Amazon’s back to doing what it does worst when it comes to Pokémon cards: overpricing. The Prismatic Evolutions Super Premium Collection is currently listed for a staggering $259.99, nearly three times its $89.99 MSRP… that’s a 189% markup for those keeping score. Walmart, for comparison, was practically giving it away at $59.99 last year.
If you're dead set on owning the set, TCG Player is slightly more reasonable right now, valuing the box at $224.43 (Market Price). That's still expensive, but you’d save over $35 compared to Amazon, and at this price point, every dollar counts.
But let’s talk alternatives. There are 15 booster packs inside the Super Premium Collection, but you could build your own haul for less. Two Prismatic Evolutions Booster Bundles (12 packs) will cost you about $137.98, or grab three for $206.92 to net 18 packs — more cards for less cash, albeit without the collector's box and goodies.
Or skip the gamble altogether. With Prismatic Evolutions singles trending downward, this might be the perfect moment to snag specific cards you want without rolling the dice. The bottom line? Big-box stores are the worst place to buy Pokémon cards right now — and the secondary market knows it.
Prismatic Evolutions Single Cards: What to Buy?
While a few top-tier pulls like Roaring Moon ex SIR and Vaporeon ex SIR are holding steady, or even creeping upward, a bunch of Prismatic Evolutions heavy-hitters are absolutely tanking in value right now. And that’s your opportunity.
Yes, suggesting that Pokémon cards priced over $200 are a deal might sound unhinged. But here’s the thing: pulling a Special Illustration Rare from this set is brutal. Thanks to those Pokéball and Masterball reverse holos clogging the rare slots, your odds are garbage. Booster packs are running over $10 a pop, and most people will burn through a mountain of them with nothing to show for it.
Take Sylveon ex SIR: easily one of the most striking cards in the set. It’s dropped 28% in just a couple weeks, from $562.60 in early May to around $400 for a near-mint copy right now. If you’ve been eyeing it, this might be the sweet spot before prices rebound, and you’re definitely not pulling it from a single $260 Super Premium Collection box.
More Pokémon TCG Sealed Products
If you've dedicated your life to pulling chase cards yourself, here's what we can find in stock right now.
Just watch out for pricing over MSRP, we're in a weird spot as Pokémon trainers right now, so don't pay more than what you have to.
If you're desperate for some big box retailer products, here you go. Just make sure to be savvy before buying, as 9 times out of 10 TCG Player will be cheaper in this climate.
Christian Wait is a contributing freelancer for IGN covering everything collectable and deals. Christian has over 7 years of experience in the Gaming and Tech industry with bylines at Mashable and Pocket-Tactics. Christian also makes hand-painted collectibles for Saber Miniatures. Christian is also the author of "Pokemon Ultimate Unofficial Gaming Guide by GamesWarrior". Find Christian on X @ChrisReggieWait.
