The Pokémon Company is printing more cards, but popular sets like Ascended Heroes are still hard to find. You can save money by checking prices and waiting for deals.

To pay less, here are the best places to buy Pokémon cards in 2026, including packs and single cards.

The Mega Evolution Pitch Black Booster Box costs around $180 on TCGplayer, which is $100 less than before.

The Mega Evolution Pitch Black Booster Bundle is under $40 on TCGplayer and around $44 on Amazon.

The Mega Evolution Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box is under $75 on TCGplayer.

The Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Box is under $200 on TCGplayer and sometimes on sale on Amazon.

The Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Bundle is on sale for $40 at Walmart and $41 on TCGplayer.

The Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle is under $40 on TCGplayer and often on sale on Amazon.

The Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Booster Bundle is expensive, but the price is going down, now around $87 at Walmart and TCGplayer.

The Mega Greninja ex Premium Collection price has gone down, now under $50 on TCGplayer.

Amazon has a wide selection and often discounts, making it a good place to check, even if prices are not always the lowest.

Amazon offers a 30-day refund or replacement guarantee, so you can get a refund if there's a problem.

Best Buy's prices are often high, but if you buy from them directly, you might get a better deal.

Best Buy used to sell out fast, but now you can register for an invite to buy, and they will send you a random invite to purchase.

If you keep checking and registering, you might get a chance to buy at a good price.

Target is good for restocks, but prices are often higher, unless you're a Target Circle 360 member, who gets early access.

TCGplayer is still the best place to buy Pokémon cards in 2026, with low prices and a wide selection.

TCGplayer is owned by eBay and has many individual sellers who try to undercut other retailers.

TCGplayer never sells directly, so everything comes from third-party sellers, but they still offer buyer protection.

TCGplayer is the best place to track market prices, so you should keep it bookmarked to ensure you're getting a good deal.

Walmart is useful for restocks and can often beat Amazon's prices, especially with a Walmart+ membership.

The Pokémon Center is the best official retailer, with exclusive editions and extra packs, but things sell out fast.

You can follow deal-tracker accounts on social media to get notified when the Pokémon Center has new stock.

Check the Pokémon Center first to see the original price, then compare it to TCGplayer's market price.

Don't assume a six-pack Booster Bundle should cost over $80 just because some listings say so.

Use Best Buy's invite system and local stock tools for new launches, and buy singles if you only want one or two cards.

TCGplayer is the most useful marketplace for US buyers, where you can compare conditions, sellers, and prices.

eBay is useful for graded cards, older promos, and Japanese releases, but check TCGplayer for market prices first.

For new cards, waiting a few weeks can help prices go down, as release-week prices often skyrocket.

We've listed the MSRP prices for each Pokémon expansion, but shortages mean prices may vary.

Ascended Heroes started 2026 with a special set inspired by Pokémon Legends: Z-A, with Mega Evolutions and Trainer Pokémon.

The Booster Bundle for Ascended Heroes costs $26.94, and the Elite Trainer Box costs $59.99.

Perfect Order focuses on more Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Evolutions, with cards like Mega Zygarde ex and Meowth ex.

The Booster Display Box for Perfect Order costs $161.64, and the Booster Bundle costs $26.94.

Chaos Rising features Mega Greninja ex and more Pokémon inspired by Legends: Z-A.

The Booster Display Box for Chaos Rising costs $161.64, and the Booster Bundle costs $26.94.

Pitch Black is the newest expansion, with Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraora ex, and Mega Chandelure ex, and is easy to find near retail.

The Booster Display Box for Pitch Black costs $161.64, and the Booster Bundle costs $26.94.

The Pokémon anniversary expansion is coming, with Futuristic rare cards and fan-favorite Pokémon.

The Elite Trainer Box, Sylveon ex Box, and Greninja ex Box will be released on September 16.

The Booster Bundle and Binder Collection will follow on October 2, and the Day and Night Ultra-Premium Collections on November 6.

Each 30th Celebration booster contains five foil cards and a foil Basic Energy, making its price different from a standard set.

Based on our market sweep, here are the top pulls from this year's expansions, including Mega Gengar ex and Pikachu ex.

Mega Dragonite ex, Mega Zygarde ex, and Meowth ex are also popular cards, with prices ranging from $133 to $1,118.

The best way to get Pokémon cards in 2026 depends on your priorities: paying MSRP or as little as possible.

If you want to pay less, check TCGplayer, Amazon, and Walmart, and wait a few weeks after launch for prices to cool off.

But don't wait too long, as older expansions with in-demand cards can increase in price as stock runs low.

To pay around MSRP, keep an eye on the market, sign up for retailer newsletters, and follow deal trackers.

Smaller shops may get small allotments of new expansions, so you can buy at MSRP and support local businesses if you're lucky.

Topics: Gaming, Pokémon, Trading Cards