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The new Pokémon cards "travel companions" provide hype thanks to a 20-year-old idea. A dealer explains what to do when the set is sold out.
The new-SetTravel companions(English:Journey Together) not only causes enthusiasm among collectors and players. The special thing: it brings back a more than 20 -year -old mechanics that makes it possible to immortalize coaches and Pokémon on the cards - as in anime or video games, pure nostalgia. These cards were an absolute highlight in the early 2000s and are now celebrating their big return. At that time, a glurak does not cost several thousands of euros. But the hype about the set also has its dark side, because it is currently difficult to get, or is sometimes gone at overpriced prices before the release. Does that change?
The new Pokémon card set, which follows prismatic developments
What exactly isTravel companions? The set is the ninth expansion of the Karmesin & Purpur series and will be released on March 28, 2025. It brings back the coaching Pokémon-a mechanics that was last present in an extension of the collective card game. The basic idea is that well -known coaches from the Pokémon games and anime make up part of the map. Her face adorns the artwork, and their names are prominently at the Pokémon. Some of these cards also contain trainer-related effects that are also interesting for tournament players.
The set includes more than 180 cards, including 40+ coaching Pokémon, 16 Pokémon-Ex, 31 Secret Rares and gold cards. It is based on the Japanese extensionsBattle Partnersandex Starter Deck Generations. A small note: not all cards are in the setOwner-Pokémon- There are also "normal" cards contained in the set.
Why is the set sold out again? Big Pokémon dealer clarifies
The question of whyTravel companionsBefore the release is sold out in many places or traded at high prices, is only too understandable. The editorial team asked Card-Corner.de, one of the largest Pokémon card dealers in Germany. After, there was the possibility to question employees Marvin, openly and spontaneously:
"You have to expect bottlenecks for travel companions."
The hype around the almost permanenthas inspired many new and old collectors and players. Now investors and streamers also want to have a share in the growing market. Marvin explains that the actual amount of product is distributed to more and more people by the hype.
Large dealers such as card corner have to pay higher prices at international distributors, which affects the prices for end customers directly. For a display with 36 boosters, which until recently costs around 130 euros, up to 200 euros is now due. The consequence? Even if it is reproduced, not everyone will receive a set immediately. Marvin therefore advises:
"You have to expect bottlenecks for travel companions."
What exactly does Fomo mean?
Fomo stands for "Fear of Missing Out" - the fear of missing something. AtTravel companionsThis means that collectors and players should not jump on platforms like eBay on the first tempting but expensive deal. Instead, Marvin recommends looking for Restocks from trustworthy dealers such as card corner and being notified by email when the set is available again. In this way, the true value of the cards can be achieved at fair prices.
The highlights from the set-which Pokémon cards are particularly valuable?
The focus of the set focuses on well -known trainers such as N, Hop, Enigmara and Lilly. But fans of cult coaches from the very beginning like Rokko are also coming back. The most valuable cards in the set, also known asChase cards, should be Lillies Pixi, Hops Zacian and NS Zoroark. In the high rarities - clearly elaborately designed cards - the price is partly directly with several hundred euros.
Personally, the author is particularly looking forward to Zacian Ex as a Secret Rare. And another thing that makes the set special: For the first time, these “coaches with their Pokémon” cards also appear in German. In the past, there were cards like Mistys Gyarados in English, but now the iconic maps are finally coming into the German language - that just feels right. Here is the completeCard list from the Pokémon set travel companionszTo admire.
- What to do if the set is sold out?
- Register with trustworthy dealers
- Activate availability for Restocks (notifications by email from serious dealers)
- Waiting for the next pressure wave (patience is not a weakness)-this can sometimes take months for Pokémon cards
- Avoid falling into questionable offers or overpriced deals
Preliminary warning: The next Pokémon set will be even more coveted
If you thinkTravel companionsBe rare and difficult to get, wait and see what May 2025 brings. The next setEternal rivalsGiovanni, Misty and Team Rocket will also bring back with her own coaching Pokémon. It will be even more tricky to get this set. So now thatNotifications for Pokémon cardsActivate and keep patience before the dreaded Poké Fomo strikes again.
