Bullish Pokemon TCG Market Pulse: Grading Watch
This report covers 1,535 qualified movers: 984 rose and 551 declined. The remaining 40,876 of 42,411 tracked cards are outside this directional view.
Market state
Among 1,535 qualified market movers, risers led 984 to 551 with a recorded 7-day direction (64.1%).
Tracked
42,411
Qualified up
984
Qualified down
551
Top move
+236.7%
Qualified mover breadth
7-day direction among qualified movers from PokeFocus daily market snapshot
984
qualified movers up
64.1% of qualified movers
551
qualified movers down
35.9% of qualified movers
Based on 1,535 qualified movers with a recorded 7-day direction. The remaining 40,876 tracked cards are not counted as flat; they are outside this movement view and may include near-flat or otherwise unqualified records.
Since the previous report
What changed
- This report covers 1,535 qualified movers: 984 rose and 551 declined. The remaining 40,876 of 42,411 tracked cards are outside this directional view.
- Grading Watch is the primary evidence in this report.
- 9 evidence sections pair each report read with a measured visual and inspectable exact values.
Grading read
Grading Watch
PSA 10 premiums continue to demonstrate strong returns, with Hoothoot achieving a remarkable 75.6x premium, moving from a raw price of $9.99 to $755.40.
- Gengar also shows a solid 65.9x premium, currently valued at $394.99.
- Other cards like Charizard and Pikachu ex exhibit premiums of 60.4x and 58.8x, respectively, indicating that graded cards are becoming increasingly sought after.
- Investors should focus on these cards for potential high cost spread through grading.
- Raw
- $9.99
- PSA 10
- $755.40
- Premium
- 75.6x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 3
- Raw
- $5.99
- PSA 10
- $394.99
- Premium
- 65.9x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 6
- Raw
- $5.07
- PSA 10
- $305.99
- Premium
- 60.4x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 7
- Raw
- $11.15
- PSA 10
- $655.72
- Premium
- 58.8x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 5
- Raw
- $11.99
- PSA 10
- $530.48
- Premium
- 44.2x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 10
- Raw
- $8.25
- PSA 10
- $346.15
- Premium
- 42.0x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 5
- Raw
- $5.84
- PSA 10
- $242.12
- Premium
- 41.5x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 3
- Raw
- $8.30
- PSA 10
- $273.61
- Premium
- 33.0x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 12
- Raw
- $6.73
- PSA 10
- $277.17
- Premium
- 41.2x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 7
- Raw
- $7.74
- PSA 10
- $250.00
- Premium
- 32.3x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 16
| Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Premium | PSA 10 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | $9.99 | $755.40 | 75.6x | 3 |
 | $5.99 | $394.99 | 65.9x | 6 |
 | $5.07 | $305.99 | 60.4x | 7 |
 | $11.15 | $655.72 | 58.8x | 5 |
 | $11.99 | $530.48 | 44.2x | 10 |
 | $8.25 | $346.15 | 42.0x | 5 |
 | $5.84 | $242.12 | 41.5x | 3 |
 | $8.30 | $273.61 | 33.0x | 12 |
| $6.73 | $277.17 | 41.2x | 7 |
 | $7.74 | $250.00 | 32.3x | 16 |
Momentum read
Top Movers
Drifblim - 006 (Cosmos Holo) leads the public-quality movers at +236.7% over seven days near $4.09.
- Use it alongside the breadth, volume, and set signals below to judge whether the move has support.
Recent price movement
Current price · 7-day change · 7-day / 30-day sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- Market
- $4.09
- 7d move
- +236.7%
- Sales
- 4 / 13 7d / 30d
- Market
- $3.06
- 7d move
- +130.4%
- Sales
- 4 / 8 7d / 30d
- Market
- $6.25
- 7d move
- +83.3%
- Sales
- 5 / 13 7d / 30d
- Market
- $3.87
- 7d move
- +59.1%
- Sales
- 1 / 18 7d / 30d
- Market
- $6.18
- 7d move
- +44.4%
- Sales
- 0 / 5 7d / 30d
- Market
- $38.77
- 7d move
- +53.8%
- Sales
- 18 / 96 7d / 30d
Volume read
Volume Watch
Unusual volume activity indicates strong demand for several cards.
- Drifblim - 006 (Cosmos Holo) saw a remarkable 4.2x increase in volume, with 31 sales compared to an average of 7, coinciding with its 236.7% price increase.
- Meanwhile, Cyndaquil from ME Mega Evolution Promo also experienced a 4.1x volume spike, now priced at $38.77 after a 53.8% rise, signaling heightened collector interest.
