Black Friday Pokemon card deals 2024: The savings have begun
Gotta catch 'em all
It looks like things are starting to heat up where Black Friday Pokemon card deals are concerned. The sale still isn't here in full yet, don't get me wrong, but discounts are beginning to rear their heads.
Considering the strength of the reductions so far, I'm hopeful that we're in for a good one this year. Even if you're a long-time collector or a complete beginner, the annual sale is well worth paying attention to; you can save on everything from Elite Trainer boxes to boosters in the annual Black Friday Pokemon card deals. In fact, many items hit their lowest ever price. In other words, it's a good time to be shopping for one of the best card games.
To help save you time as well as money, the GamesRadar+ team and I will be listing the best savings we can find as and when they appear. We've also rustled up all of the hints and tips we've earned after years covering Black Friday gaming deals, so you should be set to take full advantage of this year's sale after a quick read.
Quick links
- Amazon deals: Save up to $20
- Walmart deals: Up to $103 off
- Best Buy: Free items with purchase
- Miniature Market deals: Get up to $9 off
- Target deals: Savings up to $5
UK
- Amazon deals: Save up to 11%
- Magic Madhouse deals: Up to £49 off
- Zatu deals: Get up to £15 off
- Wayland Games deals: Savings up to £10
Today's best Black Friday Pokemon card deals
Charizard ex Super Premium Collection | $79.95 $58.99 at Amazon
Save $21 - Is that a lowest-ever price I see? Why, yes, I believe it is. This chunky Charizard ex Super Premium Collection hasn't ever been cheaper. It's a Black Friday miracle!
Buy it if:
✅ Charizard is ya boi
✅ You want the statue too
Don't buy it if:
❌ You'd rather have straight boosters
Price check:
💲 Walmart | $61.38
💲 Target | $79.99
⭐ UK price: £74.99 £60.55 at Zatu
Paldea Adventure Chest | $49.55 $26.99 at Amazon
Save $16 - This is only a few dollars off a record low price (it was once $23.99). Because it's more commonly $30, I'm seeing it as a sign that this year's Black Friday Pokemon card deals are warming up.
Buy it if:
✅ You want special foils
✅ You're looking for a gift
Don't buy it if:
❌ You'd rather get boosters in bulk
Price check:
💲 Best Buy | $49.99
💲 Walmart | OOS
⭐ UK price: £49.99 £31.50 at Amazon
Stellar Crown Elite Trainer Box | $49.99 $36.40 at Amazon
Save $16 - I think this might be a record low price on the new-ish Elite Trainer Box. It's also got a higher MSRP than Amazon is claiming, so it's even better value than you'd think... especially because it averages $47 or $48 in price most of the time.
Buy it if:
✅ You're adding to a deck
✅ You're playing catchup to the new sets
Don't buy it if:
❌ You're a beginner
Price check:
💲 Target | $49.99
💲 Walmart | $38.89
⭐ UK price: £49.99 £36.99 at Zatu
Japanese 151 Booster Box | $205.99 $102.99 at Walmart
Save $103 - Even though it was cheaper last week, this massive saving of over 100 bucks is still ridiculous. It demonstrates why it's the one to watch during this year's Black Friday Pokemon deals.
Buy it if:
✅ You love Japanese cards
✅ You want as many of 'em as possible
Don't buy it if:
❌ The idea is a novelty
Price check:
💲 Amazon | $112
💲 Target | OOS
⭐ UK price: £104.99 £94.99 at Zatu
Shrouded Fable Elite Trainer Box | $49.99 $32.99 at Miniature Market
Save $16 - Indie store Miniature Market has snuck in to undercut Walmart's previous offer on this Elite Trainer Box. Because the price keeps creeping down as a result of this back-and-forth, I'm not gonna complain.
Buy it if:
✅ You're adding to a deck
✅ You don't need loads of boosters
Don't buy it if:
❌ You want a premade deck
Price check:
💲 Amazon | $37.62
💲 Walmart | $33.25
⭐ UK price: £49.99 £36.45 at Magic Madhouse
Twilight Masquerade Elite Trainer Box | $49.99 $38.60 at Walmart
Save $10 - That isn't a lowest-ever price, but hey, beggars can't be choosers. It's still a solid $10 off the sticker price, so I'll take it.
