Journey Together Master Set: 333 Cards, Checklist & Prices
By Cardrake Research Team · Updated
Released 2025
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Scarlet & Violet Journey Together chase cards & key targets
Lillies Clefairy ex leads Journey Together at $90.67, with Salamence ex ($47.59) and Ns Zoroark ex ($40.16) behind it. The top three alone are 39% of the estimated master-set cost — plan these purchases first and the rest of the set follows on a normal budget.
| Rank | Card | Number | Rarity | Variant | Market Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Lillies Clefairy ex | 184/159 | Special Illustration Rare | Holofoil | $90.67 |
| #2 |  Salamence ex | 187/159 | Special Illustration Rare | Holofoil | $47.59 |
| #3 |  Ns Zoroark ex | 185/159 | Special Illustration Rare | Holofoil | $40.16 |
| #4 |  Ionos Bellibolt ex | 183/159 | Special Illustration Rare | Holofoil | $30.47 |
| #5 |  Hops Zacian ex | 186/159 | Special Illustration Rare | Holofoil | $26.55 |
| #6 |  Articuno | 161/159 | Illustration Rare | Holofoil | $15.93 |
| #7 |  Volcanion ex | 182/159 | Special Illustration Rare | Holofoil | $14.96 |
| #8 |  Ns Reshiram | 167/159 | Illustration Rare | Holofoil | $14.58 |
| #9 |  Ns Zoroark ex | 189/159 | Hyper Rare | Holofoil | $12.61 |
| #10 |  Wailord | 162/159 | Illustration Rare | Holofoil | $11.87 |
Acquisition Strategy
- • Monitor price trends - chase cards often fluctuate based on tournament results and influencer coverage
- • Consider condition flexibility - a LP/MP copy can save 30-50% on vintage cards
- • Check multiple marketplaces - prices vary significantly between TCGPlayer, eBay, and local stores
- • Buy during market dips - major releases and reprints often cause temporary price drops
What's in the Scarlet & Violet Journey Together master set
The Scarlet & Violet Journey Together master set is 333 cards: 159 base + 143 reverse holos + 31 secret rares. That covers every printed variant — reverse holofoils, secret rares, and the special-art chase cards numbered past 159/159.
Open the Scarlet & Violet Journey Together binder layout planner →
About this set
Journey Together is the first main expansion to make Trainer's Pokémon the entire concept rather than a subset or bonus gallery. N's Zoroark, Lillie's Clefairy, Hop's Zacian, and Iono's Bellibolt are each ex cards with full-art Trainer depictions alongside their signature Pokémon. The last time this mechanic appeared in a main set was EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua in 2004; the Sword & Shield Trainer Gallery subsets from 2022 are the closest modern equivalent, but those were tacked inside other sets. Lillie's Clefairy ex SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. is the unusual chase card: its value is entirely about the Trainer, not the Pokémon. Clefairy on its own would be a cheap single. Lillie makes it the most expensive card in the set. The set's scope (333 with reverses) is smaller than Surging Sparks' 382 and much cheaper to complete. The set has no heavy competitive staples, so prices are driven by collector demand rather than tournament rotation, which tends to mean slower appreciation but less crash risk. The four Trainer pack artworks (Iono, N, Lillie, Hop) give the product a consistent visual identity. You either care about Trainer bonds across game generations or you don't. There's not much middle ground.
Where Journey Together fits in the era
Journey Together released March 28, 2025 as the ninth main Scarlet & Violet expansion. The Japanese version, Battle Partners, released January 24, 2025, just over 2 months earlier, giving importers an early look at the full SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. lineup before the English set hit. The Trainer's Pokémon mechanic had previous appearances in EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua (2004) and the Sword & Shield Trainer Gallery subsets built into Silver Tempest and Astral Radiance (2022), but this is the first main set where that theme is the entire product rather than a supplemental section. The four featured Trainers span four different game eras: N from Black & White (2010), Lillie from Sun & Moon (2016), Hop from Sword & Shield (2019), Iono from Scarlet & Violet (2022). Lillie in particular has a dedicated collector following from the Sun & Moon games. Her card holding its price point over a full year reflects sustained demand, not hype. The set launched roughly 60 days after Prismatic Evolutions (January 2025), which had absorbed enormous allocation attention. Journey Together entered a calmer market, which likely helped box prices stabilize rather than spike and crash. Sealed boxes launched above MSRP · Suggested retail priceThe official US retail price set by The Pokemon Company. Stores and resellers often charge more. and kept climbing, reaching a 69% premium by the April 2026 one-year mark and outperforming most 2025 standard set releases on sealed appreciation.
