TL;DR: As of Aug. 3, you can get the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution — Pitch Black booster bundle for $42.99 at Amazon.

If you're looking to rip open packs from the Mega Evolution — Pitch Black expansion, booster bundles are one of the most cost-effective ways to do it. Instead of paying extra for the dice, sleeves, and play accessories stuffed inside an Elite Trainer Box, the booster bundle gives you straight pack value.

Right now, you can get the six-pack bundle at Amazon for $42.99. If you're willing to look outside of Amazon to stretch your dollar even further, Galactic Toys currently has it on sale for $34.95 (and TCGplayer listings are sitting around $38.70 shipped). While Amazon offers fast shipping, ordering through Galactic Toys drops your per-pack price from over $7.25 down to under $5.85, putting about $8.60 back in your pocket.

Either way, inside the box you get six sealed booster packs featuring the set's top hits like Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraora ex, and Mega Chandelure ex. If you value Prime shipping and easy returns, Amazon is the convenient pick — but if you want the lowest cost per pack, Galactic Toys is the better option.

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