I wasn’t planning to buy more Pokémon cards this week, but then I saw that the Scarlet & Violet – Surging Sparks Booster Bundle was still in stock on Amazon for $45.02 following its massive Pokémon TCG restock. The restock couldn't have come at a better time, coinciding with the Amazon Spring Sale. With so many hot sets available while stock lasts, my willpower crumbled like a 60 HP Basic facing a 390-damage Hydreigon ex.
My favorite? The Surging Sparks set is chaos in the best way possible. It's packed with chase cards that deserve to be slabbed, like the $432 Pikachu ex Special Illustration Rare. No typo there—the little electric mouse is not only a collectible powerhouse but also a beast in battle. Topaz Bolt can clear almost anything from the board, and Resolute Heart makes it incredibly tough to knock out.
### Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks Booster Bundle
1$45.02 at Amazon
### Pokemon TCG: Scarlet and Violet Shrouded Fable Elite Trainer Box
2$55.00 at Amazon
### Pokemon TCG: Paradox Fury Premium Collection - 2024 Amazon Holiday Exclusive
4$67.99 save 12%$60.11 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade Elite Trainer Box
6$59.87 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable Booster Bundle (6 Booster Packs)
3$29.87 at Amazon
### Pokemon TCG: Mimikyu ex Box
2$37.94 save 16%$31.74 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Roaring Moon ex Box
3$31.22 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Divergent Powers Tin – Hisuian Typhlosion V
3$28.49 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Azure Legends Tin – Dialga ex
6$29.77 at Amazon
### Pokemon TCG Annihilape EX Box
4$35.92 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG - Paradox Destinies Tin - Raging Bolt
2$29.92 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Collector Chest (Fall 2023): Meowscarada, Skeledirge & Quaquaval
2$42.74 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Azure Legends Tin – Xerneas ex
3$33.47 at Amazon
### Pokémon Kingambit Illustration Rare Box
5$29.29 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable Mini Tin – Zoroark
0$20.24 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: GO Tin - Snorlax
2$39.99 save 36%$25.41 at Amazon
### POKEMON TCG: Combined Powers Premium Collection
0$61.07 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Terapagos ex Ultra-Premium Collection
1$123.76 at Amazon
### Pokemon TCG: Morpeko V-Union Special Collection
2$45.80 at Amazon
### Pokemon TCG Iron Valiant ex Box
0$44.29 at Amazon
### Pokemon TCG: Pokemon GO Premier Deck Holder Collection Dragonite VSTAR
1$67.61 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Darkness Stacking Tin - Umbreon
3$25.33 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Paradox Clash Tin: Walking Wake EX
3$31.38 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Shrouded Fable Triple Blister
0$24.41 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Fighting Stacking Tin - Lycanroc
2$32.99 save 23%$25.46 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Paradox Destinies Tin - Gouging Fire ex
0$33.35 at Amazon
### Pokemon TCG: Trainer’s Toolkit 2023
1$47.75 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Houndstone ex Box
0$32.48 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Palafain ex Box
0$35.11 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Dragon Stacking Tin
1$25.02 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Psychic Stacking Tin
1$49.29 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Collector Chest – Scream Tail & Iron Valiant
0$42.72 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade Three-Booster Blister
2$31.31 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Vibrant Paldea Mini Tin - Arboliva w/Leafeon
0$24.99 save 21%$19.70 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Vibrant Paldea Mini Tin – Palafin & Pachirisu
0$21.42 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Vibrant Paldea Mini Tin – Espathra & Ampharos
0$20.04 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Pokémon GO Pin Collection - Squirtle
1$27.80 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Pokémon GO Pin Collection – Bulbasaur
0$27.61 save 14%$23.68 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Vibrant Paldea Mini Tin – Dachsbun & Oricorio
0$20.39 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Holiday Calendar
1$60.54 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex Box
1$32.14 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Back to School Eraser Blister – Bellibolt
0$24.20 at Amazon
### Pokemon 2023 Holiday Calendar
0$73.45 at Amazon
### Pokemon Sword and Shield Brilliant Stars Build and Battle Box
1$63.34 at Amazon
### Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic
0$404.43 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Metal Stacking Tin
0$26.10 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Back to School Eraser Blister – Gengar
0$21.34 at Amazon
### Pokemon TCG: Hisuian Electrode V Box
0$42.45 at Amazon
### Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Build & Battle Stadium
1$84.00 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Paldea Partners Tin — Quaquaval ex
0$44.45 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Paldea Friends Mini Tins—Pawmi
0$21.26 at Amazon
### Pokémon TCG: Poké Ball Tin Bundle 2024 Version—Poké Ball, Great Ball & Ultra Ball
0$65.16 at Amazon
### Pokemon TCG: Sword & Shield—Astral Radiance Build & Battle Stadium
1$82.41 at Amazon
### Pokemon TCG: 2024 Trainer’s Toolkit
0$34.98 at Amazon
### Pokemon TCG: Shining Fates Collection Pikachu V Box
2$49.96 at Amazon
### Pokemon TCG: Scarlet and Violet Elite Trainer Box - Koraidon Red
3$54.99 save 5%$51.97 at Amazon
### Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Stellar Crown Elite Trainer Box
4$57.69 at Amazon
Then there's the Latias ex and Latios combo, pulling a full-on romance movie moment with their matching connected artwork. Latias is the rarer and more expensive twin at over $200. I guess big sibling energy comes with a higher price tag. Meanwhile, Milotic ex channels its inner supermodel with dramatic light and shadow, while also countering Tera Pokémon like a meta card.
My personal favorite? Ceruledge. It’s giving neon fever dreams, and I mean that in the best way possible. This is the first time its card has been valuable, and I think illustrator Rond deserves a round of applause—or at least a coffee. Ceruledge isn’t even a top-tier Pokémon competitively, but with this art, I couldn’t care less.
If you're a collector, the value potential is undeniable. If you're a player, some of these cards can be game-changers on the battlefield. And if you just enjoy shiny things and the thrill of gambling $45 on cardboard, welcome to the club. I've already cracked one box and am convincing myself I "need" another for science.
The bundle includes six booster packs, so you're not guaranteed any heavy hitters, but with the rate these are selling, it's wise not to wait too long. Pikachu isn’t going to pull itself.
