The Pokémon TCG's Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box is under $30 with this clever Amazon hack
TL;DR: As of Nov. 18, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box is $87.94 at Amazon, which is $11 46 more than TCGplayer. However, if you qualify for an Amazon Visa card, you'll get an instant $60 gift card.
Phantasmal Flames is in every trainers crosshairs right now, but I'm still collecting Mega Evolution. And that's working out because I've found three different ways to get the Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box for less.
First, you could go to TCGplayer and save a solid $11.46. That's nice and simple with no credit card required. Next up is applying for an Amazon Visa card to get a $60 instant gift card applied to your Amazon account, knocking the price down to $27.94. This is a great option because you don't actually need to use the card.
Finally, you can upgrade the Amazon Gift Card offer if you have AMEX or Discover cards thanks to loyalty discounts. Trainers can use their AMEX or Discover to pay for a minimum of $1 for their order to knock up to 50% off. That means you could potentially get the Mega Evolutions ETB for a ridiculous $13.97 if you use in tandem with the Amazon Visa hack.
Most valuable Mega Evolution Pokémon cards
Like Phantasmal Flames, Mega Evolutions single card pricing has dropped hard. It's standard for cards to drop in value after release across the board, but it's now happening as soon as they release in most cases. It's no secret how hard these cards are to pull, which means it's usually going to save you money over ripping open endless packs. Here's where to buy the top chase cards from Mega Evolution, including up-to-date market values:
Mega Lucario ex - 188/132
Near Mint Holofoil: $445
Market price: $478.19
Most recent sale: $353.01Mega Gardevoir ex - 187/132
Near Mint Holofoil: $347
Market price: $369.14
Most recent sale: $317.52Mega Lucario ex - 179/132
Near Mint Holofoil: $225
Market price: $217.66
Most recent sale: $212.36Mega Gardevoir ex - 178/132
Near Mint Holofoil: $271.99
Market price: $223.78
Most recent sale: $215.41Mega Venusaur ex - 177/132
Near Mint Holofoil: $162.33
Market price: $159.45
Most recent sale: $155
Topics Pokemon
Christian Wait is a freelance contributor to Mashable. Christian has countless years of gaming and tech journalism experience under his belt, and can usually be found in his office 3D printing or staring at Pokémon cards.