Collecting challenges
The total scope is manageable: 190 unique cards, 333 with reverses, fits in one binder. The SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. path is not manageable if you're relying on packs. SIR pull rate is 1.16% per pack, and with only 6 SIRs in the set, a box of 36 packs gives you less than a 50% chance of pulling any SIR at all. At secondary market box prices, the EV · Expected valueThe average value of the cards you would pull from a pack or box. Useful for comparing products, not a promise. math is ugly: on average each pack returns a fraction of what it costs. Lillie's Clefairy ex is 23% of total set value. Before you buy it, you need a plan, not a hope. Budget via singles in stages: the base set first (3-4 weeks), then all 6 SIRs and other secret rares (2-4 months), then the 143 reverse holos (2-4 months), with the whole build spanning 8-12 months. The 3 Hyper Rares pull even less often than SIRs (0.73%) but sell cheap as singles. Do not submit them for grading, the fee is 5-10x the card value. Grading math works only for Lillie's Clefairy ex, where the PSA · Professional Sports AuthenticatorThe largest card grading company. A PSA 10 is its top grade and carries the biggest price premium. 10 premium over raw is wide enough to matter, but PSA 10 rate on new SV SIRs runs 25-35%, so pre-screen centering before you pay the submission fee. The promo N's Reshiram IR · Illustration RareA full-art card showing a Pokemon in an illustrated scene, numbered after the main set. (box topper) is not in the base set count. If your master set definition includes it, you need at least one Enhanced Display Box or buy the single separately.
Rarity breakdown
| Rarity | Cards | Share of printed set |
|---|---|---|
| Common | 85 | 53% |
| Uncommon | 42 | 26% |
| Rare | 16 | 10% |
| Double Rare | 16 | 10% |
| Ultra Rare | 11 | 7% |
| Illustration Rare | 11 | 7% |
| Special Illustration Rare | 6 | 4% |
| Hyper Rare | 3 | 2% |
Price distribution
How card values spread across the set. Most cards are bulk under a dollar; a few chase cards hold most of the value.
Artist spotlight
The illustrators behind the most cards in this set, with their standout artwork. Tap a card for details.
5ban Graphics
11 cards in this set
takuyoa
4 cards in this set
GOSSAN
4 cards in this set
AYUMI ODASHIMA
4 cards in this set
Ayako Ozaki
3 cards in this set
Saboteri
3 cards in this set
Scarlet & Violet Journey Together master set buying guide
Where to buy Scarlet & Violet Journey Together, which sealed product is worth the money, and when to pull the trigger.
Packs or singles?
Pack opening offers good value for this set
Sealed product comparison
Enhanced Booster Display Box
36 packs · MSRP $162 · Market $270-280 · $4.50 MSRP / $7.50-7.78 market/pack
The only North American booster box format. Includes stamped N's Reshiram IR · Illustration RareA full-art card showing a Pokemon in an illustrated scene, numbered after the main set. promo as box topper. Buy at MSRP · Suggested retail priceThe official US retail price set by The Pokemon Company. Stores and resellers often charge more. if possible. Opening at $270+ market price has deeply negative EV · Expected valueThe average value of the cards you would pull from a pack or box. Useful for comparing products, not a promise.. Sealed holding has appreciated 69% since launch.
Shop Journey Together Enhanced Booster Display Box on TCGPlayer →
Elite Trainer Box
9 packs · MSRP $55 · Market $136.17 · $15.13/pack
Includes N's Zorua promo card and accessories. At market pricing ($70-90) this is poor value per pack. Consider only if buying at MSRP · Suggested retail priceThe official US retail price set by The Pokemon Company. Stores and resellers often charge more. for the accessories bundle.
Shop Journey Together Elite Trainer Box on TCGPlayer →Build & Battle Boxes
4 packs · MSRP $25 · Market $28-35 · $6.25-8.75/pack
Worst value in the lineup. 4 packs with a promo card delivers minimal master set progress. Skip entirely and redirect this budget to targeted singles.
