Black Friday Pokemon card deals 2023 - get ready for this year's best discounts

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Black Friday Pokemon card deals are some of the best you can expect all year, and we're always taken aback by how decent they actually are. In fact, they've only gotten better over time.

You'll want to be quick, though. Pokemon might have maintained its slot as one of the best card games out there, but that means the competition for those reductions is fierce. In much the same way, it's a good idea to do some research on where those Black Friday Pokemon card deals are going to appear - speed is of the essence if you want to avoid missing the most tempting Black Friday Pokemon deals.

That's why our experts have compiled all their best hints and tips here to help you score a discount during 2023's Black Friday Pokemon card deals, including everything from the retailers you should prioritize to last year's best offers. Basically? We've got you covered if you want to ace 2023's Black Friday gaming deals.

Black Friday Pokemon card deals - FAQ

Black Friday Pokemon cards — (Image credit: The Pokemon Company)

When will Black Friday Pokemon card deals start?

Things change and people do too, but there's one thing you can always rely on - when Black Friday takes place. It traditionally occurs the day after Thanksgiving and on the final Friday of November. In other words, the 2023 Black Friday Pokemon deals will be here in force on November 24.

Although that's when the best offers will kick off, it's a good idea to keep an eye out before then as well. The savings start to make an appearance from mid-November onward, and then they roll into the week after (at which point they'll become 'Cyber Monday' reductions).

Where will I find the best Black Friday Pokemon card deals?

Even though Amazon is always a good bet when it comes to Black Friday Pokemon cards, the likes of Walmart (in-store, anyway) are often pretty great in terms of discounts. Unfortunately, everyone's cottoned on to this fact and the shelves are stripped bare pretty fast. That means you'll need to be fast if you want to catch 'em all - OK, fine (we'll stop with the Pokejokes now).

- Amazon USA: A (opens in new tab)reliable choice for variety and deals on major packs (opens in new tab)
- Amazon UK: Trad (opens in new tab)itionally good for discounts on the biggest sets (opens in new tab)
- Walmart: Offer (opens in new tab)s a surprising range of card deals, especially in-store (opens in new tab)
- Best Buy: Plent (opens in new tab)y of boxsets available, but mainly new ones (opens in new tab)

Black Friday Pokemon card deals - what to expect

The Pokemon Trading Card Game doesn't get reduced in price very often, so that makes any discount you can lay your hands on worth considering. Because most sets old and new hold their value throughout the year, don't hesitate to pounce on any saving that appears this November - even if it's a small one.

In our experience, we've found that the majority of discounts are on tins or pre-made decks of cards... especially if they come with freebies like t-shirts. Boosters occasionally get a reduction too, but those offers seem rarer.

If you're a newcomer, you should definitely check out the Pokemon Battle Academy box

Actually, 'rare' is a good way to describe Black Friday Pokemon card deals. They aren't all that common, so don't hesitate if you see any kind of discount at all. It might be the best you'll get.

If you're a newcomer, you should definitely check out the Pokemon Battle Academy box this Black Friday though; it's a super effective introduction (apologies, it was too tempting) to the game itself and gives you everything you need to play right away. Because it often gets a price cut and has been reduced during Black Friday before, we'd say to keep an eye on it as we enter the November sales season.

Last year's best Black Friday Pokemon card deals

Want a more specific example of what goes on offer during the Black Friday Pokemon card deals? No problem. We've rounded up our favorite offers from 2022 below, and they should help you know what's coming this year.

USA

Trainer's Toolkit | ~~$29.99~~ $20.99 at Best Buy
Save $9 - Regardless of whether you're new to the game or just want to supercharge your existing collection, this Trainer's Toolkit is a must-have... and seeing it drop by $9 in November last year made it one of the better Black Friday Pokemon card deals. Besides getting you useful cards to boost your deck basic Energy to power them, it featured 65 card sleeves, a deck builder's guide, and more accessories to help you out. That's it was lowest price by a dollar, too! In other words, the sale isn't just about the cards themselves.

UK

There are plenty of other offers to choose from, including Black Friday board game deals, Black Friday Lego deals, and 2023's D&D Black Friday deals. Take a look if you want some gift-giving inspiration! Of course, we're also rounding up everything we expect to see in this year's Black Friday video game deals as well.

As the site's Tabletop & Merch Editor, you'll find my grubby paws on everything from board game reviews to Lego buying guides. I have been writing about games in one form or another since 2012 and can normally be found cackling over some evil plan I've cooked up for my group's next Dungeons & Dragons campaign.

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