Type break, random break, team break, hit break — each format has different rules, pricing, and risk/reward. Here's how to choose the right one for you.
Join a Break →Each participant claims one Pokemon type — Fire, Water, Grass, Lightning, Psychic, Fighting, Darkness, Metal, Dragon, Colorless, Fairy. All cards of that type go to the slot holder.
Types are randomly assigned to participants right before the break. All types typically cost the same price regardless of expected value.
Slots named after in-game teams (Team Rocket, Team Aqua, Team Galactic) or regions. Each team name maps to specific types — check the mapping before buying.
All participants share equally in the total value of all pulled hits (Secret Rares, Full Arts, Alt Arts). Each person pays a flat fee and gets a proportional share of total hit value.
You buy the entire box or a set number of packs. Every card is yours — no slot assignments, no sharing. Higher cost, total ownership.
| Format | Cost | Control | Risk | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type Break | Variable by type | High | Medium | Targeting specific chase cards |
| Random Break | Equal/Flat | None | High/Low | Budget entry, excitement |
| Team Break | Variable | Medium | Medium | Thematic fun, community |
| Hit Break | Equal/Flat | None | Shared | Risk-averse players |
| Personal Break | Highest | Full | Full | Serious collectors |
If you know you want Charizard VMAX from Darkness Ablaze, buy the Fire slot in a type break. You'll pay a premium for Fire, but every Fire card — including any Charizard pulls — goes directly to you. This is the highest-certainty format for targeting specific chases.
Random breaks are the most entertaining — you don't know your type until right before the break. Equal pricing means no slot feels "unfair." Great for first-timers who want to experience the break format without overpaying for a premium slot.
Type breaks are the most common format, especially for sets with well-known type-specific chase cards (Charizard = Fire, Rayquaza = Dragon). They're transparent — you know exactly what you're targeting before buying.
Different breakers handle this differently. Most will not break until all slots are sold (to ensure the break is profitable). Some breakers absorb unsold slots themselves and keep any pulls from those types.
Yes — most breakers allow buying multiple type slots in the same break. This increases your total exposure (more cards) at proportionally higher cost. Some breakers limit slots per person to ensure community participation.