I wasn’t planning on buying more Pokémon cards this week, but then I stumbled upon the Scarlet & Violet – Surging Sparks Booster Bundle still in stock on Amazon for $45.02 after a massive Pokémon TCG restock. The timing couldn’t be better, with the Amazon Spring Sale in full swing, offering a plethora of hot sets to grab while supplies last. My willpower crumbled faster than a 60 HP Basic facing a 390-damage Hydreigon ex.

The Surging Sparks set is a delightful chaos. It features chase cards that are worthy of being slabbed, like the $432 Pikachu ex Special Illustration Rare. No typo there—the little electric mouse is not only a collector's dream but also a powerhouse in battle. With moves like Topaz Bolt, which can clear nearly anything from the board, and Resolute Heart, making it tough to knock out, Pikachu ex is a force to be reckoned with.

Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks Booster Bundle

1$45.02 at Amazon

Pokemon TCG: Scarlet and Violet Shrouded Fable Elite Trainer Box

2$55.00 at Amazon

Pokemon TCG: Paradox Fury Premium Collection - 2024 Amazon Holiday Exclusive

4$67.99 save 12%$60.11 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade Elite Trainer Box

6$59.87 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable Booster Bundle (6 Booster Packs)

3$29.87 at Amazon

Pokemon TCG: Mimikyu ex Box

2$37.94 save 16%$31.74 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Roaring Moon ex Box

3$31.22 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Divergent Powers Tin – Hisuian Typhlosion V

3$28.49 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Azure Legends Tin – Dialga ex

6$29.77 at Amazon

Pokemon TCG Annihilape EX Box

4$35.92 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG - Paradox Destinies Tin - Raging Bolt

2$29.92 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Collector Chest (Fall 2023): Meowscarada, Skeledirge & Quaquaval

2$42.74 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Azure Legends Tin – Xerneas ex

3$33.47 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Kingambit Illustration Rare Box

5$29.29 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable Mini Tin – Zoroark

0$20.24 at Amazon

POKEMON TCG: Combined Powers Premium Collection

0$61.07 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Terapagos ex Ultra-Premium Collection

1$123.76 at Amazon

Pokemon TCG: Morpeko V-Union Special Collection

2$45.80 at Amazon

Pokemon TCG Iron Valiant ex Box

0$44.29 at Amazon

Pokemon TCG: Pokemon GO Premier Deck Holder Collection Dragonite VSTAR

1$67.61 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Darkness Stacking Tin - Umbreon

3$25.33 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Paradox Clash Tin: Walking Wake EX

3$31.38 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Shrouded Fable Triple Blister

0$24.41 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Fighting Stacking Tin - Lycanroc

2$32.99 save 23%$25.46 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Paradox Destinies Tin - Gouging Fire ex

0$33.35 at Amazon

Pokemon TCG: Trainer’s Toolkit 2023

1$47.75 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Houndstone ex Box

0$32.48 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Palafain ex Box

0$35.11 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Dragon Stacking Tin

1$25.02 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Psychic Stacking Tin

1$49.29 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Collector Chest – Scream Tail & Iron Valiant

0$42.72 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade Three-Booster Blister

2$31.31 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Vibrant Paldea Mini Tin - Arboliva w/Leafeon

0$24.99 save 21%$19.70 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Vibrant Paldea Mini Tin – Palafin & Pachirisu

0$21.42 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Vibrant Paldea Mini Tin – Espathra & Ampharos

0$20.04 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Pokémon GO Pin Collection - Squirtle

1$27.80 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Pokémon GO Pin Collection – Bulbasaur

0$27.61 save 14%$23.68 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Vibrant Paldea Mini Tin – Dachsbun & Oricorio

0$20.39 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Holiday Calendar

1$60.54 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex Box

1$32.14 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Back to School Eraser Blister – Bellibolt

0$24.20 at Amazon

Pokemon 2023 Holiday Calendar

0$73.45 at Amazon

Pokemon Sword and Shield Brilliant Stars Build and Battle Box

1$63.34 at Amazon

Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic

0$404.43 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Metal Stacking Tin

0$26.10 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Back to School Eraser Blister – Gengar

0$21.34 at Amazon

Pokemon TCG: Hisuian Electrode V Box

0$42.45 at Amazon

Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Build & Battle Stadium

1$84.00 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Paldea Partners Tin — Quaquaval ex

0$44.45 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Paldea Friends Mini Tins—Pawmi

0$21.26 at Amazon

Pokémon TCG: Poké Ball Tin Bundle 2024 Version—Poké Ball, Great Ball & Ultra Ball

0$65.16 at Amazon

Pokemon TCG: Sword & Shield—Astral Radiance Build & Battle Stadium

1$82.41 at Amazon

Pokemon TCG: 2024 Trainer’s Toolkit

0$34.98 at Amazon

Pokemon TCG: Shining Fates Collection Pikachu V Box

2$49.96 at Amazon

Pokemon TCG: Scarlet and Violet Elite Trainer Box - Koraidon Red

3$54.99 save 5%$51.97 at Amazon

Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Stellar Crown Elite Trainer Box

4$57.69 at Amazon

Then there’s the Latias ex and Latios combo, pulling a full-on romance movie moment with their matching connected artwork. Latias, the rarer and more expensive twin at over $200, seems to embody the essence of big sibling energy. Meanwhile, Milotic ex channels its inner supermodel with dramatic light and shadow, while also countering Tera Pokémon like a meta card.

My personal favorite? Ceruledge. It’s giving neon fever dreams, and I mean that as a compliment. This is the first time its card has been truly valuable, and illustrator Rond deserves a standing ovation—or at least a coffee. Ceruledge isn’t even a top-tier Pokémon competitively, but with this art, I couldn’t care less.

The bundle includes six booster packs, so you’re not guaranteed any heavy hitters, but with the rate at which these are selling out, I wouldn't wait too long. After all, Pikachu isn’t going to pull itself.