After the tumultuous launch of Journey Together, it's surprising to see how quickly the situation has stabilized. Now, Amazon is offering the Elite Trainer Box for $70.31 and the Booster Bundle for $37.97, both at their suggested retail prices. These items, which were being scalped just weeks ago, are now readily available and in stock. It's a refreshing change from the chaos we've come to expect.
Discounted Pokémon TCG: Journey Together ETBs and Booster Bundles
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together Elite Trainer Box
$99.99 save 30%
$70.31 at Amazon
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together Booster Bundle
$44.99 save 16%
$37.97 at Amazon
Pokémon TCG - Scarlet & Violet: Journey Together Sleeved Booster
$16.30 save 39%
$9.99 at Amazon
Pokémon TCG: Iono’s Bellibolt ex Premium Collection
$56.18 at Amazon
The drop in single card prices has played a significant role in calming the market. The initial frenzy of panic-buying has subsided, leaving us with a well-designed set that's enjoyable to open and now accessible to everyone. It's the most relaxed a Pokémon TCG release has felt since Stellar Crown. If you missed out on launch week and watched the TCGPlayer listings crash, now's the perfect time to pick up some sealed products.
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together Elite Trainer Box
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together Elite Trainer Box
$99.99 save 30%
$70.31 at Amazon
This 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 comes with a booklet that gives you the lowdown on what you're unlikely to pull—a nice touch. I find this box great as a display piece and perfect for a slow-open project. It's like a little cardboard advent calendar of hope, where you can savor one pack a night.
Maractus - 160/159
$2.25 at TCG Player
Articuno - 161/159
$18.69 at TCG Player
Wailord 162/159
$14.55 at TCG Player
Iono's Kilowattrel 163/159
$12.49 at TCG Player
Lillie's Ribombee 164/159
$8.00 at TCG Player
Swinub 165/159
$4.18 at TCG Player
Lycanroc 166/159
$4.55 at TCG Player
N's Reshiram 167/159
$16.00 at TCG Player
N's Reshiram - 167/159 (Journey Together Stamped)
$14.12 at TCG Player
Furret 168/159
$8.92 at TCG Player
Noibat 169/159
$6.85 at TCG Player
Hop's Wooloo 170/159
$6.10 at TCG Player
The exclusive N’s Zorua card in the ETB is decent, but the real chase cards are finally settling at more reasonable prices. Lillie’s Clefairy ex SIR, which was once exorbitantly priced, is now around $180, a significant drop from its pre-order peak. N’s Zoroark ex has fallen to about $13, and even its stamped version is cheaper than a movie ticket. Opening sealed products now feels like a fair deal, rather than a gamble.
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together Booster Bundle
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together Booster Bundle
$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 that thrill. It's more affordable than the ETB, and you're not paying extra for accessories you might already have.
Volcanion ex 171/159
$2.35 at TCG Player
Iono's Bellibolt ex 172/159
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Lillie's Clefairy ex 173/159
$17.01 at TCG Player
Mamoswine ex 174/159
$2.20 at TCG Player
N's Zoroark ex 175/159
$13.25 at TCG Player
Hop's Zacian ex 176/159
$7.45 at TCG Player
Salamence ex 177/159
$3.00 at TCG Player
Dudunsparce ex 178/159
$2.65 at TCG Player
Brock's Scouting 179/159
$4.99 at TCG Player
Iris's Fighting Spirit 180/159
$4.99 at TCG Player
Ruffian 181/159
$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, which once soared to $250, is now around $106 and expected to settle near $100. Iono’s Bellibolt ex, which I thought would be a hit, is now hovering around $8. This is great news for new buyers but not so much for early investors.
Pokémon TCG - Scarlet & Violet: Journey Together Sleeved Booster
Pokémon TCG - Scarlet & Violet: Journey Together Sleeved Booster
$16.30 save 39%
$9.99 at Amazon
I grabbed one of these on a whim, using some forgotten Amazon credit. It's a low-risk bet: one pack, random blister artwork, ten cards, and the potential for either joy or mild disappointment.
Iono's Bellibolt ex 183/159
$80.00 at TCG Player
Lillie's Clefairy ex 184/159
$180.00 at TCG Player
N's Zoroark ex 185/159
$90.00 at TCG Player
Hop's Zacian ex 186/159
$49.95 at TCG Player
Salamence ex 187/159
$104.77 at TCG Player
Iono's Bellibolt ex 188/159
$16.99 at TCG Player
N's Zoroark ex 189/159
$35.00 at TCG Player
Spiky Energy 190/159
$8.50 at TCG Player
Pokémon TCG: Iono’s Bellibolt ex Premium Collection
Pokémon TCG: Iono’s Bellibolt ex Premium Collection
Includes 2 x Journey Together Packs
$56.18 at Amazon
I couldn't resist this collection, drawn in by the quirky acrylic standees and the charm of Bellibolt. It comes with six booster packs, a full-art Bellibolt ex, a foil Tadbulb, and some fun extras like a sticker and a display backdrop. While none of these are essential, they add a delightful touch to the collection.
Bellibolt’s cards have followed the trend of the set, with prices dropping significantly. The standard full-art Bellibolt ex is now between $7 and $8, and the Special Illustration Rare is around $80. It's still pricey, but a far cry from the early days when it was being compared to rare Iono alt-arts. This collection is a fun choice for fans of the character, and I'm happy to pay for the charm now that the market has settled.
