Deals for Today: TCGPlayer Is King For Sealed Pokémon TCG and Massive Steelbook sale

Prices for sealed Pokémon TCG products are much better on TCGPlayer and eBay right now compared to Amazon. Items like the Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Box, Cynthia’s Garchomp ex Premium Collection and Charizard ex Special Collection are all cheaper, sometimes by $15 or more. With vetted sellers and clear market values on TCGPlayer, plus the chance of even bigger savings on eBay, these are the places to buy if you want to avoid paying inflated Amazon prices.

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Alongside the Pokémon TCG deals, Amazon is running big discounts on Steelbooks covering everything from The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Sonic the Hedgehog to cult classics like Army of Darkness and Platoon. There are also excellent Studio Ghibli Blu-ray Steelbooks for under $20 each, plus animated films like Coraline and Evangelion: 3.0+1.11. If you’re building a collection, now is a great time to grab these at some of the best prices we’ve seen.

Sealed Pokémon TCG For Less

I can’t believe I was singing Amazon’s parises last week for some near MSRP deals on sealed Pokémon TCG product, as this week they’re back up to ridiculous pricing. You should stay away until they lower their prices and stick to TCGPlayer and eBay right now, which in some cases are a clean $15 below Amazon’s current pricing. The benefit of buying from TCGPlayer is the vetted sellers and full transparancy on market values, but if you can save even more on eBay then go for it. All links are above to make your life easier.

The Most Expensive Black Bolt / White Flare Pokémon Cards

Black Bolt and White Flare is quickly becoming the most expensive Scarlet and Violet era set, which is fitting seeing as it’s the final set before moving over to Mega Evolution base set ahead of Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Granted it’s not going to top the chase cards of Prismatic Evolutions, and there’s every chance values could drop slightly as Mega Evolution comes in, but Black Bolt and White Flare is the flashiest set we’ve seen in Pokémon TCG for a while.

Last Weeks Pokémon Card Crashers and Climbers

Scarlet and Violet base set card prices have been volatile, with some Illustration Rares like Ralts and Kirlia climbing about 28% this month while Gardevoir ex has risen 25% to $54.99. Miraidon ex and Koraidon ex have also increased to around $23.99 and $18.99. At the same time, Fidough, Armarouge, Pachirisu, Dondozo and Starly have dropped between 11% and 37%, with Starly now just $8.99.

Amazon Steelbook Sale

There are a ridiculous number of Steelbooks deals on Amazon today, slashing prices on classics such as the theatrical and extended releases of The Lord of the Rings movies, Sonic 2 and 3 and to deep 4K cuts like Army of Darkness. There’s literally something here for everyone!

Studio Ghibli Steelbooks

Ok, they’re not 4K, but they are crystal clear Blu Ray limited edition steelbooks of cult classic Animé films. Bangers such as Ponyo, My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away are all here, so this is a great chance to buff up your Studio Ghibli collection with over 30% off each of these stunning steelbooks.

Animé and Animated Movie Steelbook

From Coraline in 4K to the cult classic Batman Ninja, there are some cool picks here. The good thing about animated film and specials is you don’t really notice much of a difference in 4K, so finding a standard Blu Ray Steelbook release looks amazing on your shelf and looks fantastic. Everyone wins.

Blockbusters and Cult Classic Steelbooks

Transpotting, Lethal Weapon, The Naked Gun, Platoon and more classics are here in 4K and standard Blu Ray steelbook collections. No matter what your tastes are, these movies belong in your steelbook collection with these prices on show.

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 OST 6LP Vinyl

This special edition of the The Clair Obscur Expedition 33 original soundtrack is up for preorder as a 6LP box set for $145, covering 63 tracks from Lorien Testard’s breakout RPG score. The collection includes fan favorites like Our Painted Family and the piano version of Nocturne pour Lumière, with tracks sequenced to match the game’s three-act structure. It comes in a rigid slipcase with gold foiling, printed inner sleeves, and features artwork by Nicholas Maxson-Francombe. For anyone who loved the game or just wants a standout modern video game score on vinyl, this is the definitive way to own it.

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 OST 2LP Vinyl

The 2LP version of the Clair Obscur Expedition 33 soundtrack is a more affordable option at $42 compared to the $145 6LP box set, but it includes only 20 specially mastered tracks instead of 63. It still features key pieces like Lumière, Une vie à peindre, and the main character themes, and it has the same artwork style and gold-foiled packaging. If you just want the highlights on vinyl without committing to a full collector’s box, this version covers the essentials while keeping the price and size down.

Christian Wait is a contributing freelancer for IGN covering everything collectable and deals. Christian has over 7 years of experience in the Gaming and Tech industry with bylines at Mashable and Pocket-Tactics. Christian also makes hand-painted collectibles for Saber Miniatures. Christian is also the author of “Pokemon Ultimate Unofficial Gaming Guide by GamesWarrior”. Find Christian on X @ChrisReggieWait.