The Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together set, released March 28, 2025, marks the ninth Scarlet & Violet expansion with a nostalgic twist: Trainer’s Pokémon are back! Featuring 180+ cards, including over 40 Trainer’s Pokémon and 16 ex cards, this set celebrates bonds between Trainers like N, Iono, Lillie, and Hop and their iconic partners. At CardChill, we’ve sourced pricing from the web to unpack the product line—shop it at our Pokémon Trading Cards page and dive into this lineup!
Launch Details and Initial Pricing
Pokémon.com’s March 13, 2025, showcase lists an MSRP of $161.64 for the Booster Display Box (36 packs), $59.99 for the Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box (ETB), and $49.99 for the standard ETB. Pre-release deals hit $119.99 for Booster Boxes at Best Buy (IGN, March 15, 2024), while ETBs averaged $45-$50 at Walmart and Target, per PriceCharting’s historic data. Scalping spiked post-launch—eBay sold listings show Booster Boxes at $180-$190 by April 1, 2025, and Pokémon Center ETBs at $70-$75 (April 3, 2025). Mashable’s February 26, 2025, report notes a Best Buy restock at $160.99, reflecting demand.
Product Line Overview
- Booster Display Box: 36 packs, 10 cards each. Pokémon.com confirms Enhanced versions with an N’s Reshiram promo ($5-$10 value, eBay, April 2, 2025) at $161.64 MSRP, while standard boxes hit $180-$185 on TCGplayer (March 31, 2025).
- Elite Trainer Box: 9 packs (11 for Pokémon Center), N’s Zorua promo, sleeves, dice. Standard ETBs stabilized at $50-$55 (eBay, April 4, 2025), with Pokémon Center editions at $70-$75, per sold listings.
- Build & Battle Box: 4 packs, promo (e.g., Mamoswine ex), $20-$25 MSRP. Pre-release sales hit $30-$35 (Reddit r/PKMNTCGDeals, March 15, 2025).
- Booster Bundle: 6 packs, $26.94 MSRP. eBay averages $35-$40 (April 1, 2025), per completed sales.
- Three-Pack Blisters: 3 packs, promo (e.g., Iono’s Voltorb), $13-$15 MSRP. Walmart listings show $18-$20 (April 3, 2025).
Table 1: Product Line Pricing (April 2025)
| Product | MSRP (USD) | Launch Avg. | Current Avg. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booster Display Box | $161.64 | $130-$140 | $180-$185 | Enhanced w/ promo, TCGplayer |
| Elite Trainer Box | $49.99/$59.99 | $45-$50 | $50-$55/$70-$75 | Std./Pokémon Center, eBay |
| Build & Battle Box | $20-$25 | $25-$30 | $30-$35 | Pre-release, Reddit |
| Booster Bundle | $26.94 | $25-$26 | $35-$40 | eBay sold listings |
| Three-Pack Blister | $13-$15 | $13-$15 | $18-$20 | Walmart listings |
Pull Rates and Features
Reddit’s r/PokemonTCG (March 30, 2025) reports Booster Boxes averaging 14 hits—5 ex, 4 IRs, 2 SIRs—matching our 28% rare rate (CardChill, April 2025). ETBs yield 2-3 hits, per IGN’s April 1, 2025, preview. Enhanced Booster Boxes add N’s Reshiram ($5-$10), boosting appeal—shop singles at our Pokémon Trading Cards page.
Availability and Scalping
Scalpers hit hard—PokeBeach’s January 9, 2025, report notes pre-orders sold out in an hour at Pokémon Center. eBay’s $190 Booster Box peak (April 1, 2025) and Walmart’s $20 blisters reflect hype, per X posts (April 3, 2025). Restocks at $160.99 (Mashable, February 26, 2025) suggest supply struggles—stock up at our Booster Box page.
Verdict: Diverse Options, High Demand
From $180 Booster Boxes to $18 blisters, Journey Together’s line offers variety—our $1,800 investment (10 Booster Boxes) tracks a vibrant start. Shop it at our Pokémon Trading Cards page and join the journey!