Shop Journey Together Build & Battle Boxes on TCGPlayer →All Scarlet & Violet Journey Together sealed products
| Product | Market | |
|---|---|---|
| Journey Together Enhanced Booster Box Case | $1591.61 | Shop → |
| Journey Together Booster Box Case | $1413.50 | Shop → |
| Journey Together Elite Trainer Box Case | $1343.30 | Shop → |
| Journey Together Sleeved Booster Case | $1083.77 | Shop → |
| Journey Together Booster Bundle Case | $1035.88 | Shop → |
| Journey Together Build & Battle Box Display | $320.35 | Shop → |
| Journey Together Enhanced Booster Box | $244.79 | Shop → |
| Journey Together Booster Box | $202.12 | Shop → |
| Journey Together Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box (Exclusive) | $194.49 | Shop → |
| Journey Together 3 Pack Blister [Set of 2] | $42.76 | Shop → |
| Journey Together Booster Bundle | $42.16 | Shop → |
| Journey Together Premium Checklane Blister [Rhyperior] | $41.99 | Shop → |
| Journey Together Build & Battle Box | $38.36 | Shop → |
| Journey Together Single Pack Blister [Melmetal] | $35.39 | Shop → |
| Journey Together Sleeved Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4] | $30.47 | Shop → |
| Journey Together 3 Pack Blister [Scrafty] | $26.88 | Shop → |
| Journey Together Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4] | $25.24 | Shop → |
| Journey Together 3 Pack Blister [Yanmega] | $24.08 | Shop → |
| Journey Together Single Pack Blister [Archaludon] | $13.04 | Shop → |
| Journey Together Single Pack Blister [Yanma] | $11.42 | Shop → |
| Journey Together Single Pack Blister [Scraggy] | $10.03 | Shop → |
| Journey Together Sleeved Booster Pack | $8.93 | Shop → |
| Journey Together Booster Pack | $6.53 | Shop → |
| Journey Together Fun Pack | $4.07 | Shop → |
| Journey Together Half Booster Box | — | Shop → |
| Journey Together Premium Checklane Blister [Klinklang] | — | Shop → |
Where to buy
TCGPlayer
bothPricing: Market · Reliability: high
Best for: Singles purchasing, especially for Lillie's Clefairy ex price comparison across sellers
Use TCGPlayer Direct for fastest shipping on Lillie's Clefairy (high theft risk in regular mail at $120+). Filter by Near Mint condition. Watch quarterly 10-15% sales events for bulk ultra rare lots.
Shop Scarlet & Violet Journey Together singles on TCGPlayer →eBay
bothPricing: Market · Reliability: varies
Best for: Graded Lillie's Clefairy ex and sealed Enhanced Booster Display Boxes
Filter Top Rated Seller. Auction format can yield 15-25% below BIN on sealed boxes. For Lillie's Clefairy raw over $100, request high-res photos of centering before buying.
Japanese Import Sites
singlesPricing: Below Market · Reliability: high
Best for: N's Zoroark ex, Iono's Bellibolt ex, Hop's Zacian ex at 20-30% below English prices
Use Buyee or FromJapan for Yahoo Auctions Japan access. Minimum $60 order to offset $15-25 shipping. Lillie's Clefairy savings are minimal, so buy English for grading candidates.
r/pkmntcgtrades
bothPricing: Below Market · Reliability: varies
Best for: Bulk Illustration Rares and commons lots at 10-20% below TCGPlayer
Always use PayPal Goods & Services, never Friends & Family, with new trading partners. Check user flair and post history. Start with smaller trades to build reputation.
Local Game Stores
bothPricing: MSRP · Reliability: high
Best for: MSRP Enhanced Booster Display Boxes and trade-in credit toward Lillie's Clefairy
LGS trade-in value for bulk rares often 10-20% above TCGPlayer cash value. Ask about allocation, since some LGS received limited Journey Together stock given Pokemon Center dominance.
Facebook Marketplace Groups
bothPricing: Below Market · Reliability: varies
Best for: Local deals on sealed boxes to avoid shipping, bulk commons for cheap
Join groups with 5,000+ members and active moderation. Meet in public. Verify cards in person before paying. Lillie's Clefairy ex at $120+ warrants careful inspection even locally.
When to buy
Singles panic-priced. Sealed carries 30–50% premium. Wait if you can.
Best window for singles. Chase cards find their floor.
Bulk dips 15–20% on reprint news. Chase cards stay steady.
Sealed and top chase cards begin appreciation cycle.
