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The Battle Partners booster box is the Japanese Scarlet & Violet expansion headlined by Trainer's Pokémon ex. This guide covers what's in the box, the full rarity breakdown, the cards worth chasing, what the box costs today, and whether it's worth opening. Updated Oct 13, 2026.
Battle Partners at a glance
SV9Battle PartnersバトルパートナーズReleased Jan 24, 2025 · 132 cards¥10,000–¥12,600 PACTCG board, 9 Japan-direct asks · Oct 15, 2026TCGplayer market (US resale) $88.06 · Oct 14, 2026See prices
| Battle Partners (SV9) | |
|---|---|
| Japanese name | Scarlet & Violet Expansion Pack "Battle Partners" (バトルパートナーズ) |
| Release date | Fri, Jan 24, 2025 |
| Headliner | Trainer's Pokémon ex |
| Other featured ex | Lillie's Clefairy ex, N's Zoroark ex, Iono's Bellibolt ex, Hop's Zacian ex |
| Main set | 100 cards, plus 32 secret rares (up to 132/100) |
| Pack | 5 cards |
| Box | 30 packs |
| English counterpart | Journey Together, Mar 28, 2025 |
What's in a Battle Partners box
Each box holds 30 packs of 5 cards, so 150 cards. A sealed box with intact factory film is the easiest way to know it hasn't been searched. See how to spot a fake or resealed box.
Nothing in a Japanese box is officially guaranteed, but sealed boxes follow a strong pattern. See below.
Rarity breakdown
| Rarity (Japanese) | English name | Cards in SV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Common | Common | 47 |
| Uncommon | Uncommon | 35 |
| Rare | Rare | 10 |
| Double Rare (RR) | Double Rare | 8 |
| Art Rare (AR) | Illustration Rare | 12 |
| Super Rare (SR) | Ultra Rare | 11 |
| Special Art Rare (SAR) | Special Illustration Rare | 6 |
| Ultra Rare (UR) | Hyper Rare | 3 |
Counts as of Oct 13, 2026. New to the codes? See Japanese rarity codes explained.
What's guaranteed in a box
Sealed Japanese boxes follow a strong pattern: 1 Super Rare or better, 3 Art Rares and 4 Double Rares. It applies to factory-sealed full boxes only. Loose packs and resealed boxes don't follow it, and it isn't an official promise: The Pokémon Company prints only the box setup and that cards are inserted randomly. The pattern doesn't say which hit you get. A Special Art Rare isn't part of it. English Journey Together boxes have no box guarantee. Every English pack is random.
Battle Partners chase cards
The top 5, ranked by TCGplayer market price (US resale, USD).
Card Spotlight · Top 5
Top 5 Battle Partners cards
- 4Salamence ex129/100 · Special Art Rare
$32.50
TCGplayer market · Oct 14, 2026 - 5Hop's Zacian ex128/100 · Special Art Rare
$22.51
TCGplayer market · Oct 14, 2026
Iono's Bellibolt ex 125/100, Salamence ex 129/100 and Hop's Zacian ex 128/100 complete the top five, all Special Art Rares. Prices move daily, and none of this is a promise of what you'll pull.
The Special Art Rares
Rarity
Every Special Art Rare in SV9
What a Battle Partners box costs
A sealed box sells for about $88.061 on TCGplayer (US resale). Here's what Japanese sellers on our board are asking today:
Live price board
Battle Partners (SV9) booster box, Japan-direct
| Seller | JPY ask | ≈ USD | Delivered (US) | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Japanese Pokemon Wholesale 🇯🇵No reviews yetBest price | ¥10,000 | $63.10 | $89.34 | Oct 15, 2026 12:21 AM PT |
 RyoNo reviews yetBest price | ¥10,000 | $63.10 | $89.34 | Oct 15, 2026 12:21 AM PT |
 TTTCGJAPANNo reviews yet | ¥10,500 | $66.26 | $92.96 | Oct 15, 2026 12:20 AM PT |
 EVORGE,Inc.No reviews yet | ¥11,200 | $70.67 | $97.79 | Oct 15, 2026 12:21 AM PT |
 Tsuyoshi モノウリ5.0 (6) | ¥11,800 | $74.46 | $102.62 | Oct 15, 2026 12:21 AM PT |
- Japanese Pokemon Wholesale 🇯🇵No reviews yetBest price¥10,000≈ $63.10
- RyoNo reviews yetBest price¥10,000≈ $63.10
- TTTCGJAPANNo reviews yet¥10,500≈ $66.26
- EVORGE,Inc.No reviews yet¥11,200≈ $70.67
- Tsuyoshi モノウリ5.0 (6)¥11,800≈ $74.46
Reference, not a sellerTCGplayer market price (US resale): $88.06View on TCGplayer
Board prices are seller asks in yen for the box itself.
Price gap
Battle Partners (SV9) booster box
Japan-direct, lowest ask
$63.99
≈ ￥10,000
TCGplayer market (US resale)
$88.99
≈ ￥14,000
Market price on TCGplayer, not a seller ask
Save $25.00 · before fees & shipping
Request an orderIs the Battle Partners box worth it?
Open it if…
- You want a shot at Trainer's Pokémon ex at a Japanese box price.
- You collect or grade and like Japanese print quality.
- You break or make content and want an affordable box with a clear chase.
Skip it if…
- You play English-language tournaments. Japanese cards aren't legal in most of them.
- You only collect English cards. Journey Together is the English version.
How to buy a Battle Partners box
- Compare sellers on the Battle Partners price board, with each seller's public reviews.
- Request your order (5-box minimum) on Request Order. It's free, and nothing is charged yet.
- Approval: the seller checks stock and confirms the price.
- Pay with a secure link, then your boxes ship from Japan with tracking.
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
When did Battle Partners come out?
Friday, Jan 24, 2025, in Japan.
How many packs are in a Battle Partners booster box?
30 packs of 5 cards each.
What is the best card in Battle Partners?
Lillie's Clefairy ex 126/100, the Special Art Rare, followed by the N's Zoroark ex Special Art Rare 127/100.
How many secret rares are in Battle Partners?
32: 12 Art Rares, 11 Super Rares, 6 Special Art Rares and 3 Ultra Rares, numbered up to 132/100.
Is Battle Partners the same as Journey Together?
Journey Together is the English counterpart, built on the same Trainer's Pokémon theme.
Show all 6 questions
Can I play Battle Partners cards in English tournaments?
Generally no. Japanese cards aren't legal in most English-language sanctioned play.
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Price notes
- TCGplayer, Oct 14, 2026
Sources
- PACTCG SV9 seller price board (as of 2026-10-13)
- TCGplayer market prices and card data, Japanese sets (as of 2026-10-13)
Written by
Bryce Watson
Bryce runs Pacific Card Exchange and tracks Japanese sealed Pokémon prices every day for international buyers.
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