Pokemon Paldea Evolved Set
A massive 279-card expansion diving deeper into Paldea with the Treasures of Ruin and expanded Illustration Rare lineup.
sv2 Difficulty
2/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
Varies
Market average
Top Card
Ting-Lu ex
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Rarity Tier
Overview
Paldea Evolved is a massive 279-card expansion released in June 2023, significantly expanding the Scarlet & Violet card pool. The set features the Treasures of Ruin quartet (Ting-Lu, Chien-Pao, Chi-Yu, Wo-Chien) as powerful ex cards, alongside Paldean evolutions and a generous Special Art Rare selection. The large set size provides extensive variety but challenges collectors with diluted pull rates.
Best for
- Collectors living in current SV product and learning IR/SAR tiers
- people attempting a wide Paldea Evolved master set who will split base numbers from high-number / special rows
- anyone specifically hunting Ting-Lu ex / Chien-Pao ex and needing the rest of the set for context
Skip this path if
- you lock long-term value opinions in the first two weeks of release
- you want a weekend master set — Paldea Evolved is 279 cards; budget the chase tier alone
Common mistakes
Collectors mishandle Paldea Evolved by FOMO-buying release-week hits without reading the exact rarity line. Ting-Lu ex / Chien-Pao ex still does most of the economic work inside a 279-card list — do not price bulk like hits. Listings labeled only “SV ex / IR / SAR” are not a SKU: match set code sv2 (2023) before you match the art.
What to check first
Start with recent sales after the set cools — week-one prices lie often. Then inspect Ting-Lu ex / Chien-Pao ex under real light before anyone says “NM” or grade. Gap the rest with the Paldea Evolved checklist; sealed product does not replace the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
Ting-Lu ex Special Art Rare (#268) is a standout at $30-50 near-mint with its ancient ruins artwork. Chien-Pao ex Special Art Rare (#261) commands $25-40. The Illustration Rare Dedenne ex is a surprise collectible at $15-25. Noivern ex SAR and Clefable ex SAR also hold strong at $20-35 each. Squawkabilly ex SAR has become a modern classic.
Cards from Paldea Evolved
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28 of 279 
Hoppip
Skiploom
Jumpluff
Pineco
Rellor
Azumarill
Voltorb
Slowking ex
Mankey
Glimmora
Bombirdier
Tandemaus
Saguaro
Quaxwell
Farigiraf
Boss's Orders
Grusha
Iono
Saguaro
Meowscarada ex
Skeledirge ex
Quaquaval ex
Chien-Pao ex
Ting-Lu ex
Super Rod
Superior Energy Retrieval
Basic Grass Energy
Basic Water Energy
Tips to finish the set
At 279 cards, Paldea Evolved is a marathon to complete. The Treasures of Ruin make a thematic quartet worth collecting together. The set has many affordable Illustration Rares that provide collection depth without breaking the bank. Target the most expensive SARs as singles.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Identify Paldea Evolved cards by set code sv2 / symbol — do not sort by art alone
- 02
Split bulk commons/uncommons from holos and special rarities before pricing
- 03
Track Ting-Lu ex and Chien-Pao ex as priority singles, not pack EV fantasies
- 04
Scan or checklist-gap the rest after the chase budget is honest
Scan with the app
With 279 cards spanning multiple rarity tiers, Paldea Evolved demands systematic tracking. The scanner catalogs your progress across regular, holo, ex, Illustration Rare, Special Art Rare, and gold tiers. It helps identify which of the many ex variants you own and which remain.
Common questions
01 What are the Treasures of Ruin?
The Treasures of Ruin are four legendary Pokemon from Paldea: Ting-Lu (Ground/Dark), Chien-Pao (Ice/Dark), Chi-Yu (Fire/Dark), and Wo-Chien (Grass/Dark). Each represents a cursed treasure and appears as an ex card with competitive potential.
02 Is Paldea Evolved too large to collect?
At 279 cards, Paldea Evolved is one of the largest SV sets. Many collectors focus on subsets like the SAR cards, Illustration Rares, or thematic groups (Treasures of Ruin) rather than full set completion.
03 How many Special Art Rares are in Paldea Evolved?
Paldea Evolved contains approximately 15 Special Art Rare cards, each featuring elaborate scenic artwork. These are the most difficult pulls in the set and hold the highest individual card values.
04 Was Chien-Pao ex competitive?
Chien-Pao ex was one of the strongest competitive cards in 2023, with its Hail Blade attack doing 60 damage times the number of Water energy you discard. Combined with Baxcalibur for energy acceleration, it created a devastating Ice-type deck.
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