Amazon Restocks Pokémon TCG: Surging Sparks Bundles

Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks Booster Bundle

$45.02 at Amazon

I swore I wouldn't buy more Pokémon cards this week. Then Amazon had to go and tempt me with their restock of Scarlet & Violet's Surging Sparks bundles priced just right at $45.02. With their spring sale raging, resistance was futile - my self-control evaporated faster than a Magikarp using Splash.

This set delivers absolute madness (the good kind). Chase cards here beg for grading slabs - like the shocking $432 Pikachu ex Special Illustration Rare. Not kidding. That electric rat dominates both collections and battles thanks to its Topaz Bolt nuke and Resolute Heart survivability.

The romantic twin dragons Latias ex and Latios steal hearts with their puzzle-piece artwork (though Latias costs more because big sister privilege). Meanwhile, Milotic ex serves haute couture realness while casually countering Tera Pokémon like it's nobody's business.

But my MVP? Ceruledge. Its card art looks like someone bottled rave culture neon dreams - artist Rond deserves all the awards. Competitive viability be damned, this aesthetic masterpiece justifies its price tag.

Each bundle contains six thrill-packed booster packs. No guarantees aside from dopamine rushes and potential cardboard gold. With stocks disappearing faster than a Quick Ball capture, hesitation could leave you regretting harder than bringing Magikarp to a championship match.