Best Pokémon TCG deal: Destined Rivals Booster Bundle down to market value at Amazon

MARKET VALUE: Pokémon TCG’s Destined Rivals Booster Bundle is currently $58.29 on Amazon, which is down to market value when compared to TCGplayer listings starting at $58.49.

Destined Rivals is the best-looking set to collect in the Scarlet and Violet era, in my opinion.

While Journey Together brought back Trainer Pokémon, Destined Rivals nailed it by bringing back fan favorites Giovanni and Team Rocket alongside Ethan, the protagonist from Pokémon Gold and Silver. The Secret Illustration Rares in this set just pop, such as Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex screaming nostalgia vibes from Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back (The First Movie) and Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex throwing Generation One trainers back to Ash’s first steps out of Pallet Town, witnessing the then-unannounced Pokémon Gold legendary Pokémon flying above.

My favorite card from Destined Rivals is actually quite cheap, as a regular Illustration Rare. I’m talking about Ethan’s Typhlosion – 190/182, a masterclass in how Illustration Rares are done. There’s so much action and emotion behind this cracking bit of artwork by GIDORA. The Destined Rivals Booster Bundle is a great way to grab six booster packs to rip open, and this is one of the cheapest ways to do it right now.

The best chase cards you can pull from Destined Rivals

I love ripping open booster packs, but it can get ridiculously expensive quickly if you’re looking for the grail cards of Destined Rivals. Of course, you could just get lucky and find what you’re looking for, but it’s a slim chance. With single Pokémon cards finding a new floor price-wise, it’s a great time to just buy the cards you need and potentially save a small fortune.

1. Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex – 231/182
   Near Mint Holofoil: $390
   Market price: $424.44
   Most recent sale: $394.48

2. Cynthia’s Garchomp ex – 232/182
   Near Mint Holofoil: $192.91
   Market price: $194.86
   Most recent sale: $180

3. Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex – 230/182
   Near Mint Holofoil: $177.98
   Market price: $172.69
   Most recent sale: $181.10

4. Team Rocket’s Moltres ex – 229/182
   Near Mint Holofoil: $118.72
   Market price: $123.39
   Most recent sale: $124.99

5. Team Rocket’s Crobat ex – 234/182
   Near Mint Holofoil: $65.75
   Market price: $65.79
   Most recent sale: $65.98