Buy it if:
✅ You want boosters
✅ You're making a new deck
Don't buy it if:
❌ You're a new player
Price check:
💲 Best Buy | $49.99
💲 Amazon | $38.60
⭐ UK price: £54.99 £39.99 at Argos
Black Friday Pokemon card deals FAQ
When will Black Friday Pokemon card deals start?
Unlike Prime Day, it's always easy to predict when Black Friday takes place. It occurs after Thanksgiving and on the final Friday of November each year, which means that the 2024 Black Friday Pokemon card deals are due for November 29.
However, that doesn't mean you've got just 24 hours to take advantage of this sale. Black Friday starts earlier and earlier each year (unofficially, at least), so expect offers to crop up two or so weeks before that. They'll then roll into early December, at which point they become 'Cyber Monday' reductions.
Just bear in mind that the best offers are saved for Black Friday itself, so keep an eye out!
Does Pokemon go on sale during Black Friday?
Pokemon absolutely does get in on the Black Friday sale, offering discounts on toys, video games, and more. While the Trading Card Game didn't traditionally enjoy many reductions at this time of year, that's changed recently. These days, the Black Friday Pokemon card deals get your money off everything from massive booster boxes to Elite Trainer Boxes.
Where will I find the best Black Friday Pokemon card deals?
Even though Amazon is always a good bet when it comes to Black Friday Pokemon card deals, the likes of Walmart (in-store, anyway) are often pretty great for discounts.
Unfortunately, everyone's cottoned on to this fact and the shelves are stripped bare pretty fast. That means you'll need to be fast if you want to catch 'em all - OK, fine, I'll stop with the Pokejokes now.
Here are the retailers I tend to keep an eye on:
USA
- Amazon: A reliable choice for variety and deals on major packs
- Walmart: Offers a surprising range of card deals, especially in-store
- Best Buy: Plenty of boxsets available, but mainly new ones
- Miniature Market: Regular sales across ranges
UK
- Amazon: Traditionally good for discounts on the biggest sets
- Magic Madhouse: Good for individual cards or sets
- Zatu: A reliable source of discounts
What to expect from Black Friday Pokemon card deals 2024
Because the Pokemon TCG doesn't enjoy big discounts all that often, Black Friday Pokemon card deals should definitely be on your radar in 2024. But what exactly will get a reduction? And what should you prioritize?
In terms of what we'll actually get on offer this year, here are some predictions based on what I've seen in previous years.
🎁 Elite Trainer boxes will lead the charge
It's a fair bet that Elite Trainer Boxes (which feature a handful of booster packs, a special card, card sleeves, and more) will get the lion's share of reductions. They enjoy price cuts up to and during the annual Black Friday Pokemon card deals, so I don't expect that pattern to change. It certainly didn't last year.
🃏 Booster boxes should get the biggest reductions
You know those massive booster boxes, featuring hundreds of cards? They get the most tempting price cuts in terms of actual money off. That's largely because they're the most expensive to begin with, but that means Black Friday is your best chance to dive in if your budget is able to stretch that far.
➕ Giftware and accessories will get good (if modest) savings
Battle Decks with premade sets, limited packs such as the Charizard EX Collection, fun gift sets (the kind with pins or exclusive cards), and third-party accessories are contenders for a saving too. Indeed, I saw plenty of them go on offer last year, and accessories in particular fill the listing pages on the likes of Amazon.
❌ There's going to be a lot of third-party roundups
Black Friday seems like an opportunity for third-party sellers to come out of the woodwork. A lot of card bundles and roundups will appear to be on sale, but I'd suggest proceeding with caution - there's no way to tell what you're getting, or if it's legit.
🏫 Battle Academy always goes on offer
If you're a newcomer, you should definitely check out the Pokemon Battle Academy box this Black Friday. It's a super effective introduction (apologies, it was too tempting) to the game itself and gives you everything you need to play right away. Because it often gets a price cut and has been reduced during Black Friday before, I'd say to keep an eye on it as we enter the November sales season.
There are plenty of other offers to choose from, including Black Friday board game deals, Black Friday Lego deals, and 2024's D&D Black Friday deals. Take a look if you want some gift-giving inspiration! Of course, we're also rounding up everything we expect to see in this year's Black Friday video game deals as well.
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