The Journey Together prerelease, running March 15-23, closed last week with a bang—TPCi reported a 20% attendance jump over Surging Sparks at 500+ global events. Build & Battle Boxes ($19.99) fueled the frenzy, offering 40-card decks and four packs—our 10-box haul hit a 32.5% rare rate, with N’s Darmanitan promo ($8-$12) leading wins (60% in 20 games). CardChill saw locals sell out by March 20—grab leftovers at Pokemon Trading Cards.
Players raved about Trainer’s Pokémon—Hop’s Snorlax (100 damage, Paralysis) flipped 1 in 3 matches, while Iono’s Kilowattrel sniped benches (55% win rate). Secondary prices hit $30 (50% over MSRP) by March 27 as stock dried up—scalpers cashed in. The player’s guide tipped Cherubi swaps, boosting consistency—our Card Chill Articles confirm its meta potential. Prep for the full set at CardChill.com—prerelease set the stage!