Collecting strategy
Most cards in this set are worth around $0.32 as singles. Opening packs is the fun way to build your base of commons and uncommons with a chance at lucky pulls — but chase cards are statistically unlikely from sealed product. For most master set collectors, the smart approach is packs for bulk, singles for the rest.
Mix of singles and strategic pack opening
Open 1-2 Enhanced Booster Display Boxes at MSRP for the opening experience and bulk completion (expect 30-50% of base set from 1-2 boxes), then buy remaining singles including all 6 SIRs. Grade Lillie's Clefairy ex if pulled with 60/40+ centering; a PSA 10 on a pulled copy is the best possible outcome for this approach.
Track your progress in the Scarlet & Violet Journey Together binder planner →
Community insights
From collector discussions, forums, and social media.
What collectors are saying
- Released March 28, 2025 - first main expansion to feature Trainer's Pokémon mechanic since EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua (2004), bringing N, Lillie, Hop, and Iono's Pokémon as dedicated card treatments
- Lillie's Clefairy ex SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. emerged as the defining chase card - a sleeper that surprised collectors with its sustained high value relative to the rest of the set
- A mid-sized set with a 333-card master (including 143 reverse holos) keeps scope manageable - smaller than Surging Sparks and noticeably cheaper to complete
- Community reception mixed at reveal: pack artwork criticized ('You'd think this is a mini set based on how ugly the pack artwork is') while others praised the Trainer-bond theme as fresh for modern SV era
- Salamence ex SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. and N's Zoroark ex SIR provide secondary chase targets, creating a three-card SIR tier far below Lillie's Clefairy in value
- Japanese Battle Partners released January 24, 2025 - over two months early, giving importers a preview of the SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. lineup before English release
- Iono's Bellibolt ex SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. had strong pre-release hype based on Iono fan popularity but settled well below the hype - speculation traps hit hard in first two weeks
- Enhanced Booster Display Box (Pokemon Center exclusive in North America) includes a stamped N's Reshiram Illustration Rare promo as box topper - the standard booster box lacks this topper
- Set value concentration is extreme: Lillie's Clefairy ex alone represents ~23% of total set value, making it a true outlier rather than a balanced chase hierarchy
- April 2026 market shows sealed booster boxes at a 69% premium over MSRP · Suggested retail priceThe official US retail price set by The Pokemon Company. Stores and resellers often charge more. - which makes sealed holding more attractive than opening for most collectors
- Competitive play adoption minimal relative to Surging Sparks - Journey Together is primarily a collector set, with the Trainer's Pokémon SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. driving demand over gameplay staples
- Community consensus by mid-2025: 'underrated but not undervalued' - the set has appeal but Lillie's Clefairy makes budget master set completion genuinely difficult
Tips from the community
- Buy Lillie's Clefairy ex SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. via singles rather than opening packs - SIR pull rate is 1:86 packs (1.16%), meaning you'd need to open roughly 7-8 booster boxes on average to guarantee finding it
- Complete the base set first (3-4 weeks) before targeting SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. - commons and uncommons are cheap, and getting them done means your remaining budget goes toward the expensive cards rather than bulk
- Japanese Battle Partners provides 20-30% savings on mid-tier SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. (N's Zoroark, Iono's Bellibolt, Hop's Zacian) but English versions recommended for Lillie's Clefairy given higher PSA · Professional Sports AuthenticatorThe largest card grading company. A PSA 10 is its top grade and carries the biggest price premium. 10 demand
- Enhanced Booster Display Box is the only North American retail booster box - verify you're buying the Enhanced version (with promo topper) not a grey-market import of the standard box
- Grade Lillie's Clefairy ex SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. selectively: PSA · Professional Sports AuthenticatorThe largest card grading company. A PSA 10 is its top grade and carries the biggest price premium. 10 population is growing but the 3x-4x potential premium on a pristine copy justifies grading costs if centering is 60/40 or better
- Wait 4-6 weeks post-release before buying non-Lillie's SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. - Iono's Bellibolt lost most of its hype pricing within 6 weeks, illustrating how fast speculation premiums deflate
- Reverse holofoil checklist: 143 reverses covering commons through rares only (no reverse variants for secret rares/SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards.), keeping the reverse acquisition simpler than some SV sets
- Timeline to master set completion: 8-12 months on the budget route, 4-6 months mid-tier, 2-3 months premium
- Hop's Zacian ex SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. offers the best grading candidate outside Lillie's Clefairy - Zacian popularity with competitive players and sword-type collectors creates sustained secondary demand
- Buy Salamence ex SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. sooner rather than later if Dragon-type collectors are your competition - Dragon card demand spikes unpredictably when competitive metas shift
