The Pokémon TCG White Flare Binder Collection is finally down to market value on Amazon
AMAZON PRICE CHECK: As of Sept. 2, the Pokémon TCG White Flare Binder Collection is $47.99 at both Amazon and TCGPlayer. A rare opportunity to buy Pokémon TCG at Amazon for a fair market price.
I’ve been watching the White Flare Binder Collection since release, and it’s nice to finally see Amazon stop inflating the price. Right now, it’s sitting at $47.99, the same as TCGPlayer’s market value. No savings here, but at least you’re not paying over MSRP anymore.
Normally, I’d tell you to skip Amazon because TCGPlayer almost always beats them on sealed product. But in this case, the two prices match exactly, so it comes down to where you’d rather shop. If you’ve got Prime shipping or an Amazon gift card lying around, it might be the easier pickup there.
The Binder Collection itself is a neat product. You get a sturdy nine-pocket binder featuring White Flare artwork plus four booster packs from the set. That’s fewer packs than a Booster Bundle, but the binder makes this a nice hybrid between practical storage and cracking open some packs.
From a player’s perspective, I like having an extra binder around for sorting pulls and building trade pages for league nights. Collectors get the bonus of a themed binder to display White Flare’s Illustration Rares — and this set really shines in that department, with Unova Pokémon getting all kinds of unique art treatments.
So while you’re not saving money compared to TCGPlayer, this is still a fair deal if you want the Binder Collection without overpaying. It’s a solid way to enjoy White Flare and keep your collection organized at the same time.
Most valuable Black Bolt and White Flare Pokémon cards
If you’re cracking the packs inside, here are some of the pulls that could make the binder pay for itself. Victini is the crown jewel, while Reshiram ex, Hydreigon ex, Jellicent ex, and Hilda all bring serious value either for collectors or competitive play.
Victini - 172/086 (Black White Rare)
Price: $430
Market Value: $427.33Reshiram ex - 173/086 (Black White Rare)
Price: $370
Market Value: $423.48Hydreigon ex - 169/086 (Special Illustration Rare)
Price: $77
Market Value: $78.85Jellicent ex - 168/086 (Special Illustration Rare)
Price: $39.99
Market Value: $53.14Hilda - 171/086 (Special Illustration Rare)
Price: $79.97
Market Value: $78.74
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.
