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Author: EricReading:1
After the tumultuous launch of Journey Together, I never imagined it would stabilize this quickly. But here we are, with Amazon offering the Elite Trainer Box for just $70.31 and the Booster Bundle at $37.97, both at MSRP. Just a few weeks ago, these were being scalped as if they were made of gold-foil Charizards, and now they're readily available in stock from Amazon. This level of availability feels like a breath of fresh air.
Discounted Pokémon TCG: Journey Together ETBs and Booster Bundles
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together Elite Trainer Box
0$99.99 save 30%$70.31 at Amazon
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together Booster Bundle
0$44.99 save 16%$37.97 at Amazon
Pokémon TCG - Scarlet & Violet: Journey Together Sleeved Booster
0$16.30 save 39%$9.99 at Amazon
Pokémon TCG: Iono’s Bellibolt ex Premium Collection
0$56.18 at Amazon
The drop in single card prices has helped ease the initial panic-buying frenzy, leaving us with a beautifully designed set that's both fun to open and finally accessible. This is the most relaxed a Pokémon TCG release has felt since Stellar Crown. It's a perfect time to pick up some sealed product, especially if you missed the launch week chaos and watched TCGPlayer listings crash in real time, as I did.
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together Elite Trainer Box
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together Elite Trainer Box
0$99.99 save 30%$70.31 at Amazon
This box is packed with goodies: nine Journey Together booster packs, a full-art foil N’s Zorua, card sleeves, energy, dice, condition markers, and a code card for Live. It also includes a booklet that gives you a rundown of what you might not pull, which adds a nice touch of realism. I enjoy this as a collector's item and a slow-opening project—ripping one pack a night feels like a miniature cardboard advent calendar of hope.
Maractus - 160/159
0$2.25 at TCG Player
Articuno - 161/159
0$18.69 at TCG Player
Wailord 162/159
0$14.55 at TCG Player
Iono's Kilowattrel 163/159
0$12.49 at TCG Player
Lillie's Ribombee 164/159
0$8.00 at TCG Player
Swinub 165/159
0$4.18 at TCG Player
Lycanroc 166/159
0$4.55 at TCG Player
N's Reshiram 167/159
0$16.00 at TCG Player
N's Reshiram - 167/159 (Journey Together Stamped)
0$14.12 at TCG Player
Furret 168/159
0$8.92 at TCG Player
Noibat 169/159
0$6.85 at TCG Player
Hop's Wooloo 170/159
0$6.10 at TCG Player
The ETB exclusive card, N’s Zorua, is decent, but the real chase cards are now at more reasonable prices. Lillie’s Clefairy ex SIR, while still pricey at $180, is less than half its pre-order peak. N’s Zoroark ex is now around $13, and even the stamped version is cheaper than a movie ticket. If you're considering opening sealed product, now is the time when the value proposition feels fair.
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together Booster Bundle
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together Booster Bundle
0$44.99 save 16%$37.97 at Amazon
This bundle contains six booster packs, perfect for those who just want to open packs and chase the thrill of pulling something special. It's more affordable than the ETB, and you're not paying for extras like sleeves or dividers that you might already have.
Volcanion ex 171/159
0$2.35 at TCG Player
Iono's Bellibolt ex 172/159
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Lillie's Clefairy ex 173/159
0$17.01 at TCG Player
Mamoswine ex 174/159
0$2.20 at TCG Player
N's Zoroark ex 175/159
0$13.25 at TCG Player
Hop's Zacian ex 176/159
0$7.45 at TCG Player
Salamence ex 177/159
0$3.00 at TCG Player
Dudunsparce ex 178/159
0$2.65 at TCG Player
Brock's Scouting 179/159
0$4.99 at TCG Player
Iris's Fighting Spirit 180/159
0$4.99 at TCG Player
Ruffian 181/159
0$1.25 at TCG Player
The card market for this set has been in free fall, making it an intriguing buy now. Salamence ex SIR has dropped from $250 to about $106, and I expect it to settle around $100. Iono’s Bellibolt ex, which I thought would be a hit, is now around $8. This is bad news for early buyers but great for those just entering the market with a Booster Bundle.
Pokémon TCG - Scarlet & Violet: Journey Together Sleeved Booster
Pokémon TCG - Scarlet & Violet: Journey Together Sleeved Booster
0$16.30 save 39%$9.99 at Amazon
I picked up one of these mainly because I had $10 of Amazon credit I forgot about, but it turned out to be a good decision. One pack, random blister artwork, ten cards, and the potential for either joy or quiet resignation.
Iono's Bellibolt ex 183/159
0$80.00 at TCG Player
Lillie's Clefairy ex 184/159
0$180.00 at TCG Player
N's Zoroark ex 185/159
0$90.00 at TCG Player
Hop's Zacian ex 186/159
0$49.95 at TCG Player
Salamence ex 187/159
0$104.77 at TCG Player
Iono's Bellibolt ex 188/159
0$16.99 at TCG Player
N's Zoroark ex 189/159
0$35.00 at TCG Player
Spiky Energy 190/159
0$8.50 at TCG Player
Pokémon TCG: Iono’s Bellibolt ex Premium Collection
Pokémon TCG: Iono’s Bellibolt ex Premium Collection
0Includes 2 x Journey Together Packs$56.18 at Amazon
I couldn't resist this collection because of the fun acrylic standees and the quirky charm of Bellibolt. It comes with six booster packs, a full-art Bellibolt ex, a foil Tadbulb, and some delightful extras like a sticker and a display backdrop. None of it is necessary, but it's exactly what I wanted.
Bellibolt’s cards have followed the trend of this set's full arts, plummeting in value. The standard full-art Bellibolt ex is now $7 to $8, and the Special Illustration Rare is around $80. That's still pricey, but a far cry from the early days when it was being priced like a rare Iono alt-art. This collection is a fun pick for fans of the character, and I'm happy to pay for charm when the market has come back to earth.