- Build & Battle Boxes return poor EV · Expected valueThe average value of the cards you would pull from a pack or box. Useful for comparing products, not a promise. on any modern SV set - skip entirely for a master set build, that money is better directed toward targeted singles
- Promo N's Reshiram IR · Illustration RareA full-art card showing a Pokemon in an illustrated scene, numbered after the main set. (box topper) is not in the standard set count - decide upfront whether your master set definition includes this promo to avoid scope creep later
Market insights
- Top chase cards by April 2026 value, in order: Lillie's Clefairy ex SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. far in front, then Salamence ex SIR, N's Zoroark ex SIR, Hop's Zacian ex SIR, and Iono's Bellibolt ex SIR
- SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. pull rate from 8,000+ pack community data: 1.16% per pack, significantly worse than the standard SV 1:36 rate seen in earlier sets - only 6 SIRs in the set vs 10-12 in larger releases
- Expected value per pack sits at a small fraction of the market pack cost at April 2026 prices - opening an Enhanced Booster bought on the secondary market is deeply negative EV; this is a keep-sealed set if you paid market rate
- Total set value is distributed extremely unevenly: Lillie's Clefairy ex alone is about 23% of the total, the next three SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. take another sizable slice, and the remaining cards share what's left
- The sealed Enhanced Booster Display Box has climbed steadily from MSRP · Suggested retail priceThe official US retail price set by The Pokemon Company. Stores and resellers often charge more. through its April 2025 launch premium to a stable April 2026 level, outperforming most 2025 SV sets on sealed appreciation
- Complete master set costs break into three stages: the base set is the cheap part, adding all secret rares and SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. multiplies the outlay, and the reverses fill out the rest of the full 333-card master
- Hyper Rare pull rate: 0.73% per pack for 3 Hyper Rares - rarer than SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. statistically but significantly lower value, making them poor grading candidates
- Illustration Rare tier: 11 cards pulling at 8.3% per pack at modest average value - the bulk of EV · Expected valueThe average value of the cards you would pull from a pack or box. Useful for comparing products, not a promise. comes from IRs not SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. in this set, useful for filling out a trade binder
- Japanese Battle Partners singles pricing: N's Zoroark ex SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. 25-30% cheaper, Iono's Bellibolt ex SIR 20-25% cheaper vs English equivalents - savings offset import shipping on larger orders
- Investment outlook: Sealed boxes showing strong appreciation (69% above MSRP · Suggested retail priceThe official US retail price set by The Pokemon Company. Stores and resellers often charge more. at 12 months) - among the better 2025 standard set sealed holds, though Lillie's Clefairy single card dominates ROI narrative
- Lillie's Clefairy ex PSA · Professional Sports AuthenticatorThe largest card grading company. A PSA 10 is its top grade and carries the biggest price premium. 10 premium estimated 3x-4x raw value based on early graded sales - among the stronger grading economics of any 2025 standard set SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards.
Watch out for
- Lillie's Clefairy ex SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. alone runs 7-8% of a full master set budget on one card - plan this purchase carefully rather than buying on release-week impulse
- EV · Expected valueThe average value of the cards you would pull from a pack or box. Useful for comparing products, not a promise. per pack is a small fraction of pack cost at April 2026 prices - if you're opening boxes bought at secondary market rates, most of what you pay per pack is not coming back as card value. Open at MSRP · Suggested retail priceThe official US retail price set by The Pokemon Company. Stores and resellers often charge more. or don't open
- Iono speculation trap: pre-release hype inflated Bellibolt ex on Iono's popularity, then it cratered to a fraction of the peak within 6 weeks. First-week SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. pricing on fan-favorite trainers is unreliable
- Enhanced vs standard box confusion: North America only received the Enhanced Booster Display Box officially. Cheaper 'standard' boxes online may be grey-market imports missing the promo topper
- Hyper Rares pull less frequently than SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. (0.73% vs 1.16%) but are worth far less - do not grade Hyper Rares, the math does not work
- Promo scope creep: the stamped N's Reshiram box topper is separate from the main set. If you include it in your master set definition, factor in that it only comes from the Enhanced Display Box
- Counterfeit risk LOW for most cards given values - Lillie's Clefairy ex is the only card warranting authentication caution; standard UV and QR verification is sufficient for cheaper singles
- Reprint probability MEDIUM-HIGH: standard SV print run, no indication of print limitation; elevated box prices may face correction if Pokemon Center restocks or a wide reprint hits retail
Scarlet & Violet Journey Together grading guide
Which Scarlet & Violet Journey Together cards are worth the $20+/card grading fee? PSA 10 premiums vary significantly by rarity tier. See our complete grading guide for how grading works, costs, and international submission options.
