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Welcome to Google Translation for jargon your kids use. I can’t explain “six seven”, but I can explain these.

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Booster packs are the tiny mystery packs that somehow hold your child’s hopes, dreams, and your weekend budget. Each one has 10 random Pokémon cards — most will be duplicates, a few might sparkle, and one might make your kid scream like they just won the lottery. It’s basically gambling for elementary schoolers, but with adorable monsters and way less regret. Booster bundles are simply a box with 6 packs inside. These usually are the best bang for your buck (or your child’s buck, no judgement) when it comes to pack opening. Display boxes have a whopping 36 packs and at least 20 “you’re the best parent ever”s.

Here’s the current booster pack inventory and pricing. Why are the prices different even though they all contain 10 cards? Different sets have differing demand depending on things like how many cards are in the set, popularity of the characters, whether they’re still in print, and the value of the chase cards (the most expensive cards to find in that set).

Actual art on the front of the pack may vary from photo. These are first-come-first-served — all sales are final — unless you find the $500 chase card, in which case I’d gladly take it back. Please note: unfortunately at this time, these boxes are limited to friends, family and coworkers.

Mega Evolution Phantasmal Flames $9 (Typically $9 – $18 + tax)

Phantasmal Flames Booster (6 packs) $45 (Typically $47 – $60 + tax)

Why kids love it: This is the brand new set, just released on 11/14 and is the second set in the Mega Evolutions series. The chase cards include two special illustration Charizard cards worth about $900 each and one of them is all gold. See more chase cards here.

Mega Evolution $9 (Typically $9 – $20 + tax)

Why kids love it: This is the first set of the Mega Evolutions series. The chase cards include the golden Gardevor (worth $400) and the golden Lucario (worth $500). See more chase cards here.

Destined Rivals $9 (Typically $9 – $15 + tax)

DR Booster Display (36 packs) $300 (Typically $350 – $400 + tax)

Why kids love it: Destined Rivals is focused largely on the Pokémon bad guys (fun!). The chase cards includes Cynthia’s Garchomp (worth $250) and the MewTwo Special Illustration EX (worth $500). See more chase cards here.

White Flare $8 (Typically $9 – $13 + tax)

Why kids love it: White Flare and Black Bolt (not shown) were the last sets of the Scarlet and Violet series and were the first sets to include chase cards that were all one color. The chase cards includes the all-white Reshiram EX (worth $370) and the all-red Victini (worth $475) See more chase cards here.

Prismatic Evolutions $9 (Typically $9 – $17 + tax)

PE Booster Bundle (6 packs) $50 (Typically $55 – $59 + tax)

Why kids love it: Prismatic Evolutions is one of the largest sets and includes what kids call “diamond cards”, named for the diamond-like patters on many of the cards. The chase cards includes the evolutions of Evee, including the Silveon EX (worth $330) and the Umbreon EX (worth a whopping $1,200). See more chase cards here.

Surging Sparks $8 (Typically $8 – $19 + tax)

Why kids love it: Surging Sparks includes what kids call “diamond cards”, named for the diamond-like patters on many of the cards. The chase cards includes a golden Pikachu (worth $60) and the Pikachu Illustration EX (worth $300). See more chase cards here.

Journey Together $7 (Typically $7 – $15 + tax)

Why kids love it: This set includes illustrations of trainers their Pokemon together . The chase card is Lilly’s Clefairy (worth $140). See more chase cards here.