TL;DR: As of Jan. 15, Amazon has the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet — Surging Sparks Zapdos blister for $20.69 (31% off the $29.99 list price). With three booster packs and a foil Zapdos promo, this is your shot at pulling set heavyweights like Pikachu ex and Milotic ex.
The Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet: Surging Sparks Zapdos blister is back at Amazon for just $20.69. If you’re even halfway serious about Pokémon cards, this is one you don’t want to skip. It has three Surging Sparks booster packs (arguably one of the hottest sets since 151) and a foil Zapdos promo card to sweeten the deal. But let’s be real — you’re not here for the Zapdos. You’re here for the packs and what you might pull.
Surging Sparks is basically the “greatest hits” album of the Scarlet & Violet series so far. Over 250 cards, tons of Trainer staples, and some of the most collectible Pokémon ex cards we’ve seen in years. Remember when pulling a chase card actually felt special? This set delivers that thrill. Cards like Pikachu ex (yes, the Pikachu ex Special Illustration Rare) are commanding ridiculous prices. Still, it’s not just about the value. That card is straight-up stunning. Resolute Heart as an ability is bonkers for gameplay, too, letting Pikachu hang on with 10 HP instead of Getting Knocked Out.
The fun doesn’t stop with Pikachu, though. How about Milotic ex, with artwork so beautiful you’d swear it belongs in a gallery? Not to mention its Sparkling Scales ability, which shuts down damage from Tera Pokémon, making it a meta pick for certain matchups. And then there’s Hydreigon ex — a special illustration rare that turns the darkness aesthetic up to eleven. Pulling off its Obsidian attack feels ridiculously satisfying, hitting multiple targets and shredding your opponent’s setup.
If dragons are your vibe, don’t sleep on Alolan Exeggutor ex. It’s colorful, tropical, and capable of doing some wild damage swings. But maybe you’re more into the classic duo of Latios and Latias? Both cards have connected artwork that collectors are losing their minds over, with Latias ex even offering free Retreat Costs for all your Basics in play.
And let’s not forget the Trainer cards. Lisia’s Appeal, one of the set’s Special Illustration Rare cards, is already gaining attention as a potential replacement for Boss’s Orders in future formats. On the cheaper end, you’ve got staples like Mesprit and the ACE SPEC Tera Orb to give your deck some competitive edge.
This blister isn’t just another way to crack packs; it’s a chance to pull cards that could end up defining this era of Pokémon TCG. And with Surging Sparks flying off shelves like it’s 1999, this restock might not stick around long.
