Save $60 on the Pokémon TCGs Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box with this Amazon hack
TL;DR: As of Nov. 18, the Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box is $121.01 at Amazon, which is $27 higher than TCGplayer's market value. But if you get approved for an Amazon Visa card, you can use the instant $60 voucher to bring the price down to $61.01.
The first expansion for Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution, Phantasmal Flames, is finally out in the wild. We're used to seeing ridiculously inflated prices on the majority of sealed Pokémon TCG product, but Amazon is at least matching market value with Phantasmal Flames right now.
The Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box is at market value right now on Amazon compared to TCGplayer, going for $121. You can also knock $60 off the price if you get accepted for an Amazon Visa card. There's no need to actually use it, just make sure you use that instant $60 gift card to bring the ETB price down to $61.
Want to save even more on Amazon? If you have an AMEX or Discover card, register it to your account and pay $1 on your order to unlock up to 50% off. This discount switches in and out, so it may or may not be available right now. But if it works, that knocks the Phantasmal Flames ETB down to almost $30.
Most valuable Mega Evolution Pokémon cards
You can just grab the chase cards you need from Phantasmal Flames instead, which will likely save you money in the long run. Here's what they're all going for right now, including links to buy them at TCGplayer.
Mega Charizard X ex - 125/094
Near Mint Holofoil: $735
Market price: $774.45
Most recent sale: $749.99Mega Charizard X ex - 130/094
Near Mint Holofoil: $588.69
Market price: $615.69
Most recent sale: $649.95Mega Charizard X ex - 109/094
Near Mint Holofoil: $52.93
Market price: $56.37
Most recent sale: $67.69Mega Lopunny ex - 128/094
Near Mint Holofoil: $42.99
Market price: $44.22
Most recent sale: $40.94Mega Sharpedo ex - 127/094
Near Mint Holofoil: $40.19
Market price: $43.97
Most recent sale: $44.39