What Is Eevee Crystal Gathering?
Eevee Crystal Gathering is the Simplified Chinese Pokémon TCG release built around the Eeveelutions — the mainland-China counterpart of English Prismatic Evolutions and Japanese Terastal Festival. It belongs to the Scarlet & Violet era and shares largely the same card pool as those sets, with one major difference: a set of Simplified-Chinese-only exclusive artworks that do not exist in any other language.
The headline of those exclusives is the exclusive-art Sylveon ex. Store owners reported a sustained run of buyers asking specifically for Simplified Chinese exclusive-art cards in the weeks around release, and the Sylveon drove prices sharply upward — graded copies, including a CGC Pristine 10, surfaced almost immediately. Alongside Sylveon, the moonlit Umbreon ex special art and a gold Pikachu round out the top of the chase hierarchy.
A recurring point of confusion: Simplified Chinese is a distinct release from Traditional Chinese (Taiwan/Hong Kong). Both exist, but they use different characters and distribution chains. This guide covers the Simplified Chinese mainland-China product only.
Box Contents & Pack Structure
The booster box follows the same format as the Japanese and Traditional Chinese versions of the set:
- Booster Box — 10 packs per box
- 10 cards per pack — 100 cards per box
- Pull rates are printed on the box: 1.40% for the 28 S-rarity cards and 1.40% for the 6 S-rarity trainers
- No printed per-box S guarantee — unlike Japanese and Traditional Chinese boxes, Simplified Chinese boxes do not promise a guaranteed S
In practice, openers still hit S cards reliably — typically around two per box — but because there is no printed guarantee, an unlucky box giving only a single S (or a string of dry loose packs) is entirely possible. Card quality is high; some products are printed in Japan, and centering on the foil cards is variable, so inspect anything destined for grading.
The Full Product Lineup
One reason this set stands out is the sheer breadth of products mainland China released alongside the booster box. Almost every side product includes packs, so loose-pack openings are a meaningful part of the set's pull-rate picture:
- Booster Box — 10 packs of 10 cards
- Coin boxes / cases — a pack, a promo card, and a coin (colour variants; a gold coin is the rare tier)
- Tin collections — two packs, a tin, and a magnetic coin (common / secret / super-secret variants)
- Badge / pin boxes — a pack plus a badge; nine common badge variants and a single rare, with a ~1% rare-badge rate
- Card-holder keychain (blind box) — two packs and a textured card-holder keychain; any of the nine Eeveelutions, plus a secret variant
- Umbreon collection box — eight packs plus an Eeveelution binder and sleeves
- Eevee Illusion premium box — fifteen packs plus a playmat, deck box, sleeves, promo, and a damage-counter set
- Evolutions premium gift box — limited mainland release (lottery allocation)
Pull Rate Data
The data below aggregates documented video openings of Simplified Chinese Eevee Crystal Gathering — booster boxes plus the many packs that ship inside coin, tin, badge, keychain and collection products. These are real openings, not simulated data. As with any community sample of this size, treat the per-box figures as directional rather than precise.
Booster boxes — documented openings (10 packs / 100 cards each)
| Opener | Boxes | S Pulled | Notable Hits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opener A (box 1) | 1 | 2 | Wellspring Ogerpon (Poké Ball) + Master Ball reverse |
| Opener A (box 2) | 1 | 2 | Crispin S trainer + Master Ball reverse |
| Opener B | 1 | 2 | Iron Crown ex + gold Terapagos ex (double hit) |
| Opener C | 1 | ~2 | Eevee ex, Glaceon, Master Ball + an exclusive-art hit |
| Total | 4 | ~8 | ~2 S per box |
Collection-product & loose packs (coin / tin / badge / keychain / Umbreon & Eevee Illusion boxes)
| Source | Approx. Packs | Notable Hits |
|---|---|---|
| Loose & collection packs | ~45 | Terapagos S, Roaring Moon (Shinji Kanda art), 1 SR, Iron Crown |
| Side products (coin / Umbreon box) | ~15 | Ogerpon ex (coin box), Walking Wake ex (Umbreon box), common Glaceon badge |
| Tins / coins / keychain packs | ~6 | Flareon secret art rare, Pecharunt ex, multiple Master Ball cards |
| Off-camera box | 1 box | Exclusive-art Sylveon ex (the headline chase) |
Key findings
- S cadence: ~2 S per booster box was the most common outcome across documented boxes — but with no printed guarantee, a single-S box is possible
- Master Ball: a Master Ball reverse holo appeared in every documented booster box — close to one per box in practice
- Poké Ball reverses: frequent — several per box, the bulk of the "shiny" volume
- ex cards: standard ex appear in the majority of packs; an Eevee ex opened both boxes in one documented session
- Loose-pack variance: packs from coin/tin/keychain products carry no guaranteed distribution, so dry runs are common — but they did surface S cards and even the exclusive Sylveon across the sample
- God packs: not confirmed for the Simplified Chinese printing; openers explicitly noted never seeing one
Rarity Breakdown
| Rarity Tier | Description | Observed Frequency | Per Box |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX (Double Rare) | Standard ex Pokémon | Most packs | ~8–10 |
| Poké Ball reverse holo | Poké Ball foil pattern reverse | Several per box | ~3–5 |
| Master Ball reverse holo | Master Ball foil pattern reverse (rarer) | Every documented box | ~1 |
| S — Pokémon (28 in set) | Special-art / SIR-tier ex and Pokémon | 1.40% per card | ~1–2 |
| S — trainer (6 in set) | Special-art trainers / supporters | 1.40% per card | occasional |
| SR / UR & gold | Gold cards (e.g. gold Pikachu, gold ex) | Below S | rare |
| Exclusive art (Simplified Chinese only) | Exclusive-art Sylveon ex and related | Top of the chase | well below 1 |
Box-size and EX-per-pack figures are observed estimates from documented openings; the 1.40% S figures are the printed box rates.
