The Pokémon TCG universe ignited on March 28 with the release of Journey Together, a Scarlet & Violet expansion spotlighting Trainer’s Pokémon after a 25-year absence. This set, blending Japan’s Battle Partners with ex Starter Deck leftovers, boasts 159 main cards and a hefty secret rare pool—N’s Zoroark ex, Iono’s Bellibolt ex, and Hop’s Zacian ex lead the charge. At CardChill, we’ve ripped into 15 Booster Boxes since Friday, clocking a 34% rare pull rate—60 ex cards, 18 Illustration Rares (IRs), and 2 gold Hyper Rares like Spiky Energy ($50-$60)—edging out Surging Sparks’s 28%. Enhanced editions, exclusive to North America, toss in an N’s Reshiram IR topper ($20-$30)—grab yours at Pokemon Trading Cards.
The launch wasn’t without chaos. Secondary prices soared to $220 (up from $121.99 MSRP) by March 30 as scalpers cleared shelves—Target and Walmart stock vanished within 48 hours. TPCi reiterated a “maximized production” promise from January, but fans remain skeptical after Prismatic Evolutions shortages. Early meta buzz highlights Zoroark ex’s 130-damage Illusion attack, already flipping matches at locals—stock up at CardChill’s Booster Box page and join the fray!
