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Normally, ETBs are better suited for newer players who need things like dice and coins; everyone else gets a better deal from Booster Bundles. TPC's Elite Trainer Boxes are special, however. They contain more packs than ETBs sold elsewhere, and the packaging is different. They provide two promo cards rather than one, and they display a special TPC stamp. While they're more expensive than other options, ETBs are worth considering if you're a collector or a reseller. TPC's variants aren't reprinted, so they gain significantly more value over time. In the short term, TPC-branded boxes are typical

Yes and no. When you first load in, the site will give you a time frame that probably sounds discouraging. That number is an estimate, and it can change rapidly. Don't fret if it goes up and do not reload the page if the time increases. Doing so will put you at the end of the queue — or even worse, flag you as a potential bot. Wait it out: even if you're on the site for multiple hours, chances are still good that you'll be able to buy something. The Pokémon Center's stock is massive.

If possible, you should be on an Ethernet-connected desktop. If you're on a mobile device, your phone can quietly screw you over by automatically refreshing the page when you swipe away. Some users do have success on mobile, but the reality is that Wi-Fi is sometimes unreliable. TPC interprets connection changes or wonkiness as bot behavior. Before loading the website, clear your cookies. Open the website in a single tab on your browser, without Incognito mode on. The website cautions against using VPNs, or multiple devices to connect. Go in with a couple of credit cards at the ready. If you g

Sorry, friend. TPC has mistaken you for a bot, and you are now banned from purchasing anything from the Pitch Black presale. Users claim that you can circumvent this by logging out of TPC's website, clearing your cache, and trying again with a different payment method and email. Your mileage may vary. Error 17 does not always go away, unfortunately.