Description
Character Rare fans can buy VMAX Climax Booster Box stock at TCG Overvault: the Japanese s8b high-class box from the Sword & Shield series, priced in Australian dollars.
Released on 3 December 2021, VMAX Climax brought Character Rares back and debuted Character Super Rares. A VMAX Climax s8b box holds 10 packs of 11 cards, a compact way to chase full-art cards that pair Trainers with Pokémon.
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VMAX Climax s8b box format
- 10 packs per box
- 11 cards per pack, 110 cards in total
- Japanese-language cards from The Pokémon Company
Eleven cards per pack means each opening has plenty to look through, and ten packs make a session you can finish comfortably in one evening.
How the high-class format feels
High-class boxes trade a long stack of packs for a shorter, richer opening. You get fewer wrappers to tear and more time to enjoy each card, which suits collectors who would rather savour a set than race through it.
About VMAX Climax
Part of the Japanese Sword & Shield series, VMAX Climax is a high-class set with 190 new cards. The Pokémon Card Game labels it a Sword & Shield High Class Pack, and the box itself is titled VMAX Climax (s8b) Booster Box.
Character Rares are what the set is most famous for: full-art cards that show a well-known Trainer alongside a Pokémon. VMAX Climax also debuted an entirely new rarity, the Character Super Rare.
Character Rares and the pairings to find
Each Character Rare shares its artwork between a Trainer and a Pokémon. Pairings to look for include:
- Flaaffy with Elesa
- Zekrom with N
- Eevee with Bill
Fans of the games will recognise each Trainer instantly, which gives these cards real appeal for long-time players and makes them a natural centrepiece for a binder.
The first Character Super Rares
VMAX Climax is where Character Super Rares made their debut. One example shows Red alongside Gigantamax Pikachu, a pairing that puts one of the best-known Trainers next to the face of the franchise.
Building a Character Rare page
A nine-pocket page works well for these cards. Start with the pairings you pull, leave gaps for the ones you are still chasing and fill them over time through trades. Elesa, N and Bill make a strong first row.
Why collectors pick up this box
Character cards connect the trading card game to the video games. If you buy VMAX Climax Booster Box stock as a fan of the games, a binder page of Trainer pairings tells a story that a page of ordinary cards cannot.
The ten-pack format keeps the opening focused, and a VMAX Climax s8b box sits neatly beside other Japanese releases on a shelf. Because the cards are in Japanese, it is aimed at collectors rather than anyone who needs English cards for play. It also makes a thoughtful gift for a collector who already enjoys Japanese sets and has a favourite Trainer.
Keeping it sealed
Holding on to your VMAX Climax s8b box unopened? Keep it away from heat, damp and sunlight, ideally on a shelf where it will not be knocked.
Why buy VMAX Climax Booster Box stock from TCG Overvault
TCG Overvault is an Australian trading card shop that stocks sealed Japanese and English product. When you buy VMAX Climax Booster Box stock from us, you get:
- Prices in Australian dollars
- A secure online checkout
- A sealed Japanese box shipped Australia-wide
- A store that focuses on trading card games
Want another Japanese Sword & Shield box? For an all-foil choice, look at the Japanese 25th Anniversary Collection booster box. The range below also includes the Chaos Rising Booster Box and the Ascended Heroes ETB.
VMAX Climax Booster Box FAQs
Where can I buy VMAX Climax Booster Box stock in Australia?
TCG Overvault sells it online. Check out securely and the box ships anywhere in Australia.
How many packs and cards are in the box?
10 packs with 11 cards each, so 110 cards in total.
When was VMAX Climax released?
3 December 2021.
What is a Character Rare?
A full-art card that places an iconic Trainer beside a Pokémon, such as Zekrom with N.
Which set introduced Character Super Rares?
VMAX Climax. Red with Gigantamax Pikachu is one example.
How many new cards are in the set?
190 new cards.
Is VMAX Climax a high-class set?
Yes. It is a Japanese high-class pack from the Sword & Shield series.
Are the cards English?
No. The VMAX Climax s8b box contains Japanese-language cards.
Other boxes to browse
Trainers and their Pokémon share full-art cards in this set, so buy VMAX Climax Booster Box stock from TCG Overvault and begin a Character Rare binder. For the wider range, visit the official Japanese Pokémon Card Game website, or find more Japanese sets in our Pokémon TCG range.
