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

After the tumultuous launch of Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—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 were the same items that were being scalped just three weeks ago, as if they were made of gold-foil Charizards. Now, they're readily available, in stock, and at reasonable prices. It's a refreshing change from the chaos we've become 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 contributed to this calm. The initial frenzy of panic-buying has dissipated, leaving us with a well-designed set that's enjoyable to open and now accessible to all. This is the most relaxed a Pokémon TCG release has felt since Stellar Crown. It's an excellent time to pick up sealed products, particularly if you missed out during the launch week and watched TCGPlayer listings plummet in real-time, like 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 that details what you're unlikely to pull, which adds a comforting touch. I enjoy this as a display piece and a leisurely opening project. Opening one pack a night feels like a tiny 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 remains pricey at $180, though that's 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 products, now's the time when the odds don't feel like a scam.

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 without any extras. It's perfect if you just want to open packs and chase after rare cards. It's more affordable than the ETB, and you're not paying for additional items 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

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 been in free fall, making it an intriguing purchase now. Salamence ex SIR has dropped from $250 to about $106, likely to settle around $100. Iono’s Bellibolt ex, which I thought would be a hit, is now around $8. This is tough news for early buyers but great for those 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 to use, but it turned out to be a good bet. One pack, random blister artwork, ten cards, and the anticipation of either joy or quiet 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

I picked up one of these mainly because I had $10 of Amazon credit to use, but it turned out to be a good bet. One pack, random blister artwork, ten cards, and the anticipation of either joy or quiet acceptance.

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 bought this because I'm a fan of quirky acrylic standees and chaotic Pokémon. It includes six booster packs, a full-art Bellibolt ex, a foil Tadbulb, and fun extras like a sticker and a display backdrop. Is any of it essential? No. Did I want it anyway? Absolutely.

Bellibolt’s cards have followed the trend of most full arts in this set: their prices have plummeted. The standard full-art Bellibolt ex now ranges from $7 to $8, and the Special Illustration Rare is around $80. While still pricey, it's a significant drop from the early days when it was priced as if it were a rare Iono alt-art. This collection is a fun pick for fans of the character, and I'm happy to pay for the charm now that the market has come back to earth.