Neutral Pokemon TCG Market Pulse: Grading Watch
This report covers 1,167 qualified movers: 572 rose and 595 declined. The remaining 41,291 of 42,458 tracked cards are outside this directional view.
Market state
Among 1,167 qualified market movers, decliners led 595 to 572 with a recorded 7-day direction (51.0%).
Tracked
42,458
Qualified up
572
Qualified down
595
Top move
+236.7%
Qualified mover breadth
7-day direction among qualified movers from PokeFocus daily market snapshot
572
qualified movers up
49.0% of qualified movers
595
qualified movers down
51.0% of qualified movers
Based on 1,167 qualified movers with a recorded 7-day direction. The remaining 41,291 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 1,167 qualified movers: 572 rose and 595 declined. The remaining 41,291 of 42,458 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
Gengar's raw price of $5.99 yields a PSA 10 premium of $394.99, reflecting a 65.9x premium.
- Charizard also shows strong grading potential, with a raw price of $5.07 leading to a PSA 10 value of $305.99, a 60.4x premium, indicating strong collector interest in graded cards.
- 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
- $5.39
- PSA 10
- $245.70
- Premium
- 45.6x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 3
- Raw
- $8.32
- PSA 10
- $347.02
- Premium
- 41.7x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 5
- Raw
- $12.31
- PSA 10
- $500.98
- Premium
- 40.7x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 21
- Raw
- $7.74
- PSA 10
- $229.50
- Premium
- 29.7x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 39
- Raw
- $8.30
- PSA 10
- $305.99
- Premium
- 36.9x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 10
- Raw
- $6.99
- PSA 10
- $205.12
- Premium
- 29.3x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 7
- Raw
- $7.31
- PSA 10
- $266.82
- Premium
- 36.5x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 7
- Raw
- $7.52
- PSA 10
- $243.23
- Premium
- 32.3x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 31
| Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Premium | PSA 10 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | $5.99 | $394.99 | 65.9x | 6 |
 | $5.07 | $305.99 | 60.4x | 7 |
 | $5.39 | $245.70 | 45.6x | 3 |
 | $8.32 | $347.02 | 41.7x | 5 |
 | $12.31 | $500.98 | 40.7x | 21 |
 | $7.74 | $229.50 | 29.7x | 39 |
 | $8.30 | $305.99 | 36.9x | 10 |
 | $6.99 | $205.12 | 29.3x | 7 |
| $7.31 | $266.82 | 36.5x | 7 |
 | $7.52 | $243.23 | 32.3x | 31 |
Momentum read
Top Movers
Drifblim - 006 (Cosmos Holo) #006 from ME Mega Evolution Promo leads with a staggering +236.7% increase to $3.78.
- Perrin #209/167 from SV06 Twilight Masquerade follows with a +49.9% rise to $6.88.
- Krokorok #136/086 from SV Black Bolt also shows strength, increasing +41.8% to $14.52.
Recent price movement
Current price · 7-day change · 7-day / 30-day sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- Market
- $3.78
- 7d move
- +236.7%
- Sales
- 4 / 13 7d / 30d
- Market
- $6.88
- 7d move
- +49.9%
- Sales
- 4 / 20 7d / 30d
- Market
- $14.52
- 7d move
- +41.8%
- Sales
- 6 / 17 7d / 30d
- Market
- $11.31
- 7d move
- +40.7%
- Sales
- 6 / 16 7d / 30d
- Market
- $4.09
- 7d move
- +36.4%
- Sales
- 2 / 29 7d / 30d
- Market
- $4.81
- 7d move
- +36.2%
- Sales
- 1 / 14 7d / 30d
Volume read
Volume Watch
Drifblim - 006 (Cosmos Holo) has seen a volume spike of 4.2x normal levels, with 31 sales in the last week compared to an average of 7.
- This suggests robust demand and confirms the recent price surge.
- Market
- $134.97
- 7d Move
- 0.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
- Market
- $2.46
- 7d Move
- 0.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
- Market
- $2.01
- 7d Move
- +236.7%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.2x
- Market
- $60.77
- 7d Move
- +23.2%
- Volume Multiple
- 3.9x
- Market
- $19.63
- 7d Move
- -100.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 3.9x
- Market
- $27.70
- 7d Move
- +50.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 3.3x
- Market
- $2.02
- 7d Move
- -17.9%
- Volume Multiple
- 3.7x
- Market
- $17.76
- 7d Move
- +42.5%
- Volume Multiple
- 3.5x
- Market
- $359.95
- 7d Move
- 0.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 3.5x
- Market
- $19.56
- 7d Move
- 0.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 3.0x
| Card | Market | 7d Move | Volume Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|
 | $134.97 | 0.0% | 4.3x |
 | $2.46 | 0.0% | 4.3x |
| $2.01 | +236.7% | 4.2x |
 | $60.77 | +23.2% | 3.9x |
 | $19.63 | -100.0% | 3.9x |
 | $27.70 | +50.0% | 3.3x |
 | $2.02 | -17.9% | 3.7x |
 | $17.76 | +42.5% | 3.5x |
 | $359.95 | 0.0% | 3.5x |
 | $19.56 | 0.0% | 3.0x |
Price reset
Notable Declines
Chikorita #046 from ME Mega Evolution Promo has experienced a notable decline of -35.5% to $19.42, presenting a potential inspect opportunity given its historical value.
