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

After the chaotic launch, I didn't anticipate that Journey Together would stabilize this quickly. Yet, here we are, with Amazon offering the Elite Trainer Box for $70.31 and the Booster Bundle for $37.97 at MSRP. Just weeks ago, scalpers were treating these products like they were made of gold-foil Charizards. Now, they're readily available and in stock directly from Amazon. It's a refreshing change to experience such tranquility in the Pokémon TCG market.

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 decline in single card prices has calmed the initial frenzy, leaving us with a well-designed set that's still enjoyable to open and finally within reach. This is the most relaxed a Pokémon TCG release has felt since Stellar Crown. It's an excellent opportunity to purchase sealed products, especially if you missed the launch week chaos and watched TCGPlayer listings spiral out of control 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 the cards you're unlikely to pull—a comforting touch. I see this as both a great display piece and a project for slow opening, like a tiny cardboard advent calendar of hope, where you can savor one pack each night.

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 settling at more reasonable prices. Lillie's Clefairy ex SIR remains pricey at $180, though that's significantly less than its pre-order peak. N's Zoroark ex is now around $13, and even the stamped version costs less than a movie ticket. If you're considering opening sealed products, now is the time when the value proposition makes sense.

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 with no additional items, perfect for those who just want to open packs and chase the thrill. 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 experienced a significant drop, making it a more appealing purchase now. Salamence ex SIR has fallen from $250 to about $106, and it may settle closer to $100. Iono's Bellibolt ex, which I thought would be a hit, is now around $8. This is disappointing for early buyers, but great news for those joining in now 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 bought one of these because I had forgotten about $10 in Amazon credit, but it turned out to be a worthwhile purchase. It's one pack with random blister artwork, containing ten cards that could bring 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

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 purchased 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 some fun extras like a sticker and a display backdrop. While none of these are essential, they're undeniably appealing.

Bellibolt's cards have followed the trend of the set's full arts, plummeting in value. The standard full-art Bellibolt ex is now priced at $7 to $8, and the Special Illustration Rare version is around $80. Though still costly, it's much lower than the early days when it was speculated to be as valuable as a rare Iono alt-art. This collection is a great pick for fans of the character, and I'm happy to pay for the charm now that the market has become more realistic.