Buying Pokémon TCG at RRP in Australia
RRP is the normal shelf price at Australian retailers (Americans call it MSRP). Anything well above it is resale. Here is what each type of Pokémon TCG product should cost, and how to actually buy at that price.
Updated . Figures come from PokéMafia tracking every Australian retailer listing.
Pokémon TCG RRP in Australia
Typical launch price at major Australian retailers for current Mega Evolution era sets. These are the lowest prices PokéMafia tracked across retailers; individual stores and sales can differ.
- Sleeved booster pack$8 to $8.50
One pack. The cheapest way in, and the first thing to go.
- Three-booster blisterabout $26
Three packs plus a promo card. Target's Chaos Rising preorder was $26.
- Booster bundle$50 to $54
Six packs. Usually the best value per pack at RRP.
- Elite Trainer Box (ETB)$100
Nine packs plus sleeves, dice and accessories. Older Scarlet & Violet ETBs were lower, Prismatic Evolutions was $79.
- Booster display (36 packs)about $299
Often called a booster box. Target listed Chaos Rising at $299.
- Tins$20 to $45
Most land around $25.
- Premium and special collectionsvaries
Priced per product. A Super Premium Collection was $180.
How to tell RRP from resale
- A new-release Elite Trainer Box listed well over $100, or a booster bundle well over $54, is resale pricing, not RRP.
- Marketplace sellers often list sealed product before release at a markup. The same item usually turns up at RRP at a major retailer as a preorder or restock.
Where to buy at RRP
The major retailers all sell at or near RRP: JB Hi-Fi, EB Games, Big W, Kmart, Target, Toymate, Myer, David Jones, Officeworks, Costco, Woolworths and Amazon Australia. Independent stores such as Good Games, Games World, General Games and Toyworld stock it too. See how each Australian retailer releases stock.
How to actually buy at RRP
- Preorder on the first day. Most new sets open for preorder about two months before release. See when each retailer opens preorders.
- Catch restocks as they happen. Online restocks often last minutes, and they are not announced.
- Know release days. Target mostly lists new products on release day, and many stores put new stock out that day.
- Check in store. Plenty of stock is sold over the counter and never goes online.
Common questions
What is the RRP of a Pokémon Elite Trainer Box in Australia?
Current Mega Evolution era Elite Trainer Boxes sell for $100 at major Australian retailers at launch. Some older Scarlet & Violet sets were lower, for example Prismatic Evolutions at $79.
How much is a Pokémon booster pack in Australia?
A sleeved booster pack is about $8 to $8.50 at major Australian retailers.
How much is a Pokémon booster box in Australia?
A 36-pack booster display is about $299 at RRP. Target listed the Chaos Rising display at $299.
Is MSRP the same as RRP?
Yes. MSRP (manufacturer's suggested retail price) is the American term. In Australia it is called RRP (recommended retail price). Both mean the normal shelf price before resale markup.
Where can I buy Pokémon cards at RRP in Australia?
JB Hi-Fi, EB Games, Big W, Kmart, Target, Toymate, Myer, David Jones, Officeworks, Costco, Woolworths, Amazon Australia and independent game stores all sell at or near RRP. The catch is speed: popular products sell out within minutes of going live.
Why is Pokémon TCG always sold out in Australia?
Demand is far higher than the stock retailers receive, and a lot of it goes to resellers who are watching the same pages. Restocks arrive in unannounced waves, online and in store, so the people who get RRP stock are the ones who know first.