
    MiriamAkira KomayamaSAR · 105/078
  6. ★ RARESTMiraidon ex UR (106/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by 5ban Graphics
    Miraidon ex5ban GraphicsUR · 106/078
  7. ★ RARESTRare Candy UR (107/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by Studio Bora Inc.
    Rare CandyStudio Bora Inc.UR · 107/078
  8. ★ RARESTLightning UR (108/078) from Violet ex SV1V
    LightningUR · 108/078

Violet ex AR: all 12 Art Rares

All 12 full-art illustrations, from Pachirisu and Pawmot to Slowpoke and Mabosstiff. Tap any card to see it full size.

12 cards
  1. Tarountula AR (079/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by Miki Tanaka
    TarountulaMiki TanakaAR · 079/078
  2. Toedscool AR (080/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by Akira Komayama
    ToedscoolAkira KomayamaAR · 080/078
  3. Scovillain AR (081/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by KIYOTAKA OSHIYAMA
    ScovillainKIYOTAKA OSHIYAMAAR · 081/078
  4. Slowpoke AR (082/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by Toshinao Aoki
    SlowpokeToshinao AokiAR · 082/078
  5. Clauncher AR (083/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by Shinya Komatsu
    ClauncherShinya KomatsuAR · 083/078
  6. Pachirisu AR (084/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by zig
    PachirisuzigAR · 084/078
  7. Pawmot AR (085/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by Kouki Saitou
    PawmotKouki SaitouAR · 085/078
  8. Drowzee AR (086/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya
    DrowzeeTomokazu KomiyaAR · 086/078
  9. Greavard AR (087/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by sowsow
    GreavardsowsowAR · 087/078
  10. Mabosstiff AR (088/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by OKACHEKE
    MabosstiffOKACHEKEAR · 088/078
  11. Bombirdier AR (089/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by Shibuzoh.
    BombirdierShibuzoh.AR · 089/078
  12. Skwovet AR (090/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by Teeziro
    SkwovetTeeziroAR · 090/078

Violet ex SR: Pokémon ex

Full-art Pokémon ex and the set's Mega Evolutions. Tap any card to see it full size.

6 cards
  1. Spidops ex SR (091/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by takuyoa
    Spidops extakuyoaSR · 091/078
  2. Arcanine ex SR (092/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by 5ban Graphics
    Arcanine ex5ban GraphicsSR · 092/078
  3. Magnezone ex SR (093/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by PLANETA Tsuji
    Magnezone exPLANETA TsujiSR · 093/078
  4. Miraidon ex SR (094/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by 5ban Graphics
    Miraidon ex5ban GraphicsSR · 094/078
  5. Banette ex SR (095/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by PLANETA Mochizuki
    Banette exPLANETA MochizukiSR · 095/078
  6. Iron Treads ex SR (096/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by 5ban Graphics
    Iron Treads ex5ban GraphicsSR · 096/078

Violet ex SR: Trainers

Miriam, Arven, Katy and Professor's Research in full art. Tap any card to see it full size.

4 cards
  1. Katy SR (097/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by Akira Komayama
    KatyAkira KomayamaSR · 097/078
  2. Professor's Research SR (098/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by kirisAki
    Professor's ResearchkirisAkiSR · 098/078
  3. Arven SR (099/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by GIDORA
    ArvenGIDORASR · 099/078
  4. Miriam SR (100/078) from Violet ex SV1V, illustrated by Sanosuke Sakuma
    MiriamSanosuke SakumaSR · 100/078

Violet ex (SV1V) fact sheet for your shop

Violet ex is the SV1V expansion and, together with Scarlet ex, the first of the Scarlet & Violet era: both were released in Japan on the same day, 20 January 2023. Each booster box holds 30 packs of 5 cards, with a 78-card set and 30 secret rares (079 to 108): 5 SAR, 3 UR, 10 SR and 12 AR.

It is the “Violet” half of the launch: its star is Miraidon ex, the cover legendary of Pokémon Violet, joined by Iron Treads ex, a Paradox Pokémon from the future, and by the academy's Trainers, led by Miriam and Arven. Its twin is Scarlet ex, built around Koraidon and Gardevoir: some customers want the complete pair. For more future Paradox Pokémon there is Future Flash.

Released in Japan
20/01/2023
Set code
SV1V
Cards + secret rares
78 + 30
Packs × cards per box
30 × 5

The 30 secret rares by rarity

Guides for your shop

How to get started, where to buy stock and how much you can make on each box.

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Violet ex FAQ

Where can I buy Violet ex booster boxes wholesale?

Don Bananza is a Pokémon card distributor for shops and verified trade customers: we supply the Violet ex Japanese booster box with wholesale pricing for approved customers and shipping from Spain across Europe, subject to availability.

Which card sells the Violet ex box?

The Miriam SAR (105/078) is the big draw, and the gold Miraidon ex UR (106/078) is the one that builds excitement at openings. The Miraidon ex SAR (102/078) follows, then the Arven SAR (104/078).

Should I sell Violet ex as sealed boxes or single packs?

Both work. Collectors after the Miriam SAR or the Miraidon ex versions buy the sealed box; single packs suit customers happy with an AR such as Pachirisu or Pawmot, or trying their luck with a couple of packs at an opening.

What is the difference between Violet ex and Scarlet ex?

They are twin expansions released in Japan on the same day, each with its own card list. Violet ex revolves around Miraidon ex and has the Miriam SAR; Scarlet ex revolves around Koraidon ex and has the Gardevoir ex and Penny SARs. Many collectors buy both.

What is in the Violet ex Japanese booster box?

30 packs of 5 cards (150 cards in total). The set has 78 cards and 30 secret rares: 5 SAR, 3 UR, 10 SR and 12 AR.

When was Violet ex released?

Violet ex is the SV1V expansion, the first of Scarlet & Violet alongside Scarlet ex, and was released in Japan on 20 January 2023.

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