Best Pokémon TCG Deal: Mega Evolution Enhanced Booster Box cheaper on TCGplayer vs. Amazon

UPGRADE AND SAVE: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Enhanced Booster Box is currently $29.99 cheaper on TCGplayer compared to the Standard Booster Box for $249.99 on Amazon.

Getting an upgraded product for $29.99 less is a no-brainer, end of story. Right now, TCGplayer is offering just that, with the Mega Evolution Enhanced Booster Box going for $220, which is a much better deal than Amazon’s Standard Booster Box for $249.99. The difference is the epic Bulbasaur Illustration Rare Stamped Promo card, which in itself is worth $18.10 right now. Now that’s a deal.

Enhanced Booster Boxes randomly get included in set releases. The last one was Journey Together, featuring N’s Reshiram Illustration Rare Stamped Promo. It’s a nice bonus, especially when the Enhanced Booster Box contains the same count of 36 booster packs. Plus, stamped promo cards tend to hold value and climb steadily over time, which is a big bonus for sealed collectors.

The best chase cards you can pull from Mega Evolution and Phantasmal Flames

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If you’re just bothered about ripping packs and finding chase cards, a Booster Box is the best product to buy. However, buying a Booster Box doesn’t guarantee pulling the top card of the set, which is a feat only achieved when opening multiple Booster Boxes. I’d sooner just buy the chase card I’m after to save money long term over ripping open what feels like a million packs.

Here’s the top five for Mega Evolution and Phantasmal Flames with up-to-date values and links to TCGplayer to catch your very own:

1. Mega Charizard X ex – 125/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $514
   Market price: $535.60
   Most recent sale: $514

2. Mega Charizard X ex – 130/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $360.48
   Market price: $386.07
   Most recent sale: $369.59

3. Mega Lucario ex – 188/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $320
   Market price: $385.01
   Most recent sale: $323

4. Mega Gardevoir ex – 187/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $278
   Market price: $302.38
   Most recent sale: $281.97

5. Mega Gardevoir ex – 178/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $195.73
   Market price: $206.79
   Most recent sale: $191.99