The Pokémon Trading Card Game (PTCG) is gearing up for its next big release, Journey Together, set to hit shelves on March 28, 2025, with prereleases running from March 15 to 23. This Scarlet & Violet expansion, detailed extensively by CardChill.com, merges Japan’s Battle Partners set with leftover cards from ex Starter Deck Generations, delivering 159 main cards and a yet-to-be-confirmed tally of secret rares. Featuring Trainer-owned Pokémon like N’s Reshiram and Hop’s Zacian ex, the set promises a nostalgic twist, but supply woes are already dimming the excitement for some fans—check it out at Pokemon Trading Cards.
The set introduces two Booster Box variants: a standard version and an “Enhanced” edition exclusive to the Americas, each including a stamped N’s Reshiram promo as a box topper—a throwback to Generation III that’s thrilled collectors. In Europe, both options will be available, though pricing remains standard at around $120-$150 MSRP. However, secondary market prices have spiked to $220, reflecting a persistent shortage that’s left Pokémon Center stock depleted for months. Enhanced Booster Boxes headline the lineup at CardChill’s Booster Box page, alongside an Elite Trainer Box (ETB) with an N’s Zorua promo and additional stamped versions for Pokémon Center buyers.
Journey Together also upgrades cards like Butterfree and Lillie’s Ribombee to rare holos, while cutting Zacian ex and Koraidon ex for May’s Slashing Legends Tins. Store promos, including Hop’s Snorlax at GameStop, add extra allure, but availability is a growing concern. Reports indicate distributors are slashing orders, with some local game stores halting new Pokémon stock entirely or reselling at triple MSRP—explore the fallout in Card Chill Articles. This echoes the chaos of recent sets like Prismatic Evolutions, driving frustration among collectors eager to snag Trainer-themed cards.
The set’s focus on popular Trainers like N and Iono, paired with competitive ex cards like Iono’s Bellibolt ex, aims to refresh the TCG amid a lull in new video game tie-ins. Yet, the community buzz centers on accessibility—or lack thereof. Scalping and sold-out prereleases have fueled a sense that the hobby’s joy is slipping away, with some fans stepping back from the chase altogether. Still, the return of box toppers and a Latin American Spanish print debut signal Pokémon’s push to innovate—stock up at CardChill.com.
As Journey Together nears, it’s poised to blend collector nostalgia with gameplay depth, but supply constraints may define its legacy. With secondary market prices soaring and distributors faltering, CardChill advises fans to act fast—this journey might be tougher than expected.