# Which pack/set has been the most fun for you to open? **URL:** \ **Category:** Collecting\ **Tags:** opinion\ **Created:** [September 2, 2024, 10:50am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/which-pack-set-has-been-the-most-fun-for-you-to-open/50151 "2024-09-02T10:50:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![nikhil](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/nikhil/32/222563_2.png) [@nikhil](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/nikhil)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2024, 10:50am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/which-pack-set-has-been-the-most-fun-for-you-to-open/50151/1 "2024-09-02T10:50:31Z")
Hello my pokemon friends! I’m coming towards the end of a large mile stone within my personal work and I wanted to reward myself for this accomplishment. I have been collecting for the past four years and its almost solely been slabs and I’ve opened 2 modern booster packs randomly throughout the time haha. I wanted to reward myself with a small experience of opening a pack/box (depending on price). I was wondering which set did you really enjoy opening that you find relatively affordable ($40-$70 for a box or decent amount of packs)? Thank you!! ---
**Author:** ![ArcticLapras](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/arcticlapras/32/133815_2.png) [@ArcticLapras](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/ArcticLapras)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2024, 10:56am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/which-pack-set-has-been-the-most-fun-for-you-to-open/50151/2 "2024-09-02T10:56:33Z")
If you have a budget below 100 then Englisch boosterboxes are obviously not an option (I don´t know about Japanese). Maybe pick up some Celebrations packs? ---
**Author:** ![ReganRampage](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/reganrampage/32/156932_2.png) [@ReganRampage](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/ReganRampage)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2024, 10:57am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/which-pack-set-has-been-the-most-fun-for-you-to-open/50151/3 "2024-09-02T10:57:31Z")
Idk if im the odd one out with these choices but my son and i had fun opening obsidian flames (more so him) because of the whole charizard theme, so if thats your cup of tea. But i really liked the artworks in paradox rift (yeah yeah) and paldea evolved (i want that magikarp) ---
**Author:** ![eevee](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/eevee/32/230472_2.png) [@eevee](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/eevee)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2024, 12:28pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/which-pack-set-has-been-the-most-fun-for-you-to-open/50151/4 "2024-09-02T12:28:14Z")
Crown zenith for me. Me and the wife had alot of fun seeing all sorts of pokemon with great artwork, and had a good time getting cards we wanted. I dont open too often though. Twilight masquerade made her happy too though since she likes ogrepon. ---
**Author:** ![inertgeometry](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/inertgeometry/32/2537_2.png) [@inertgeometry](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/inertgeometry)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2024, 12:35pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/which-pack-set-has-been-the-most-fun-for-you-to-open/50151/5 "2024-09-02T12:35:14Z")
vstar universe easily, followed by celebrations probably. it felt great pulling two umbreon :goldstar: ---
**Author:** ![mrbubbles](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/mrbubbles/32/255723_2.png) [@mrbubbles](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/mrbubbles)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2024, 12:44pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/which-pack-set-has-been-the-most-fun-for-you-to-open/50151/6 "2024-09-02T12:44:45Z")
Firstly congratulations on the milestone. I am sure it is a great feeling and a worthy celebration. I personally don’t open any packs, but I had the most fun watching openings of VStar universe, which I think is Crown Zenith in English. Really fun to watch with some beautiful artworks. I also enjoyed 151 in bits and pieces. I think Ancient Roar also looked really good to watch if you consider SV era, which I think is Paradox Rift in english. Again, my experiences are purely as a viewer. Cheers! ---
**Author:** ![LM23](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/lm23/32/64943_2.png) [@LM23](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/LM23)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2024, 1:01pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/which-pack-set-has-been-the-most-fun-for-you-to-open/50151/7 "2024-09-02T13:01:23Z")
You can’t go wrong with one of the high class Japanese boxes. VMAX Climax or VSTAR Universe the two best choices but Shiny Star V or Shiny Treasure ex are fun especially if shiny Pokemon appeal to you. ---
**Author:** ![Bingbong](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/bingbong/32/134288_2.png) [@Bingbong](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Bingbong)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2024, 1:46pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/which-pack-set-has-been-the-most-fun-for-you-to-open/50151/8 "2024-09-02T13:46:36Z")
I’ve opened 4 or 5 Japanese boxes this year plus some packs but nothing has come close to Vstar Universe. The art is awesome and you get a bunch of hits which always makes things more enjoyable. I think the box was like $50 or so as well so fits into your price range. I don’t have any experience with boxes pre SWSH so others may know of other great boxes from previous sets but I’d be surprised if they fell within your price range. ---
**Author:** ![joponnes](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/joponnes/32/267759_2.png) [@joponnes](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/joponnes)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2024, 5:39pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/which-pack-set-has-been-the-most-fun-for-you-to-open/50151/9 "2024-09-02T17:39:11Z")
Echoing others, vstar universe/crown zenith or 151 are probably the most fun ones from the more recent sets. Personally i’ve enjoyed the most the sets i’ve intended to complete or at least partly complete so 151, pokemon go and generations were the most fun ones for me. Tho it’s also tied to my luck about what i pulled since i celebrations i did try to complete but i had absolutely hideous luck with the set so it left a bit bad taste in my mouth, on the other hand i had no skin in vivid voltage but i did have some decent luck when opening it so it was very pleasant experience, those amazing rares imo really made the set better than it actually was! With 151 my luck wasn’t that great either but the set and all the beautiful bulk art in it made it impossible not to like opening it ---