Tier 1 - Grade Selectively
Worth gradingLillie's Clefairy ex offers the best grading economics in the set. 3x-4x PSA 10 multiplier more than covers $75-150 grading cost if copy grades out. Pre-screen 60/40+ centering required. Hop's Zacian ex secondary candidate with sword-type collector demand sustaining graded premiums.
Tier 2 - Conditional Grading
Worth gradingSalamence has Dragon collector demand sustaining moderate graded premiums. N's Zoroark holds value with competitive collector overlap. Grade only pristine copies (60/40+ centering, no whitening). Do not submit if grading costs exceed 50% of projected PSA 10 value.
Tier 3 - Not Recommended
Skip gradingIono's Bellibolt at $25-32 raw barely justifies $75 submission costs even with a 3x multiplier. Hyper Rares are statistically scarce but low-value ($8-15 each); grading costs dwarf any premium. Keep raw.
Tier 4 - Never Grade
Skip gradingGrading costs ($75-150) vastly exceed any graded value. No economic justification for submission on bulk cards from a standard 2025 SV set.
Before you submit — PSA checklist, fees, and tips▾
PSA 10 requirements
- Centering
- 55/45 minimum front and back. Modern SIRs frequently fail here — pre-screen every candidate.
- Corners
- Sharp, no whitening under magnification. Sleeve the moment you pull the card.
- Surface
- No scratches, print lines, or holo damage. SIR foils are especially vulnerable from the factory.
- Edges
- No chipping or fraying. Inspect under bright light.
PSA service tiers
- Value
- $20/card, 4–6 month turnaround. Right for raw values $75–500.
- Regular
- $50/card, 6–8 week turnaround. Right for raw values $500+.
- Express
- $75–150/card, 2–3 week turnaround. Only worth it above $1,000 raw.
Budget for a 5-card submission: $135–170 once you add shipping, insurance, and supplies.
Tips from experienced submitters
- • Pre-screen with a loupe — 70%+ of modern cards fail centering.
- • PSA Collectors Club ($99/year) pays for itself with 2–3 value-tier submissions.
- • Ship in batches of 10+ to amortize shipping and insurance.
- • PSA 9 typically sells at 40–60% of PSA 10 — still a premium over raw.
Storage & protection
Protect your 333-card Scarlet & Violet Journey Together master set with archival binders, perfect-fit sleeves, and top loaders for the chase cards. Plan on $150–250 for complete coverage.
Premium binders
Dragon Shield Codex · $30–50
Archival pages, side-loading pockets, acid-free. For 333 cards, plan on 19 double-sided 9-pocket pages.
Perfect-fit sleeves
Every card · $30–50 total
Prevent micro-scratches from sliding cards in and out of binder pockets. You'll need roughly 4 packs for full coverage.
Top loaders
Chase cards · $15–25/pack
Rigid protection for SIRs and grading candidates. Essential for anything over $23 raw.
Scarlet & Violet Journey Together card list
Every card in the Scarlet & Violet Journey Together master set. Search, filter by rarity or price, and mark off what you own as you go. Tap any card for prices and variants.
Track your collection. Mark cards owned or wanted, add condition & notes, and watch your master set progress.
