Best Pokémon TCG deal: Cynthia’s Garchomp ex Premium Collection is below market value at Amazon

BELOW MARKET VALUE: The Pokémon TCG Cynthia’s Garchomp ex Premium Collection is currently $54.44 on Amazon, which is down to market value when compared to TCGplayer listings starting at $57.73.

Destined Rivals is the best-looking set to collect in the Pokémon TCG Scarlet and Violet era, and there are two booster packs in this Premium Collection. There are also four Journey Together booster packs, which have some nice cards, but they’re nothing compared to Destined Rivals for me.

My favourite chase card from Destined Rivals is Ethan’s Typhlosion – 190/182. The artist for this Illustration Rare, GIDORA, absolutely nailed the Ethan and Typhlosion partner Pokémon vibe here.

But this Premium Collection is all about Cynthia’s Garchomp, featuring an Ultra Rare alt art of the ex card with an attack-pose Garchomp, turquoise line work, and a brown-and-gold silhouette of Cynthia in the background. It’s a lovely card and also comes with promo cards for its evolution line (Cynthia’s Gible and Cynthia’s Gabite).

The best chase cards you can pull from Destined Rivals

If you’re buying Premium ex Collection boxes to find the top chase cards from a set, you’ll be spending a lot of money for very low odds. You’ll most likely save more money in the long run by just buying the chase card you want outright. Here are the top five Destined Rivals chase cards, including Cynthia’s Garchomp SIR, with links to buy them now alongside current market value information:

1. Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex – 231/182
   Near Mint Holofoil: $401.31
   Market price: $413.26
   Most recent sale: $321.75

2. Cynthia’s Garchomp ex – 232/182
   Near Mint Holofoil: $188
   Market price: $193.28
   Most recent sale: $192

3. Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex – 230/182
   Near Mint Holofoil: $136
   Market price: $144.22
   Most recent sale: $140.76

4. Team Rocket’s Moltres ex – 229/182
   Near Mint Holofoil: $109.32
   Market price: $116.81
   Most recent sale: $114.31

5. Team Rocket’s Crobat ex – 234/182
   Near Mint Holofoil: $62.99
   Market price: $66.78
   Most recent sale: $62.99