These Pokemon cards have been a nightmare to find, but they just got an unreal discount

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These Pokemon cards have been a nightmare to find, but they just got an unreal discount Deals By Benjamin Abbott published 28 November 2025

The Charizard X Ex Ultra Premium Collection is $75 off right now

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It's not an exaggeration to say that Pokemon cards can be an absolute nightmare to get your hands on, so any kind of discount can feel like finding a shiny version of your favorite pocket monster. That's why this Black Friday offer made my eyes pop a little bit.

You can currently pick up the Phantasmal Flames Charizard ex Ultra Premium Collection for $174.99 at Walmart rather than the store's listed price of $250-odd. Which may not feel like a very reasonable price, seeing as that MSRP is drastically inflated. But I've been covering Pokemon cards for a while now and can safely say that it's far, far cheaper than I'm seeing elsewhere. Indeed, the pack has proven incredibly difficult to find as is, so it's well worth considering if you're a fan of one of the best card games.

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Phantasmal Flames Charizard X Ex Ultra Premium Collection | $249.95 $174.99 at WalmartSave $74.96 - Even though that's still above MSRP, it's far superior to any price I'm seeing elsewhere. With that in mind, I'd actually recommend going for this if you were at all tempted or would like a good starting point for Phantasmal Flames. You may struggle to find anything better in the near future.Buy it if:✅ You want a great start to Phantasmal Flames✅ You'd like a new playmat and accessoriesDon't buy it if:❌ You'd prefer to focus on boostersPrice check:💲 Amazon | $199.99UK price: Out of stock

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So, what are you actually getting in this pack of Pokemon cards? It's pretty stacked, all things considered, and serves as a solid starting point for anyone wanting to kick off the Phantasmal Flames set in style. To start with, you're obviously getting the foil promo card featuring Mega Charizard X ex - no surprises there, seeing as it's shown very prominently on the cover. However, you're also getting a foil promo card with Oricorio ex, 65 card sleeves showing Mega Charizard X, a Mega Charizard X playmat, a Mega Charizard X metal coin, six damage-counter dice, and 18 booster packs. Oh, and don't forget the code card for Pokemon TCG Live.

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Does it suck that we have to pay over the odds for the privilege of this, even during the Black Friday Pokemon card deals? Absolutely. But unfortunately, that's just the reality of the situation right now. Unless you're incredibly quick and/or lucky enough to find the cards at launch price via the Pokemon Center or indie sites (which is easier said than done, seeing as they sell out almost instantly), we've got no other choice.

Normally, I'd be loath to suggest paying over the odds for something like this. But considering the average cost of the pack is around $213 according to price-matching software, $175 is actually pretty good by comparison.

• Pokemon Paradox Destinies Gouging Fire ex tin: $26.99 $17 at Walmart
• Paradox Destinies Iron Crown ex tin | $26.99 $17 at Walmart
• Phantasmal Flames: Save up to $20 at Amazon

For more savings, why not check out the latest Black Friday board game deals or these Black Friday MTG deals?

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