Scarlet & Violet ETB's are they a waste of money?

[@Mattculli]

*so what do you think of scarlet & Violet ETB’s?*

[@mattfriel5078]

good

[@FieryPoky]

absolute trash =) 100 euros down the drain.

[@wolf__gamez5953]

I think they are really good with the pulls I got

[@divergentlife493]

Avoid. Explained in my main comment.

[@roxas0093]

The artworks for this new era really something else, love it so much

[@Mattculli]

For sure really like the artwork on this 👌

[@azap270]

The artwork is so amazing on both promos!!!!

[@Mattculli]

100% to draw cards those

[@jamesbarrett3293]

We bought 1 of each and pulled one ex card, pretty disappointed because there not cheap so think we will wait before we attempt to complete a set of these new ones

[@John-2521]

Yeah could better but still great content! 🎉 I can’t believe the damaged promo!!

[@Mattculli]

I know right it was terrible haha

[@woolyemp287]

Scarlet and Violet is such a good set!!

[@anarchy6417]

An extra 10$ for a extra pack and a promo I’m good on that.Maybe if they had special promos or something but they just mid

[@Mattculli]

All fair points….I would say a booster box is the way to go 😊

[@Pokematri]

I always like new cards and to get excited to get it open, so I am happy👍🏼

[@Mattculli]

Yeah always nice to for sure I just might stick to booster boxes now

[@bruv7409]

Here in America, if that's the type of pulls I'll be getting its not worth buying the ETBS's because it cost $60. Way too much for me, I'm sticking the the booster bundles.

[@Mattculli]

Wow yeah the market for these cards is even cheaper in the USA so if you want value for money this is not it

[@wolf__gamez5953]

I’m so lucky with this set on Saturday I got a triple blister and got the alt art miraidon ex and I opened and etb on Sunday and pulled the alt art Miriam trainer

[@Mattculli]

That’s some luck I think your done opening it now haha

[@wolf__gamez5953]

@@Mattculli i preordered a different etb and pulled another alt art miriam im selling it and i was literally crying of excitement i opened it today

[@normanlarue1699]

I feel for ya bro that seemed about my luck I would have gotten less my luck is crap

[@Mattculli]

It’s all good I have pulled the Miriam but just didn’t film that lol

[@mattparker5216]

ETB's have seemed tough so far think it's best sticking to booster boxes

[@Mattculli]

Tbh something I am seeing is the card quality inside is not great which is bad with the price rise

[@nathan_e1987]

I would probably buy one even if the hits aren't the best because I like getting the extra bits like sleeve and that.. and I'm loving the art work and the grey/silver borders... Love the content Matt.. keep up the great work...

[@Mattculli]

For sure worth getting one of each for the extras but after that booster boxes are the way to go!

[@daniel-j-harris]

10:50 I got that SIR in my 4th pack. Really like the glitter effect. Lucikly mine was perfect, probs a PSA10

[@Mattculli]

You sending it for grading then?

[@daniel-j-harris]

@@Mattculli maybe one day but I don’t really do grading, I just like filling up my folders

[@dantiques7322]

Such a great video thanks 👍 Pull rates should be a little bit better

[@Mattculli]

So glad you liked it bud 😊

[@Stealth5280]

Me and my friend opened 74 total packs 3 etbs 8 mini booster boxes and a few packs and hardly got much for the amount of packs we opened. I mean I got Miriam full art trainer and miriadon ex alt art which are 2 of the best ones but the rest were pretty much duds kind of disappointing tbh

[@daniel-j-harris]

Personally I think if a set has a BB, just get that. I'd never bother with other products unless it's a budget thing.

[@Mattculli]

Yeah BB is always the best way to go for packs

[@da_baracus845]

I'm loving the new design but pull rates have been horrific. 1x ETB, 3 boost packs and a Blister pack returned just two EX cards and nothing else. I've got a disappointed 7year old this weekend 😅

[@Mattculli]

That’s brutal! I do know though the booster boxes rates are crazy good though!

[@jamesgraves9858]

Yes they are

[@Mattculli]

😂

[@tommysdynamaxden]

Ok you did had decent pulls but I do agree I think I’d rather get second booster box instead 2 ETBs…. Promos are the win tho

[@Mattculli]

Yeah you can get lucky ofcourse but boosters boxes the best main way to go

[@KantoMikeAndMase]

ETBs are hit and miss imo. In x1 etb done really well got some good decent cards including the gardevoir ex secret rare, then in another ETB the ONLY pull that wasnt a holo/rev holo was an Iron Treads Ex card 😔

[@Mattculli]

Agree defo gif or miss but worth getting a couple for the promo cards

[@johnnyxray9297]

Same i opened up a violet etb last night got 1 hit out of 9 packs. It was a regular magnezone ex.😭 im done smh. Ive yet to pull anything decent from any etb. Seriously better keeping those things sealed.

[@arvenblack5656]

You are disappointed in what you got in ETBs but imagine getting just 1 ex card per box and nothing else. Happened to me and it's no little money for me that it cost me. My disappointment was immeasurable and my day was ruined.