- Conversely, Scorbunny's 4.2x volume increase coincided with a significant price drop of 41.0%, suggesting potential monitor-off activity.
- Market
- $17.76
- 7d Move
- +42.5%
- Volume Multiple
- 3.5x
- Market
- $2.01
- 7d Move
- +236.7%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.2x
- Market
- $3.82
- 7d Move
- -41.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.2x
- Market
- $4.79
- 7d Move
- -13.9%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.2x
- Market
- $27.70
- 7d Move
- +50.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 3.3x
- Market
- $3.38
- 7d Move
- -11.8%
- Volume Multiple
- 3.3x
- Market
- $3.86
- 7d Move
- -30.3%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.1x
- Market
- $7.70
- 7d Move
- +53.8%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.1x
- Market
- $12.22
- 7d Move
- +19.3%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.0x
- Market
- $19.63
- 7d Move
- -100.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 3.9x
| Card | Market | 7d Move | Volume Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|
 | $17.76 | +42.5% | 3.5x |
| $2.01 | +236.7% | 4.2x |
 | $3.82 | -41.0% | 4.2x |
 | $4.79 | -13.9% | 4.2x |
 | $27.70 | +50.0% | 3.3x |
 | $3.38 | -11.8% | 3.3x |
 | $3.86 | -30.3% | 4.1x |
| $7.70 | +53.8% | 4.1x |
 | $12.22 | +19.3% | 4.0x |
 | $19.63 | -100.0% | 3.9x |
Price reset
Notable Declines
Sobble from ME Mega Evolution Promo has seen a steep decline of 47.4%, now priced at $11.12, raising questions about its long-term value.
- Scorbunny and Tepig are also down 41.0% and 34.8%, respectively, suggesting additional tracking context for savvy investors.
- With Sobble's composite score at 27 and a 30-day volume of 28, it may be below the modeled reference in a recovering market.
- Investors should consider these declines as potential entry points, especially given the fair value context for these cards.
Recent price movement
Current price · 7-day change · 7-day / 30-day sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- Market
- $11.12
- 7d move
- -47.4%
- Sales
- 16 / 82 7d / 30d
- Market
- $3.03
- 7d move
- -33.7%
- Sales
- 24 / 115 7d / 30d
- Market
- $13.11
- 7d move
- -41.0%
- Sales
- 17 / 90 7d / 30d
- Market
- $14.04
- 7d move
- -34.8%
- Sales
- 14 / 65 7d / 30d
- Market
- $3.71
- 7d move
- -26.0%
- Sales
- 16 / 74 7d / 30d
- Market
- $5.76
- 7d move
- -25.8%
- Sales
- 2 / 6 7d / 30d
Set read
Set Spotlight: SV07 Stellar Crown
The SV07 Stellar Crown set has shown an average 7-day price change of +4.0%, with 316 cards tracked.
- Despite its low composite score of 2, the set has produced significant individual gains, particularly with Slowpoke's 1244.4% increase.
- The set's overall performance indicates a growing interest, but investors should remain cautious due to the lack of high momentum cards.
Featured set profile
Snapshot profile · Window: 7-day measurement window · Source: PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- Market
- $6.17
- 7d Move
- +4.0%
Sector read
Sector Analysis
In the past week, SWSH10 Astral Radiance has outperformed the market average with a 7-day change of +6.7%, significantly surpassing the market's +0.2% average.
- This set has a composite score of 2 and includes 353 cards, with Registeel leading as the top gainer at +2289.7%.
- In contrast, SV07 Stellar Crown, with a 7-day change of +4.0%, has also outperformed the market, driven by Slowpoke's impressive 1244.4% increase.
- However, its average composite score remains low at 2, indicating limited high-value cards.
The Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery set has shown a +3.9% change, slightly outperforming the market, but with a more substantial composite score of 31, indicating a healthier mix of valuable cards.
Set highlights
7-day set movement vs market · 30-day card sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- 7d movement
- —
- Tracked card value
- $6.70
- Vs market
- —
- 30d card sales
- —
- 7d movement
- —
- Tracked card value
- $4.00
- Vs market
- —
- 30d card sales
- —
Set read
Sets in Motion
This week, ME04 Chaos Rising has seen a total value decrease of 8.2%, now standing at $1,033.09, with an average card price of $5.09.
- In contrast, SWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery has gained 4.7%, totaling $647.42 with an average price of $21.58 per card.
- The significant sales volume in SWSH11 indicates strong demand, while ME04's decline suggests waning interest, particularly in sealed products.
