Amazon Pre-Order Price Guarantee Explained

If an item shows Amazon's Pre-Order Price Guarantee at checkout, eligible orders should get the lowest Amazon.com price from the time you order through the end of release day.

If the price drops before shipping, Amazon can adjust the order price. If it ships before release day, Amazon says the difference may come back as a refund after release.

What to check

• Seller is Amazon.com, not a third-party seller.
• The Pre-Order Price Guarantee appears in checkout or your order summary.
• Only Amazon.com price drops count. Other retailers and marketplace sellers do not.
• The price window runs from your order time through the end of the item's release date.

Pokemon example

Pokemon lists Chaos Rising as available May 22, 2026.

Pokemon TCG: Mega Evolution-Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box,

Pokemon TCG: Mega Evolution-Chaos Booster Bundle,

Pokemon TCG: Mega Evolution-Chaos Booster Display,

Bottom line

Checking out can make sense if the guarantee is shown. Screenshot the guarantee message, keep the order active, and leave Restockd alerts on in case Amazon or another retailer drops lower before release.

Sources

• Amazon: Pre-Order Price Guarantee