The PokĂ©mon Company just revealedđ· a new must-have TCG itemâone youâll probably never get to buy because scalpers will scoop up all the stock before you even get a chance.
Several insiders have shared the first images of the Prismatic Evolutions Super Premium Collection,â± reportedly launching on May 16. Like other premium collections, it includes booster packs, set-themed sleeves, and exclusive card artâthis time featuring Eevee ex.
However, The PokĂ©mon Company has yet to officially announce the product. Itâs possible theyâll reveal it during the PokĂ©mon Day 2025 celebrations.
PokĂ©mon TCG’s Prismatic Evolutions Super Premium Collection contents
According to leakedđ images, the Prismatic Evolutions Supđer Premium Collection includes:
- 1 full-art foil promo card of Eevee ex
- Eevee deck box
- Playmat featuring Eevee & its evolutions
- 65 card sleeves with Eevee & its evolutions
- 15 Prismatic Evolutions booster packs
- Code card for Pokémon TCG Live
While the suggested retađ il price remaàŒins unknown, its contents are closer to an Ultra-Premium Collection (like Terapagos exâs box) than a Super-Premium one (Charizard exâs box), suggesting a price point around $120.
But once again, real players will likely struggle tđ o buy it at retail price, with scalpers inflating costs on the secondary market.
Prismatic Evolutions already has a scalper problem
The Prismatic Evolutions set includes some of the most valuable cards in recent PokĂ©mon TCG history, particularly the Special Illustration Rare Eeveelution cards, such as Jolteon ex at a $280 minimum resale value and Umbređon ex at over $1,500.
These prices stem from low product availabilityâas Prismatic Evolutions is a special set with limited print runsâand the massive populariđty of Eeveelution cards. But the real problem is sđ calpers who buy up bulk stock online and in stores, hoarding products for profit.
Scalpers operate in two ways: they buy in bulk to maximize their chances of pulling rare cards and resell them at a premium, or hold onto sealed products like Elite Trainer BođŹxes and booster boxes to resell them at dđŠ©ouble or triple retail price to desperate collectors.
This already happened in 2023 when the Van Gogđh museum halted distribution of a Pikachu páŁromo after scalpers took control of the stock. We’re also seeing similar movement with the PokĂ©mon Day 2025 promo cards, which are already on sale for higꊫh prices in the secondary market.
Currently, Prismatic Evolutions sealed products are reselling for at least double theđir original price.
- Elite Trainer Box (MSRP: $59.99) â Reselling for $120
- Booster Bundle (MSRP: $26.94) â Reselling for $69
The situation got so bad that The PokĂ©moêŠn Company publicly addressed the issue on January 15, promising to print more product. Yet, at the time of writing, every Prismatic Evolutions product is still out of stock on the officialđ PokĂ©mon Center website.
Will the Prismatic Evolutions Super Premium Collection Be Any Different?
Unfortunately, thereâs no reason to believe this box will be any easier to get. Unless retailers and The PokĂ©mon Cođmpany take action, expect another wave of scalpingà·Ž, leaving only a small fraction of real fans able to purchase it at retail price.
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Published: Feb 26, 2025 11:43 am