Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this Pokémon TCG pack battle, we put Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals head-to-head against Journey Together by opening 9 packs from each set to see which delivers the better pulls. From trainer full arts to illustration rares, we break down each round to find out which box is truly worth your money. Watch until the end to see which chase card shows up and who wins the final round!

💬 Drop a comment if you've opened this ETB—what was your best pull?
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Destined Rivals Booster: howl.link/lrugt44ln3mup
Destined Rivals ETB: howl.link/83n22ujj1djt5
Journey Together ETB Walmart: howl.link/7mnln5gqftr63

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## Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Pack Battle Setup
01:35 – Previous Pull Recap & Expectations
02:51 – Round 1
04:34 – Round 2
06:26 – Round 3
08:36 – Round 4
10:06 – Round 5
11:56 – Round 6
13:31 – Round 7
15:09 – Round 8
16:46 – Round 9
18:36 – Verdict
19:14 – Outro & What’s Next

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