Amazon Restocks Pokémon TCG Premium Collection: Is It a Good Buy?

Amazon has once again raised eyebrows with its pricing of Pokémon cards, notably the Prismatic Evolutions Super Premium Collection, listed at a whopping $259.99. This is nearly three times the product's Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $89.99, marking a staggering 189% increase. For context, last year, Walmart offered the same set for a much more reasonable $59.99.

If you're determined to add this set to your collection, TCG Player provides a more palatable option, pricing the box at $224.43 (Market Price). While still a hefty sum, this represents a saving of over $35 compared to Amazon's price, which can make a significant difference at this level.

Prismatic Evolutions SPC

0$224.43 at TCG Player

Prismatic Evolutions Booster Bundle

0$68.99 at TCG Player

Prismatic Evolutions Booster Pack

1$11.92 at TCG Player

Stacking Tin

0$25.70 at Amazon

However, if you're looking for alternatives, consider building your own collection. The Super Premium Collection comes with 15 booster packs, but you could opt for two Prismatic Evolutions Booster Bundles (12 packs each) for around $137.98, or three bundles for $206.92 to get 18 packs. This approach offers more cards for less money, though you'll miss out on the collector's box and additional items.

Another strategy is to bypass the randomness of packs altogether. With the value of Prismatic Evolutions singles currently declining, now could be the perfect time to purchase the specific cards you want. The key takeaway? Big-box retailers are currently the least favorable option for buying Pokémon cards, and the secondary market is keenly aware of this.

Prismatic Evolutions Single Cards: What to Buy?

Dragapult ex - 165/131

0$164.78 save 24%$125.76 at TCG Player

Roaring Moon ex - 162/131

0$200.00 at TCG Player

Pikachu ex - 179/131

0$71.02 save 30%$49.69 at TCG Player

Flareon ex - 146/131

0$296.19 save 16%$249.99 at TCG Player

Eevee ex - 167/131

0$200.93 save 18%$165.00 at TCG Player

Vaporeon ex - 149/131

0$274.00 at TCG Player

Glaceon ex - 150/131

0$338.52 save 29%$240.98 at TCG Player

Leafeon ex - 144/131

0$471.85 save 24%$359.99 at TCG Player

Jolteon ex - 153/131

0$269.94 at TCG Player

Sylveon ex - 156/131

0$562.60 save 29%$400.00 at TCG Player

Umbreon ex - 161/131

0$1,180.00 at TCG Player

Espeon ex - 155/131

0$425.74 save 22%$330.00 at TCG Player

While some top-tier cards like Roaring Moon ex SIR and Vaporeon ex SIR maintain or increase their value, many other high-value cards from Prismatic Evolutions are seeing significant price drops. This presents a prime opportunity for collectors.

It might seem counterintuitive to call cards priced over $200 a 'deal', but consider this: the odds of pulling a Special Illustration Rare from this set are slim due to the presence of Pokéball and Masterball reverse holos filling the rare slots. With booster packs priced over $10 each, the chances of striking gold are low.

For instance, Sylveon ex SIR has plummeted 28% in just a few weeks, from $562.60 in early May to around $400 for a near-mint copy. If you've had your eye on it, now might be the ideal time to buy before prices potentially recover. It's unlikely you'll pull this card from a single $260 Super Premium Collection box.

More Pokémon TCG Sealed Products

For those committed to chasing cards through packs, here's what's currently available in stock:

Be cautious of prices above MSRP, as the market for Pokémon cards is currently volatile. Generally, TCG Player offers better deals than big-box retailers in this environment.

Prismatic Evolutions SPC

0$224.43 at TCG Player

Prismatic Evolutions Booster Bundle

0$68.99 at TCG Player

Prismatic Evolutions Booster Pack

1$11.92 at TCG Player

Prismatic Evolutions SPC

0$259.95 at Amazon

Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic

2$290.67 at Amazon

Terapagos ex UPC

1$219.99 at Amazon

Prismatic Evolutions Booster Bundle

0$84.48 at Amazon

Prismatic Evolutions Surprise Box

0$79.00 save 24%$59.99 at Amazon

Holiday 2024 Calendar

1$54.27 at Amazon

Mimikyu ex Box

1$49.99 at Amazon

151 Poster Collection

1$40.97 at Amazon

Azure Legends Tin

1$39.77 at Amazon

2024 Trainer’s Toolkit

0$33.50 at Amazon

Shrouded Fable Mini Tin

1$16.00 at Amazon

Stacking Tin

0$25.70 at Amazon