After the tumultuous launch of Pokémon TCG: Journey Together, it's surprising to see the market stabilize so quickly. Amazon now offers the Elite Trainer Box for $70.31 and the Booster Bundle for $37.97, both at MSRP. These products, which were once scalped at exorbitant prices, are now readily available and in stock. It's a refreshing change from the chaos of three weeks ago.
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 contributed to this calm. The initial frenzy has subsided, leaving behind a well-designed set that's enjoyable to open and now accessible to everyone. This is the most relaxed a Pokémon TCG release has felt since Stellar Crown, making it an ideal time to purchase sealed products, especially if you missed out during the launch week.
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 Elite Trainer Box is packed with value: 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 detailing the cards you're unlikely to pull, adding a touch of realism to your collecting experience. This box is perfect as a display piece and for a slow-opening project, allowing you to savor each pack like a mini-advent calendar of anticipation.
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 more affordable than a movie ticket. With the current market conditions, opening sealed products feels like a fair deal.
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 Booster Bundle contains six booster packs, perfect for those who just want to open packs and enjoy the thrill of the chase. It's more cost-effective than the ETB, especially if you already have plenty of sleeves and dividers.
Volcanion ex 171/159
0$2.35 at TCG Player
Iono's Bellibolt ex 172/159
0See it at TCG Player
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 seen a significant decline, making the Booster Bundle an even more appealing purchase. Salamence ex SIR has dropped from $250 to about $106, and Iono’s Bellibolt ex, once thought to be a high-value card, is now around $8. This is great news for new buyers but less so for early investors.
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 sleeved boosters using some forgotten Amazon credit, and it turned out to be a good decision. It's a single pack with random blister artwork, offering ten cards and the chance for either excitement or mild disappointment.
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 Premium Collection, drawn in by the charm of the acrylic standee and the quirky Pokémon. It includes six booster packs, a full-art Bellibolt ex, a foil Tadbulb, and some fun extras like a sticker and a display backdrop. While not essential, these items add a delightful touch to the collection.
Bellibolt’s cards have followed the trend of the set, with the standard full-art Bellibolt ex now priced at $7 to $8, and the Special Illustration Rare at around $80. This is a significant drop from the early days when it was valued much higher. For fans of the character, this collection is a charming addition, especially now that the market has settled.
