Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks Booster Bundle
$45.02 at Amazon
I swore I wouldn't buy more Pokémon cards this week. Then I spotted the Scarlet & Violet – Surging Sparks Booster Bundle miraculously available on Amazon for $45.02 during their massive Pokémon TCG restock. With the Amazon Spring Sale underway, rare sets are flying off shelves faster than a Quick Attack.
The Surging Sparks set delivers glorious chaos. Chase cards like the $432 Pikachu ex Special Illustration Rare deserve protective slabs – yes, that price tag is accurate. The iconic electric rodent dominates both collections and battles, with Topaz Bolt eliminating threats and Resolute Heart making it frustratingly durable.
The art direction shines brightest here. Latias ex and Latios ex feature stunning connected artwork worthy of romantic anime, with Latias commanding over $200. Milotic ex strikes a supermodel pose while countering Tera Pokémon meta threats.
Ceruledge steals the spotlight with its neon-drenched fever dream aesthetic – illustrator Rond deserves recognition for transforming this mid-tier fighter into collector gold. Not bad for its first valuable card printing.
This bundle contains six booster packs with no guarantees, but the gamble's half the fun. As a collector, I'm eyeing investment potential. As a player, I need these battle-ready cards. As someone who enjoys shiny cardboard, I've already opened one box and am rationalizing another purchase "for research."
With stock disappearing rapidly during this Spring Sale, hesitation means missing out. That Pikachu ex won't pull itself from the pack, after all.