- Similarly, Cyndaquil #047 from ME Mega Evolution Promo is down -32.2% to $28.05, indicating possible undervaluation in the current market.
Recent price movement
Current price · 7-day change · 7-day / 30-day sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- Market
- $19.42
- 7d move
- -35.5%
- Sales
- 31 / 143 7d / 30d
- Market
- $13.40
- 7d move
- -33.3%
- Sales
- 17 / 88 7d / 30d
- Market
- $28.05
- 7d move
- -32.2%
- Sales
- 18 / 96 7d / 30d
- Market
- $11.89
- 7d move
- -24.6%
- Sales
- 17 / 90 7d / 30d
- Market
- $7.86
- 7d move
- -25.7%
- Sales
- 14 / 81 7d / 30d
- Market
- $8.65
- 7d move
- -22.4%
- Sales
- 16 / 82 7d / 30d
Set read
Set Spotlight: SV08 Surging Sparks
SV08 Surging Sparks has shown a modest average 7-day price change of +1.7% with a composite score of 30.
- The set includes 43 tracked cards, with Shiinotic being the top performer, priced at $4.09, up +36.4%.
- The set's overall performance remains stable, albeit without high momentum cards.
Featured set profile
Snapshot profile · Window: 7-day measurement window · Source: PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- Market
- $3.94
- 7d Move
- +1.7%
Sector read
Sector Analysis
ME03 Perfect Order (2026) is underperforming the market average with a 7-day change of -6.1%, while the market average is +0.3%.
- In contrast, ME02 Phantasmal Flames (2025) also lags with a -4.9% change, indicating a trend of declining interest in these sets.
- Both sets have lower composite scores and significant sales volumes, suggesting a need for reevaluation.
Set highlights
7-day set movement vs market · 30-day card sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- 7d movement
- —
- Tracked card value
- -$6.10
- Vs market
- —
- 30d card sales
- —
- 7d movement
- —
- Tracked card value
- -$4.90
- Vs market
- —
- 30d card sales
- —
Set read
Sets in Motion
ME03 Perfect Order (2026) has a total set value of $727.06, down -6.4% over the last 7 days, with 11,693 sales.
- In contrast, ME02 Phantasmal Flames (2025) holds a total set value of $1,423.28, showing a slight increase of +1.3%, indicating better market resilience.
Set highlights
7-day set movement vs market · 30-day card sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- 7d movement
- -7.8%
- Tracked card value
- $1,099.87
- Vs market
- —
- 30d card sales
- 14,307
- 7d movement
- -6.4%
- Tracked card value
- $727.06
- Vs market
- —
- 30d card sales
- 11,693
Fair value read
Solid Value Plays
Shining Volcanion is currently priced at $7.25 with a fair value of $67.17, indicating an model gap of +826.5% and a STRONG_BUY signal at 51% confidence.
- Similarly, Nemona at $7.69 has a fair value of $64.04, suggesting a +732.8% model gap with an 85% confidence level.
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $7.25
- Fair Value
- $67.17
- Confidence
- 51%
- model gap %
- +826.5%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $7.69
- Fair Value
- $64.04
- Confidence
- 85%
- model gap %
- +732.8%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $12.04
- Fair Value
- $83.56
- Confidence
- 55%
- model gap %
- +594.0%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $9.66
- Fair Value
- $66.28
- Confidence
- 85%
- model gap %
- +586.1%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $6.37
- Fair Value
- $43.63
- Confidence
- 53%
- model gap %
- +584.9%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $7.19
- Fair Value
- $38.95
- Confidence
- 51%
- model gap %
- +441.7%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $8.93
- Fair Value
- $42.73
- Confidence
- 55%
- model gap %
- +378.5%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $17.89
- Fair Value
- $74.00
- Confidence
- 85%
- model gap %
- +313.6%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $5.72
- Fair Value
- $22.63
- Confidence
- 85%
- model gap %
- +295.6%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $11.17
- Fair Value
- $48.26
- Confidence
- 67%
- model gap %
- +332.1%
| Card | Signal | Market | Fair Value | Confidence | model gap % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | STRONG BUY | $7.25 | $67.17 | 51% | +826.5% |
 | STRONG BUY | $7.69 | $64.04 | 85% | +732.8% |
 | STRONG BUY | $12.04 | $83.56 | 55% | +594.0% |
 | STRONG BUY | $9.66 | $66.28 | 85% | +586.1% |
 | STRONG BUY | $6.37 | $43.63 | 53% | +584.9% |
 | STRONG BUY | $7.19 | $38.95 | 51% | +441.7% |
 | STRONG BUY | $8.93 | $42.73 | 55% | +378.5% |
 | STRONG BUY | $17.89 | $74.00 | 85% | +313.6% |
 | STRONG BUY | $5.72 | $22.63 | 85% | +295.6% |
 | STRONG BUY | $11.17 | $48.26 | 67% | +332.1% |
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
- $5.88
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $5.88
- Market
- $6.33
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $6.33
| Product | Set | Market | Packs | $/Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | | $5.88 | 1 | $5.88 |
 |  | $6.33 | 1 | $6.33 |
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.