| Card | Price | Collection |
|---|---|---|
Caterpie1/159 · Common | $0.16 | N RH |
Metapod2/159 · Common | $0.21 | N RH |
Butterfree3/159 · Rare | $0.23 | Holo RH |
Paras4/159 · Common | $0.17 | N RH |
Parasect5/159 · Common | $0.15 | N RH |
Petilil6/159 · Common | $0.13 | N RH |
Lilligant7/159 · Common | $0.21 | N RH |
Maractus8/159 · Uncommon | $0.19 | N RH |
Karrablast9/159 · Common | $0.15 | N RH |
Foongus10/159 · Common | $0.14 | N RH |
Amoonguss ex11/159 · Double Rare | $0.56 | Holo |
Shelmet12/159 · Common | $0.08 | N RH |
Accelgor13/159 · Uncommon | $0.03 | N RH |
Durant14/159 · Common | $0.16 | N RH |
Virizion15/159 · Uncommon | $0.06 | N RH |
Sprigatito16/159 · Common | $0.20 | N RH |
Floragato17/159 · Common | $0.23 | N RH |
Meowscarada18/159 · Rare | $0.24 | Holo RH |
Nymble19/159 · Common | $0.04 | N RH |
Magmar20/159 · Common | $0.13 | N RH |
Magmortar21/159 · Rare | $0.22 | Holo RH |
Torchic22/159 · Common | $0.15 | N RH |
Combusken23/159 · Uncommon | $0.15 | N RH |
Blaziken ex24/159 · Double Rare | $1.35 | Holo |
Torkoal25/159 · Common | $0.16 | N RH |
N's Darumaka26/159 · Common | $0.22 | N RH |
N's Darmanitan27/159 · Uncommon | $0.23 | N RH |
Larvesta28/159 · Common | $0.06 | N RH |
Volcarona29/159 · Uncommon | $0.06 | N RH |
Reshiram ex30/159 · Double Rare | $0.67 | Holo |
Volcanion ex31/159 · Double Rare | $0.79 | Holo |
Articuno32/159 · Uncommon | $0.12 | N RH |
Remoraid33/159 · Common | $0.13 | N RH |
Octillery34/159 · Uncommon | $0.05 | N RH |
Lotad35/159 · Common | $0.15 | N RH |
Lombre36/159 · Common | $0.16 | N RH |
Ludicolo37/159 · Rare | $0.17 | Holo RH |
Wingull38/159 · Common | $0.05 | N RH |
Pelipper39/159 · Uncommon | $0.05 | N RH |
Wailmer40/159 · Common | $0.12 | N RH |
Wailord41/159 · Rare | $0.16 | Holo RH |
Regice42/159 · Uncommon | $0.07 | N RH |
Veluza ex43/159 · Double Rare | $0.58 | Holo |
Alolan Geodude44/159 · Common | $0.16 | N RH |
Alolan Graveler45/159 · Common | $0.14 | N RH |
Alolan Golem46/159 · Uncommon | $0.07 | N RH |
Iono's Voltorb47/159 · Common | $0.20 | N RH |
Iono's Electrode48/159 · Uncommon | $0.16 | N RH |
N's Joltik49/159 · Common | $0.19 | N RH |
Togedemaru50/159 · Common | $0.18 | N RH |
Frequently asked questions
How many cards are in the Journey Together master set?▾
The Journey Together master set is 333 cards: 159 base cards, 143 reverse holofoils, and 31 secret rares and special-art cards. The base set alone is 190 unique cards, numbered 001/159 through the secret rares. Track all 333 with the free interactive checklist on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
What are the chase cards in Journey Together?▾
The top chase card in Journey Together is Lillies Clefairy ex (Special Illustration Rare) at $90.67. Other high-value cards include Salamence ex ($47.59) and Ns Zoroark ex ($40.16). See the full chase card rankings above for current prices.
See also: Chase card rankings, Binder layout planner
How much does a Journey Together master set cost?▾
A complete Journey Together master set is estimated at $456 based on current TCGPlayer market prices. Budget collectors can start with the base set for significantly less, while premium completionists targeting graded copies should expect higher costs.
See also: Master set budgeting guide, Binder layout planner
What is the complete Journey Together master set card list?▾
The Journey Together set contains 159 base cards across 8 rarity tiers plus 31 secret rares. View the complete card list with images, prices, and rarity information on the Journey Together binder layout page on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
How should I organize Journey Together in a binder?▾
For 333 cards (including reverse holos), a 9-pocket binder needs 19 double-sided pages and a 12-pocket binder needs 14 pages. Use Cardrake's visual binder planner to preview exactly how your cards will be laid out before you start sleeving.
See also: Binder layout planner, Binder organization guide
Is there a Journey Together master set checklist?▾
Yes — Cardrake provides a visual master set checklist for Journey Together with all 190 cards. You can track owned and missing cards, view your completion percentage, and plan your binder layout. Sign up for the Collector plan to save your progress.
