After a tumultuous launch, it's surprising to see how quickly Journey Together has stabilized. Amazon now offers the Elite Trainer Box at $70.31 and the Booster Bundle at $37.97, both at their manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP). These were the same products that were being scalped like rare treasures just three weeks ago. It's a refreshing change to see them readily available and in stock directly from Amazon. It's a peace I'm not used to in the world of Pokémon TCG.
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 certainly helped calm the market. The initial frenzy of panic-buying has dissipated, leaving behind a well-designed set that's enjoyable to open and now more accessible than ever. This feels like the most relaxed a Pokémon TCG release has been since Stellar Crown. It's an excellent time to pick up sealed products, especially if you missed out during the chaotic launch week and watched TCGPlayer listings skyrocket.
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 gives you the lowdown on what you're unlikely to pull, which adds a nice touch of realism. I enjoy this as both a display piece and a slow-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 finally settling 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 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 enjoy the thrill of the chase. It's more affordable than the ETB, and you're not paying extra for accessories 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 buy now. Salamence ex SIR has dropped from $250 to about $106, and it's likely 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
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.
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 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 extras necessary? No. But did I want them anyway? Absolutely.
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 the charm now that the market has come back to earth.
