The Diamond & Pearl Trainer Kit (featuring Manaphy and Lucario) was released in the Diamond & Pearl era, but some versions of these kits were known to include booster packs from late EX-series sets. These late EX-series packs were produced before the full transition into the Diamond & Pearl sets and can be a significant treat for collectors, as they tend to be harder to find today.

Likely Booster Packs Included:

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The contents of the Diamond & Pearl Trainer Kit varied over time and across different print runs, but here are the key booster packs you might find:

1. Diamond & Pearl Base Set Most common pack to be included, as this is the core set of the Diamond & Pearl era.

2. Mysterious Treasures Second most common pack to appear, also from the Diamond & Pearl block, and highly sought after by players due to the unique cards it includes (like Electivire and Mew).

3. Secret Wonders A slightly rarer pack that introduces several beloved cards and mechanics from the Diamond & Pearl era.

4. Great Encounters Another set from the Diamond & Pearl era, notable for powerful cards like Garchomp and Lugia.

5. Majestic Dawn Less common in packs but still a possibility, known for powerful Legendary Pokémon and cards like Dialga and Palkia.

Late EX Series Packs:

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Beyond the Diamond & Pearl sets, some Trainer Kits were reported to contain booster packs from the later EX-series, particularly from 2005–2007. These were part of the tail end of the EX era, and getting one of these packs adds significant rarity and potential value to the Trainer Kit. The most notable packs include:

1. EX Holon Phantoms Rarity: Relatively rare but occasionally included in later print runs of the Trainer Kits.

2. EX Power Keepers Rarity: Sometimes included in Trainer Kits, though less frequently than Holon Phantoms.

3. EX Legend Maker Rarity: Less common, but still possible to find in Trainer Kits.

4. EX Deoxys Rarity: Very rare in the Trainer Kit, but certainly possible.

Likely Pack Combinations:

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The most common packs will still be from the Diamond & Pearl era, as those were the sets in active circulation when the Trainer Kits were released.

EX-series packs are considered rarer, but can sometimes be found so it’s more of a special bonus for those lucky enough to find one.

The following breakdown is not official, just what we can assume from current data available.

Rarity Breakdown: Diamond & Pearl Base Set – ~50% chance (most common)

Mysterious Treasures – ~20-25% chance

Secret Wonders – ~15-20% chance

Great Encounters – ~10-15% chance

Majestic Dawn – ~5-10% chance

EX Holon Phantoms – ~5% chance (rarer)

EX Power Keepers – ~5% chance (rarer)

EX Legend Maker / EX Deoxys – <5% chance (very rare)

Conclusion:

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The Diamond & Pearl Trainer Kit is primarily designed around the Diamond & Pearl series, but it’s certainly possible to find late EX-series packs mixed in, particularly in certain batches of the product. These packs are more rare, but they add an exciting element for collectors hunting for EX-era cards.

If you’re hoping for a specific set like EX, your odds are fairly low, but the possibility certainly exists!

Let’s test!

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I decided to purchase a Diamond & Pearl Trainer Kit from eBay. Snagged one from an auction for only

When the package arrived, I carefully inspected the sealed product, scanning for any signs of wear or tampering. I wanted to ensure I wasn’t about to open something that had been messed with.

Whilst inspecting, I noticed that the edge of the booster pack was visible through the side of the plastic. The light hit it just right, and I could make out enough of the artwork to start formulating a guess about which set it could be from.

After a closer look at the booster pack’s art, I began comparing it with the different pack arts from all the sets we previously covered what it could be. There are a lot of possibilities, and I ended up thinking the pack featured Kabutops, The colors and design seemed to line up, and I grew confident that I had an EX Holon Phantoms pack in my hands.

I decided to open the kit and record it for fun, sort of like a booster pack opening! You can watch the full opening on my YouTube:

Unwrapping the kit, I was greeted with a surprise: it wasn’t Kabutops after all. Instead, the pack featured Zangoose!

Though I had been wrong about the pack art, I wasn’t disappointed in the slightest! It was still an EX Holon Phantoms pack like i had hoped for, and it felt like a stroke of luck that I’d pulled a pack from this sought-after set. In the end, my guess had been close enough, and it was a fun experience learning about this product.