The physical Pokémon Trading Card Game is in the midst of another boom, which could be even larger next year in the franchise’s 30th anniversary, and the surge to secure a Mega Evolutions Elite Trainer Box has begun.
With the Scarlet and Violet era in the TCG coming to a close, all eyes are on the return of Mega Evolutions, kicking off the next era ahead of Gen 10, which comes alongside the release of Legends: Z-A later this year.
The Mega Evolutions set is due to be released on September 28, featuring two Elite Trainer Boxes with Mega Lucario and Mega Gardevoir artwork, and we’ve got all the links you need to secure the product.
How to Buy Pokémon Mega Evolutions ETB in US
Pre-orders for the Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box, featuring an exclusive stamped promo, have been and gone, though there could be more stock made available closer to the release date.
That means if you’re desperate for the PC version, you’ll have to pay over MSP for the ETB, and a glance at eBay already shows sales are available for over $100, double the original price. Don’t give in to FOMO, though, as it’s probably going to be cheaper to buy a standard ETB and a copy of the stamped promo separately.
Other online retailers are also starting to list Mega Evolutions ETBs for pre-order. However, it’s also worth visiting your local store once they have received allocations and enquiring about pre-orders there.
In the table below, we’ve listed direct links and prices for Mega Evolutions ETBs in the US, though be aware some are placeholders or require signing up for notifications, so it doesn’t guarantee securing a copy.
| Website | Stock Links | Prices |
|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Center | Mega Lucario PC Elite Trainer Box Mega Gardevoir PC Elite Trainer Box | $59.99 |
| Best Buy | Elite Trainer Box (Both) | $49.99 |
| Target | Elite Trainer Boxes | $49.99 |
| Walmart | Elite Trainer Boxes | $49.99 |
| Amazon | Elite Trainer Boxes | $49.99 |
How to Buy Pokémon Mega Evolutions ETB in UK
Similarly to the US, pre-orders for the Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box have passed, so the best bet of securing stock is by visiting other stores.
The secondary market for a Pokémon Center ETB will be high, over double the MSP, and additional stock could be released further down the line. Therefore, it’s probably best to hold fire on buying through the likes of eBay, particularly as sellers will not have the stock in hand until the release in September.
Several websites in the UK have pages ready for pre-orders, where you can sign up for notifications, with some having a lottery system in place.
The table below shows links and prices for Mega Evolutions ETBs in the US, with some being placeholders or links to direct stock searches.
| Website | Stock Links | Prices |
|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Center | Mega Gardevoir PC Elite Trainer Box Mega Lucario PC Elite Trainer Box | £54.99 |
| Smyths | Mega Gardevoir Elite Trainer Box Mega Lucario Elite Trainer Box | £49.99 |
| Amazon | Elite Trainer Boxes | £49.99 |
| Chaos Cards | Mega Gardevoir Elite Trainer Box Mega Lucario Elite Trainer Box | £49.99 |
| Japan2UK | Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box | TBC |
| Total Cards | Mega Gardevoir Elite Trainer Box Mega Lucario Elite Trainer Box | TBC |
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For more Pokémon content, check out all the pre-order details for Legends: Z-A, and read about major changes to the trade feature in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
