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After the tumultuous launch of Journey Together, it's surprising to see such a swift recovery. Now, Amazon is offering the Elite Trainer Box at $70.31 and the Booster Bundle at $37.97, both at essentially MSRP. These were the very products that were being scalped just three weeks ago as if 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 this level of calm and accessibility.

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, dissipating the initial frenzy of panic buying. What remains is a well-designed set that's still enjoyable to open and finally accessible to everyone. This is the most relaxed a Pokémon TCG release has felt since Stellar Crown. It's a prime time to purchase sealed products, especially if you missed out during the chaotic launch week and watched TCGPlayer listings plummet in real-time.

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together Elite Trainer Box

0$99.99 save 30%$70.31 at Amazon

This box is packed with goodies: 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 little booklet that outlines what you're unlikely to pull, adding a comforting touch. I see this as both a great shelf piece and a slow-open project. Open one pack a night, savoring the experience 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 singles, the ETB exclusive card N’s Zorua is decent, but the more sought-after cards are now settling into more reasonable price points. Lillie’s Clefairy ex SIR remains pricey at $180, though that's less than half its peak pre-order price. N’s Zoroark ex is now around $13, and even the stamped version is cheaper than a movie ticket. Now is a good time to open sealed product when the cost-benefit ratio feels less like a rip-off.

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 extra frills. It's perfect for those moments when you just want to open packs and dream of pulling something rare. It's more affordable than the ETB and doesn't include extra items like sleeves or dividers, which you might already have plenty of.

Volcanion ex 171/159

0$2.35 at TCG Player

Iono's Bellibolt ex 172/159

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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 cards from this set has been in free fall, making it an intriguing buy now. Salamence ex SIR has dropped from $250 to about $106, and I predict it will settle closer to $100. Iono’s Bellibolt ex, which I thought would be a big hit, is now around $8. This isn't good news for early buyers, but it's fantastic for those joining the fun with a Booster Bundle in hand.

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 with random blister artwork, ten cards, and a mix of 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

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. Are these items necessary? No. But did I want them 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 is now $7 to $8, and the Special Illustration Rare is around $80. While still pricey, it's a far cry from the early days when it was valued as if it were a rare Iono alt-art. This collection is a fun choice for fans of the character, and I'm happy to pay for charm when the market has come back to earth.