Set highlights
7-day set movement vs market · 30-day card sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- 7d movement
- -8.2%
- Tracked card value
- $1,033.09
- Vs market
- —
- 30d card sales
- 21,071
- 7d movement
- +4.7%
- Tracked card value
- $647.42
- Vs market
- —
- 30d card sales
- 3,457
Fair value read
Solid Value Plays
Several below the modeled reference cards present strong model gap potential.
- Shining Volcanion is currently priced at $7.15 with a fair value of $66.26, signaling an impressive +826.7% model gap and a STRONG_BUY signal with 51% confidence.
- Similarly, Nemona at $8.05 has a fair value of $64.03, representing a +695.4% model gap, also marked as a STRONG_BUY with 85% confidence.
- Other notable mentions include Darkrai EX and Ho-Oh EX, both showing over +600% model gap, making them attractive market comparisons.
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $7.15
- Fair Value
- $66.26
- Confidence
- 51%
- model gap %
- +826.7%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $8.05
- Fair Value
- $64.03
- Confidence
- 85%
- model gap %
- +695.4%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $11.79
- Fair Value
- $83.49
- Confidence
- 55%
- model gap %
- +608.1%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $6.24
- Fair Value
- $43.61
- Confidence
- 53%
- model gap %
- +598.9%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $9.94
- Fair Value
- $66.48
- Confidence
- 85%
- model gap %
- +568.8%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $7.44
- Fair Value
- $38.86
- Confidence
- 51%
- model gap %
- +422.3%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $12.12
- Fair Value
- $47.57
- Confidence
- 56%
- model gap %
- +292.5%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $9.15
- Fair Value
- $42.14
- Confidence
- 55%
- model gap %
- +360.5%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $19.23
- Fair Value
- $74.41
- Confidence
- 85%
- model gap %
- +286.9%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $5.25
- Fair Value
- $20.13
- Confidence
- 85%
- model gap %
- +283.4%
| Card | Signal | Market | Fair Value | Confidence | model gap % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | STRONG BUY | $7.15 | $66.26 | 51% | +826.7% |
 | STRONG BUY | $8.05 | $64.03 | 85% | +695.4% |
 | STRONG BUY | $11.79 | $83.49 | 55% | +608.1% |
 | STRONG BUY | $6.24 | $43.61 | 53% | +598.9% |
 | STRONG BUY | $9.94 | $66.48 | 85% | +568.8% |
 | STRONG BUY | $7.44 | $38.86 | 51% | +422.3% |
 | STRONG BUY | $12.12 | $47.57 | 56% | +292.5% |
 | STRONG BUY | $9.15 | $42.14 | 55% | +360.5% |
 | STRONG BUY | $19.23 | $74.41 | 85% | +286.9% |
 | STRONG BUY | $5.25 | $20.13 | 85% | +283.4% |
Pack read
Pack Value Plays
Pack-per-dollar plays focus on standard sealed Pokemon TCG products, with seasonal mini-pack products removed from the comparison.
- Market
- $6.09
- 30d Sales
- 26
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $6.09
- Market
- $219.63
- 30d Sales
- 26
- Packs
- 36
- $/Pack
- $6.10
- Market
- $233.62
- 30d Sales
- 18
- Packs
- 36
- $/Pack
- $6.49
- Market
- $40.59
- 30d Sales
- 26
- Packs
- 6
- $/Pack
- $6.77
- Market
- $250.00
- 30d Sales
- 24
- Packs
- 36
- $/Pack
- $6.94
- Market
- $7.20
- 30d Sales
- 26
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $7.20
- Market
- $44.02
- 30d Sales
- 18
- Packs
- 6
- $/Pack
- $7.34
- Market
- $7.65
- 30d Sales
- 25
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $7.65
- Market
- $71.08
- 30d Sales
- 27
- Packs
- 9
- $/Pack
- $7.90
| Product | Set | Market | 30d Sales | Packs | $/Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | $6.09 | 26 | 1 | $6.09 |
 | | $219.63 | 26 | 36 | $6.10 |
 | | $233.62 | 18 | 36 | $6.49 |
 | | $40.59 | 26 | 6 | $6.77 |
 |  | $250.00 | 24 | 36 | $6.94 |
 | | $7.20 | 26 | 1 | $7.20 |
 | | $44.02 | 18 | 6 | $7.34 |
 | | $7.65 | 25 | 1 | $7.65 |
 | | $71.08 | 27 | 9 | $7.90 |
Market Pulse is generated from PokeFocus market data and AI-assisted analysis, then checked against its structured source values before publication. It is factual market context for collector research, not a recommendation. Inspect current listing photos, seller details, condition, and live marketplace pricing before acting.