[@Mattculli]

That’s brutal buddy really sorry to hear that! Hope your next oacks being better luck!

[@krismar97]

Everybody wants the sets to have tons of hits but they also want their hits to have great value. Can’t have it both ways gents. Stop being cheap and buy a bb, got 13 hits of ex or higher myself. 2 bb’s will round out your set collection most times. But etb’s to keep sealed and wait a few years to sell to some person with short term memory.😂

[@Mattculli]

Bb are defo the way to go for hits ofcourse

[@sologinge]

Im yet to buy it but it looks great to me and havin ex cards again is ace

[@Mattculli]

For sure defo worth grabbing one but after that keep to boosters if you want hits

[@Letmeslideinyou]

Rip to your promo card. And I thought the quality control was gonna get better with the new start of scarlet and violet release.

[@Mattculli]

Haha yeah it was sacred up bad! Also all my holos from this have now warped to and not due to humidity seems to be a holo issue

[@LupercalRising]

Meh I got 6 dud packs then hit an alt art Great Tusk, got to take the rough with the smooth

[@Mattculli]

Yeah ETBs are hit or miss I have opened a couple now I’m going to stick to bb

[@williama-d6]

Nice pulls

[@Mattculli]

Thanks bud had a couple 😊

[@shelbycornell9482]

I have had no luck with these. Also im not a huge fan of the new cards. They dont have as many textured rares, it seems like. I wish the ralts evolution alt art cards were textured.

[@Mattculli]

Yeah the set is a little hit or miss for some…personally I like it but it’s defo split opinion

[@ollierussell7353]

I’m having crazy luck so far feel like hits are a lot easier this time round or I’m just lucky 😂

[@Mattculli]

Mate it’s defo easy to get the chase cards that’s why the card values have tanked hard!

[@mrp8974]

Don't say there bad when I have only just won one 🤦‍♂️

[@Mattculli]

Haha 😂

[@geekworlduk1]

Liked. We have found the booster box and booster bundles have the best pulls rates for Scarlet & Violet. 3 Pack blisters not to far behind but the Etb's suck. Just suck. Avoid them. While I am here the April 2023 Monthly #pokemon Giveaway is now open on our tiny little channel. Sealed products, packs and more pokemon goodies up for grabs. Open to anyone, anywhere in the world, for free. Just check this weekends wife vs husband scarlet & violet pack battles for the details.

[@shonakidd3564]

Im not a fan of this new set, the artwork is great but then ruined in my opinion by the rainbow type shine and washed out colours that makes them look like a lot of fake pokemon cards (i prefer the Japanese ones they look so much more vibrant). I got 1 etb and got 2 hits so not going to buy an other etb😅 im definitely not a fan.

[@Mattculli]

I defo agree with the washed out effect really don’t like it!

[@zachnels5512]

The blathering on kills me.

[@Mattculli]

Haha 😂 not a fan of the waffle then

[@jaxkasedad4953]

That poor promo. Not too bad from the etbs. Not the best but not horrible.

[@matthewrodgers740]

All scarlet and violet card sets are absolute garbage. Don’t waste your money on products just buy singles that you want. I hate this new generation of Pokémon. I hate the silver borders. I miss the yellow borders. The cards are not even appealing to me and out of the last three sets to come out, there was like two or three cards I wanted out of the whole set sword and shield blows this garbage away pokemon sucks now I just threw away all my scarlet and violet cards they’re not even worth selling their pure garbage

[@Mattculli]

The take away from this is you don’t like SV era 😂 tbh I’m with you it just didn’t gif the same

[@divergentlife493]

Unlike the other video, where host outright gives the most blatantly ignorant false information about SV crashing. Which is as false as can be. At least in this, there's a bit more sense. But not even totally. So I'm not going to give this thumbs down. Although the other one deserved major thumbs down. The answer is that it is a complete waste of money. You are better off purchasing packs. Especially in bulk, like a booster box. The only way the cost of this can be worth it beyond the value of the packs, is if you are that interested in the promo card and/or other additional content. Otherwise, this is a huge pass. Do not buy. Completely not worth it. Now let's mention the biggest glaring issue of this video. Which is trying to falsely make it seem as if pulls you get from the packs have anything to do with the value of the product. Packs are packs are packs. I don't care if you got the best pulls on the planet from these packs or the worst. That has zero logical relevance to the value of ETBs as a product. Packs are completely random. It does not matter where you get packs. You can get great or terrible pulls no matter where you get them. Trying to make it seem like that has anything to do with the value of the product is just complete ignorance. Basically, do not buy ETBs. Get a booster box. Then get singles if you want to collect more or need other cards for your deck. And just a side note, stick with Scarlet and Violet. This is the only product right now worth purchasing. Especially with what is coming for this generation. I plan to get a booster box, but I'm not collecting any of the cards here. I will not get a booster box for Paldea evolved. But I will get some singles that I like. I also may possibly get the tins for fun. Since their worth is tied to the actual tins. When 151 releases, I will be getting a box, and singles to fill in for collecting one of each card.