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A single pack is the low-commitment way in. The Elite Trainer Box is the practical pick for players, since it bundles packs with the accessories you actually use at a table, and the Urshifu V boxes are the neat option if you want one style rather than both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGraded Battle Styles singles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also list graded Battle Styles cards, including the Single Strike and Rapid Strike Urshifu V and VMAX special illustration cards, along with Mimikyu V, Empoleon V and Tyranitar V. Buying graded is the direct route to a specific card in a certified condition with no pack odds involved. Battle Styles has been out of print for years now, so both sealed product and high-grade singles trade on what is left rather than on what is being printed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are dispatched tracked from the UK. From 5 September 2026 you can also browse Battle Styles product in person at our shop, 36 High Street, Highworth, Wiltshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll products are sourced from trusted, genuine distributors. Booster pack contents are randomised — cards vary by pack, and no specific card, including any pictured or mentioned chase card, is guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pokemon-tcg-battle-styles-booster-pack-english","title":"Pokémon TCG: Battle Styles Booster Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eA single Battle Styles booster pack featuring Tyranitar — 10 cards, English language, standard card size. 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