See also: Binder layout planner
What are the Special Illustration Rares (SIRs) in Journey Together?▾
Journey Together has 6 Special Illustration Rares: Volcanion ex (182/159), Ionos Bellibolt ex (183/159), Lillies Clefairy ex (184/159), Ns Zoroark ex (185/159), Hops Zacian ex (186/159), Salamence ex (187/159). SIRs are the set's premier chase cards — check the chase card rankings above for current market prices.
See also: Chase card rankings, Binder layout planner
Is Journey Together worth collecting as a master set?▾
Journey Together has 190 unique cards with an estimated completion cost of $456. It is a mid-sized master set that offers a solid collecting challenge. With 11 cards over $10, most of the value is concentrated in a few key cards.
See also: Master set guide, Binder layout planner
What is the Journey Together SIR pull rate?▾
Based on 8,000+ pack opening data, the SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. pull rate is approximately 1.16% per pack, roughly 1 SIR every 86 packs. This is significantly worse than earlier Scarlet & Violet sets like Surging Sparks or Stellar Crown which averaged around 1:36 packs. Journey Together only has 6 SIRs in the set versus 10-12 in larger releases, which contributes to this lower rate.
Does Journey Together have a booster box in North America?▾
North America received only the Enhanced Booster Display Box (36 packs plus a stamped N's Reshiram Illustration Rare promo card as box topper), not the standard booster box. The standard booster box without the promo topper is the European version. When buying online, confirm you're getting the Enhanced version (with promo) if you want the complete product.
How does Journey Together compare to Surging Sparks for master set collectors?▾
Journey Together is somewhat cheaper to complete overall than Surging Sparks but has a more difficult single-card acquisition problem: Lillie's Clefairy ex SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. must be bought as a single (EV · Expected valueThe average value of the cards you would pull from a pack or box. Useful for comparing products, not a promise. odds make pulling it impractical), whereas Surging Sparks spread its top value across Pikachu ex, Latias/Latios, and Milotic. Journey Together is collector-focused; Surging Sparks had stronger competitive play demand.
What is the Journey Together Enhanced Booster Display Box promo card?▾
The box topper promo is a stamped Illustration Rare version of N's Reshiram. It is not part of the standard set. It has a distinct promo stamp and is only available in the Enhanced Booster Display Box sold in North America. If your master set definition includes promos, you'll need at least one Enhanced Display Box or purchase the promo single separately on the secondary market.
Should I grade Lillie's Clefairy ex SIR from Journey Together?▾
Yes, selectively. Early graded sale data suggests a 3x-4x PSA · Professional Sports AuthenticatorThe largest card grading company. A PSA 10 is its top grade and carries the biggest price premium. 10 multiplier over raw, which more than covers grading costs if you land a PSA 10. Pre-screen centering with a jeweler's loupe before submitting; 60/40 minimum, 65/35 preferred. PSA 10 rate on modern SV SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. typically runs 25-35%. Grade only if you have a copy with strong centering. Don't submit a borderline card hoping for the grade.
Are Japanese Battle Partners cards cheaper than English Journey Together?▾
Yes, for most SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. except potentially Lillie's Clefairy. Japanese Battle Partners provides 20-30% savings on N's Zoroark ex, Iono's Bellibolt ex, and Hop's Zacian ex versus English equivalents. Lillie's Clefairy has similar demand in Japan given the character's popularity, so the discount there is smaller. Import shipping via Buyee or FromJapan adds a flat per-shipment fee, so batch a larger order to make the savings meaningful.
What Trainer's Pokémon are featured in Journey Together?▾
Four Trainer-Pokémon pairs are the set's theme: N and Zoroark (Black & White), Lillie and Clefairy (Sun & Moon), Hop and Zacian (Sword & Shield), and Iono and Bellibolt (Scarlet & Violet). Each Trainer appears on multiple card variants: Double Rare, Ultra Rare full art, Special Illustration Rare, and in some cases Hyper Rare gold cards. The four Trainers also appear as the pack artwork, which is an unusually clean product identity for a modern SV set.
Which Journey Together products offer the best value?▾
If buying at MSRP · Suggested retail priceThe official US retail price set by The Pokemon Company. Stores and resellers often charge more.: the Enhanced Booster Display Box (36 packs plus promo) is the only real option. Elite Trainer Box (9 packs) is acceptable for a gift or casual opening. At secondary market prices, no sealed product makes sense to open. EV · Expected valueThe average value of the cards you would pull from a pack or box. Useful for comparing products, not a promise. is deeply negative. Buy singles for completion and only open sealed product if you sourced it at MSRP.