The Chase Cards
Eevee Crystal Gathering has a clear chase hierarchy led by the Simplified Chinese exclusive artwork. The table below summarises the most sought-after cards from the documented openings and community demand. Prices for the exclusive cards were rising quickly around release; treat any figure as a moving target and verify before buying.
| Card | Rarity | Why It's Chased |
|---|---|---|
| Sylveon ex | Exclusive art (SC only) | The headline chase — artwork printed only in Simplified Chinese; prices spiked, early CGC Pristine 10 recorded |
| Umbreon ex | Special art (S) | The moonlit Umbreon special art — perennial Eeveelution favourite and the broadest demand after Sylveon |
| Gold Pikachu | UR / gold | Gold-tier card in the set; strong cross-collector appeal |
| Flareon ex | Secret art rare | Pulled in the loose-pack opening; striking foil, a core Eeveelution chase |
| The nine Eeveelution arts | S | Completing the full Eeveelution special-art run is the set's headline collecting goal |
| Terapagos ex | S / gold | Pulled in both gold and S form; a recurring high-tier hit in the data |
Why the exclusive Sylveon is the real story
Each time Pokémon China pushes a Scarlet & Violet-era set, it adds exclusive artwork unavailable elsewhere — and for this release, that card is the Sylveon ex. Because it cannot be obtained from Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, or Korean product, every collector who wants it has to go through Simplified Chinese packs (or buy the single). That single-source demand is what drove the price run, and it is the main reason to pay attention to this set even if you do not normally collect Simplified Chinese.
Should You Open or Buy Singles?
Open if:
- You enjoy the opening experience and the variety of products — coins, tins, badges, keychains, and binders all ship with packs
- You want to build toward the full Eeveelution set and the Simplified Chinese stamped variants
- You like the consistent EX-per-pack and Master Ball-per-box rhythm of the boxes
- You are comfortable with no printed S guarantee and the variance that comes with it
Buy singles if:
- You specifically want the exclusive-art Sylveon ex — expected cost to pull it through boxes vastly exceeds the single price
- You want one specific Eeveelution special art rather than the whole run
- You want the gold Pikachu or moonlit Umbreon — both are far cheaper bought than chased
The numbers on chasing the exclusive Sylveon ex
- Observed S rate: ~2 per box, drawn from a 28-card S Pokémon pool (plus 6 S trainers)
- Chance any given S is the one card you want: roughly 1 in 28 for an S Pokémon
- Expected boxes to hit one specific S card: well into the double digits — far more than the single costs
- No printed per-box guarantee means downside variance is real; budget accordingly if you open anyway
The honest bottom line: Eevee Crystal Gathering is one of the most fun Simplified Chinese products to open — the box rhythm is satisfying, Master Balls land reliably, and the side-product ecosystem is huge. But the cards that make this set famous, above all the exclusive-art Sylveon ex, are not products the math favours chasing through boxes. Open for the experience and the set; buy the headline chases as singles.
Frequently Asked Questions
See the FAQ schema above for quick answers. Detailed responses below for common questions from the community.
Is an S guaranteed in every box like the Japanese version?
No. Japanese and Traditional Chinese boxes of this set guarantee one S per box; the Simplified Chinese box does not print that guarantee. In practice openers still averaged around two S per booster box, and a Master Ball reverse appeared in every documented box — but a single-S box, or dry loose packs, remain possible because nothing is promised on the packaging.
What makes the exclusive Sylveon ex worth so much?
It is a Simplified-Chinese-only artwork — there is no Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, or Korean equivalent. Single-source demand for an Eeveelution favourite drove prices sharply higher around release, and graded copies (including a CGC Pristine 10) appeared early. For most collectors, buying the single is far more economical than chasing it through boxes.
Are the cards good quality?
Generally yes — some products are printed in Japan and the texture and foil quality are strong. The main caveat is centering: openers repeatedly flagged off-centre Poké Ball and Master Ball cards, and noted that centering tends to run in batches. Inspect anything you intend to grade before sending it off.
Do the side products (coins, tins, badges) contain real hits?
Yes. Every coin box, tin, badge box, keychain blind box, and collection box ships with packs that draw from the same pool, so they can produce S cards and even exclusive art — the data sample surfaced S cards and the headline Sylveon from loose and collection packs. They carry no guaranteed distribution, so they are higher-variance than a sealed booster box.
Are Simplified Chinese cards legal for competitive play?
Simplified Chinese cards can be used in official Pokémon TCG events within China. For international tournaments (including Singapore, Malaysia, and global championships), English cards are required. For overseas buyers, Eevee Crystal Gathering is primarily a collector product, not a competitive one.
Disclaimer: Pull rates here combine the printed box rates with community estimates from documented video openings — a limited sample. All prices are estimates and were moving quickly around release; verify current prices before buying or selling. This is not financial advice.