Right now: the best rip in Temporal Forces is the Booster Box (36 packs) at $317.07 against $222.02 of expected pulls — a −40% margin after ~15% selling fees, and a 4% chance it actually pays for itself. Figures refresh every two hours.
Temporal Forces, out March 22, 2024, matters for one structural reason: it brought ACE SPEC cards back to the Pokémon TCG after a decade away, adding a 1-in-20 shot at the rare-slot tier alongside the Ancient and Future Paradox theme. Collectible? Somewhat. Enough to carry pack EV? The market has said no.
The rest is standard Scarlet & Violet math: a guaranteed reverse holo, a Double Rare in about 30% of rare slots, an Ultra Rare 1 in 10, and a hit slot paying an Illustration Rare roughly 1 in 9 packs, a Special Illustration Rare near 1 in 33 and a gold Hyper Rare about 1 in 83. Community-estimated, not official.
The products tracked here are loose packs, 6-pack Booster Bundles, 4-pack Build & Battle Boxes and 36-pack booster boxes, and the box has usually held the smallest loss of the group. The live table below shows where each stands after the fee haircut.
Sealed products: price vs. expected value
| Product | Margin after ~15% fees | Market price | EV of pulls | Odds it pays for itself |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booster Pack | −49% | $10.30 | $6.17 | 13% |
| Booster Bundle | −64% | $87.43 | $37.00 | 4% |
| Booster Box (36 packs) | −40% | $317.07 | $222.02 | 4% |
| Build & Battle Box | −53% | $44.50 | $24.67 | 14% |
Pull-rate model
Temporal Forces packs hold 10 cards; the slots below are the ones that carry value.
| Slot | Outcome | Est. chance |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse Holo | Reverse Holo | 100% |
| Holo Rare slot | Rare | 55% |
| Holo Rare slot | Double Rare | 30% |
| Holo Rare slot | Ultra Rare | 10% |
| Holo Rare slot | ACE SPEC Rare | 5% |
| Hit slot | Holo Rare (baseline) | 84.8% |
| Hit slot | Illustration Rare | 11% |
| Hit slot | Special Illustration Rare | 3% |
| Hit slot | Hyper Rare (Gold) | 1.2% |
Community-estimated rates — no publisher discloses official pull odds. The calculator prices each outcome from live singles data.
FAQ
Did Temporal Forces bring back ACE SPEC cards?
Yes — Temporal Forces returned ACE SPECs to the game after roughly a decade. Our model gives them about a 1-in-20 chance in the rare slot, per community estimates.
How many packs are in a Temporal Forces booster box?
36 packs of 10 cards. This page also tracks the 6-pack Booster Bundle and the 4-pack Build & Battle Box.
Are Temporal Forces pull rates official?
No. All figures are community estimates; The Pokémon Company doesn't publish pull rates.
What are the odds a Booster Box (36 packs) of Temporal Forces pays for itself?
About 4% after ~15% selling fees (11% before fees) as of 2026-10-27, computed from the exact outcome distribution of the Temporal Forces pack model rather than a simulation. The median Booster Box (36 packs) returns $182.00 of cards after fees against its $317.07 price, and the chance of at least doubling your money is under 0.5%. These odds refresh with every two-hourly price update.
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