Top Standalone Journey Pokémon Cards to Buy

The Rise and Fall of Journey Together

After the success of Surging Sparks and Prismatic Evolutions, expectations were high for Journey Together. However, inflated initial prices and market corrections have led to significant drops across the set.

While Journey Together features stunning artwork and nostalgic callbacks, many singles have seen dramatic price decreases since launch. This makes now an ideal time for collectors to pick up favorites at more reasonable prices.

Illustration Rares Market Trends

Articuno's value has dropped 36% from its $55 peak to around $35. Wailord saw an even steeper 63% decline from $60 to $22. N's Reshiram presents great value at $17 after its 79% drop from $39.

Special Illustration Rares Analysis

Lillie's Clefairy ex SIR fell from $400 to $180. Salamence ex SIR dropped from $250 to $106, stabilizing as a premium chase card. Iono's Bellibolt ex maintains relative stability around $80.

Full Arts Current Values

Iono's Bellibolt ex FA dropped from $80 to $8. Lillie's Clefairy ex FA corrected from $110 to $17. N's Zoroark ex now sits around $12, down from $30 at launch.

This market adjustment presents opportunities for collectors. Prices have stabilized at more sustainable levels, with many cards offering excellent value compared to their initial hype-driven valuations.