**Author:** ![Dirge](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/dirge/32/26866_2.png) [@Dirge](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Dirge)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2024, 5:58pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/which-pack-set-has-been-the-most-fun-for-you-to-open/50151/10 "2024-09-02T17:58:00Z")
It’s easily 151 then Celebrations. I normally collect singles, but these two sets are the only ones I bothered to build a binder set for. ---
**Author:** ![JJHurtaz](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/jjhurtaz/32/116454_2.png) [@JJHurtaz](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/JJHurtaz)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2024, 6:14pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/which-pack-set-has-been-the-most-fun-for-you-to-open/50151/11 "2024-09-02T18:14:09Z")
All HGSS era but if need choose only one set to open. ![images - 2024-09-02T120009.520](https://efour.b-cdn.net/uploads/default/original/3X/4/1/41c23c4ef26c2f7757e43f7765faf49ad91eff9e.jpeg) And new sets affordable 151 or Crown Zenith tin, love galar birds. ![download](https://efour.b-cdn.net/uploads/default/original/3X/4/3/4332ba1cd75a1dfca851ad889ce122acdf1c0ed9.webp) ---
**Author:** ![wisewailmer](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/wisewailmer/32/179572_2.png) [@wisewailmer](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/wisewailmer)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2024, 6:32pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/which-pack-set-has-been-the-most-fun-for-you-to-open/50151/12 "2024-09-02T18:32:42Z")
Crown zenith but it was better when you could get package for 4$ Also I had a lot of fun opening astral when it was worth less than 2$. Best TG in swsh imo ---
**Author:** ![ddk](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/ddk/32/233929_2.png) [@ddk](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/ddk)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2024, 6:36pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/which-pack-set-has-been-the-most-fun-for-you-to-open/50151/13 "2024-09-02T18:36:17Z")
JP 151 or VStar Universe. Some of the few modern sets where it felt fulfilling to pull more common cards and work towards a full set or subset. ---
**Author:** ![Dyl](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/dyl/32/234623_2.png) [@Dyl](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Dyl)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2024, 10:16pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/which-pack-set-has-been-the-most-fun-for-you-to-open/50151/14 "2024-09-02T22:16:35Z")
Crown Zenith and 151 were both very fun to open! ---
**Author:** ![neverforget50in07](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/neverforget50in07/32/1164_2.png) [@neverforget50in07](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/neverforget50in07)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2024, 1:12am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/which-pack-set-has-been-the-most-fun-for-you-to-open/50151/15 "2024-09-03T01:12:11Z")
Japanese 151 is probably the best for modern times. Best value given you can still buy at close to floor prices. ---
**Author:** ![thsigma](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/thsigma/32/2419_2.png) [@thsigma](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/thsigma)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2024, 2:03am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/which-pack-set-has-been-the-most-fun-for-you-to-open/50151/16 "2024-09-03T02:03:52Z")
Celebrations was the most fun I’ve had of recent. Crown Zenith is very affordable right now and pretty widely available. The japanese equivalent set and most japanese sets are cheaper per box than anything you get in English. 151 is popular for the gen wunners, but I didn’t really connect with that set. ---
**Author:** ![nikhil](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/nikhil/32/222563_2.png) [@nikhil](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/nikhil)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2024, 5:32am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/which-pack-set-has-been-the-most-fun-for-you-to-open/50151/17 "2024-09-03T05:32:28Z")
Thanks so much for all of the replies you all! From popular demand I’ll be picking up a box of VStar Universe soon!! :peekofchu: @mrbubbles Thank you, its been a long time coming haha ---
**Author:** ![ElijahtheTraveler](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/elijahthetraveler/32/111774_2.png) [@ElijahtheTraveler](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/ElijahtheTraveler)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2024, 4:41am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/which-pack-set-has-been-the-most-fun-for-you-to-open/50151/18 "2024-09-04T04:41:30Z")
I open JP sets now; English just became too full and uninteresting to me. My favorite sets that I had opened would have been Triplet Beat (ENG Paldea Evolved), Raging Surf (ENG Paradox Rift), and surprisingly Ruler of the Black Flame (ENG Obsidian Flames). All of them have excellent ARs, a decent selection of SRs, and beautiful SARs. ---
**Author:** ![Josh](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/josh/32/289687_2.png) [@Josh](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Josh)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2024, 10:48am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/which-pack-set-has-been-the-most-fun-for-you-to-open/50151/19 "2024-09-04T10:48:41Z")
Good choice on the VStar! Post pulls 😛 For me, in order of most fun to open in this price range it’s got to be: VStar Universe JP 151 VMax Climax Shiny Treasure Ex (2 boxes at current price!) English Celebrations ---
**Author:** ![nikhil](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/nikhil/32/222563_2.png) [@nikhil](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/nikhil)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2024, 3:29am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/which-pack-set-has-been-the-most-fun-for-you-to-open/50151/20 "2024-09-10T03:29:31Z")
I am trying to purchase now and was wondering if anyone has a recommendation on a website to use that is significantly cheaper than eBay? I see most boxes are near 70-80. Are there any other methods that are simple to use and cheaper in the 50-60 dollar range? [Next page](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/which-pack-set-has-been-the-most-fun-for-you-to-open/50151.md?page=2)