Surprise Box

Unbroken Bonds 187/214 • uncommon

Set: Unbroken Bonds
Number: 187/214
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2019
Market price: $2.58

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$2.58market price via TCGplayer · Aug 6, 2026$0.51 – $2.88 over the tracked period

$2.58Aug 6, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

Part of the Unbroken Bonds expansion, this Trainer card is a staple for players looking to manipulate their opponent's hand by forcing them to shuffle and draw. While common in competitive decks for its tactical utility, its inclusion in this set marks a functional bridge between modern gameplay mechanics and classic card disruption.

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What it does

Item

Put a card from your opponent's discard pile into their hand.

You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).

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The Surprise Box card was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion Unbroken Bonds, which debuted in May 2019. The set was inspired by the team-up mechanics introduced in the Sun and Moon era, focusing on the synergy between powerful Pokémon and trainer cards. Within this competitive landscape, the item card was designed to force a player to shuffle one of their discarded item cards back into their deck, offering a strategic utility for players looking to recycle key resources during intense matches.

The card features artwork by Toyste Beach, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon TCG. The design captures the whimsical yet utilitarian nature of the item, depicting the mysterious box amidst a clean, illustrative background typical of the Sun and Moon design language. Upon its release, it was regarded as a standard utility card for the format, valued primarily for its specific tactical application in deck consistency rather than its aesthetic rarity, fitting comfortably into the uncommon tier of the set.

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