Discounted Pokémon TCG: Journey Together ETBs and Booster Bundles Now Available

After the tumultuous launch of Pokémon TCG: Journey Together, I never anticipated it would recover this swiftly. Yet, here we are, with Amazon offering the Elite Trainer Box for $70.31 and the Booster Bundle for $37.97, both at MSRP. These were the very items that scalpers were selling at exorbitant prices just three weeks ago, as if they were made of gold-foil Charizards. Now, they're readily available, in stock, and directly from Amazon. This level of tranquility in the market is something I'm not accustomed to.

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 been significant, signaling the end of the initial panic-buying frenzy. What remains is a beautifully designed set that's fun to open and now accessible to everyone. This release feels as relaxed as the Stellar Crown launch. It's the perfect time to purchase sealed products, especially if you missed the chaotic launch week and watched TCGPlayer listings plummet 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 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 what you might not pull, adding a touch of realism. I view this as a great shelf piece and a project for slow opening. Unpack one pack each night, treating it like a miniature cardboard 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

As for individual cards, the ETB exclusive N’s Zorua isn't too shabby, but the more sought-after cards are finally reaching their expected price points. Lillie’s Clefairy ex SIR remains pricey at $180, though it's 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. If you're considering opening sealed products, now is the time when it feels less like a gamble.

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, nothing more, nothing less. It's perfect for those moments when you just want to tear through packs and imagine you're chasing something special. It's more cost-effective than the ETB, and you're not paying extra for accessories you might already have in abundance.

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 market for this set has been in free fall, making it an intriguing purchase now. Salamence ex SIR has dropped from $250 to about $106, and I expect it to stabilize around $100. Iono’s Bellibolt ex, which I thought would be a hit, is now hovering around $8. This isn't great news if you bought in early, but it's excellent if you're just now getting into the game 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 worthwhile purchase. One pack, random blister artwork, ten cards, and a mix of excitement or calm acceptance.

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 set because I'm a fan of quirky acrylic standees and chaotic Pokémon. 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. Are these necessary? Not really. But did I want them anyway? Absolutely.

Bellibolt’s cards are following the trend of this set's full arts, plummeting in value. The standard full-art Bellibolt ex is now between $7 and $8, and the Special Illustration Rare version is around $80. That's still pricey, but a far cry from the early days when it was priced like a rare Iono alt-art. This set is a fun choice for fans of the character, and I'm happy to pay for the charm now that the market has come back down to earth.