Trading Card Game Classic Shows 2.6% Growth Amid Market Neutrality
The Trading Card Game Classic (2023) outperforms the broader market, demonstrating unique resilience with a 2.6% increase over the past week.
Market state
Among 1,130 qualified market movers, decliners led 638 to 492 with a recorded 7-day direction (56.5%).
Tracked
42,639
Qualified up
492
Qualified down
638
Top move
+64.8%
Qualified mover breadth
7-day direction among qualified movers from PokeFocus daily market snapshot
492
qualified movers up
43.5% of qualified movers
638
qualified movers down
56.5% of qualified movers
Based on 1,130 qualified movers with a recorded 7-day direction. The remaining 41,509 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 1,130 qualified movers: 492 rose and 638 declined. The remaining 41,509 of 42,639 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
The premium for PSA 10 graded cards remains strong, with Gengar showing a remarkable 65.9x premium from a raw price of $5.99 to $394.99 for PSA 10.
- This trend highlights the value of grading, particularly for cards like Charizard, which also boasts a 60.4x premium.
- 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
- $5.30
- PSA 10
- $242.12
- Premium
- 45.7x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 4
- Raw
- $8.30
- PSA 10
- $355.00
- Premium
- 42.8x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 5
- Raw
- $8.99
- PSA 10
- $380.00
- Premium
- 42.3x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 39
- Raw
- $12.02
- PSA 10
- $489.99
- Premium
- 40.8x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 20
- Raw
- $8.24
- PSA 10
- $305.99
- Premium
- 37.1x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 9
- Raw
- $7.24
- PSA 10
- $266.82
- Premium
- 36.9x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 7
- Raw
- $6.99
- PSA 10
- $255.00
- Premium
- 36.5x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 11
- Raw
- $12.52
- PSA 10
- $452.49
- Premium
- 36.1x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 5
| Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Premium | PSA 10 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | $5.99 | $394.99 | 65.9x | 6 |
 | $5.07 | $305.99 | 60.4x | 7 |
 | $5.30 | $242.12 | 45.7x | 4 |
 | $8.30 | $355.00 | 42.8x | 5 |
 | $8.99 | $380.00 | 42.3x | 39 |
 | $12.02 | $489.99 | 40.8x | 20 |
 | $8.24 | $305.99 | 37.1x | 9 |
| $7.24 | $266.82 | 36.9x | 7 |
 | $6.99 | $255.00 | 36.5x | 11 |
 | $12.52 | $452.49 | 36.1x | 5 |
Momentum read
Top Movers
Victini (Master Ball Pattern) #012/086 from SV Black Bolt leads the gainers at $42.68, marking a significant increase of +64.8%.
- Chandelure #TG04/TG30 from SWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery follows with a price of $4.69, up +45.6%.
- Snorlax #143/165 from SV Scarlet and Violet 151 also shows strong movement at $5.89, increasing by +33.0%.
Recent price movement
Current price · 7-day change · 7-day / 30-day sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- Market
- $42.68
- 7d move
- +64.8%
- Sales
- 4 / 15 7d / 30d
- Market
- $4.69
- 7d move
- +45.6%
- Sales
- 3 / 27 7d / 30d
- Market
- $5.89
- 7d move
- +33.0%
- Sales
- 6 / 14 7d / 30d
- Market
- $3.05
- 7d move
- +32.6%
- Sales
- 1 / 5 7d / 30d
- Market
- $22.45
- 7d move
- +31.9%
- Sales
- 6 / 19 7d / 30d
- Market
- $4.84
- 7d move
- +28.7%
- Sales
- 5 / 22 7d / 30d
Volume read
Volume Watch
Several cards are experiencing unusual volume spikes, including Charizard GX (Hidden Fates) and Rocket's Zapdos (Celebrations Classic Collection), both at 4.3x normal volume.
- This indicates heightened collector interest and potential demand shifts, suggesting that these cards may be on the radar for future movements.
- Market
- $11.23
- 7d Move
- -12.7%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
- Market
- $3.38
- 7d Move
- 0.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
- Market
- $9.61
- 7d Move
- 0.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
- Market
- $4.38
- 7d Move
- 0.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
- Market
- $279.77
- 7d Move
- +11.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
- Market
- $3.29
- 7d Move
- 0.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
- Market
- $33.32
- 7d Move
- +17.9%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
- Market
- $14.34
- 7d Move
- -6.3%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
- Market
- $4.98
- 7d Move
- 0.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
- Market
- $16.08
- 7d Move
- +28.6%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
| Card | Market | 7d Move | Volume Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|
 | $11.23 | -12.7% | 4.3x |
 | $3.38 | 0.0% | 4.3x |
 | $9.61 | 0.0% | 4.3x |
 | $4.38 | 0.0% | 4.3x |
 | $279.77 | +11.0% | 4.3x |
 | $3.29 | 0.0% | 4.3x |
 | $33.32 | +17.9% | 4.3x |
 | $14.34 | -6.3% | 4.3x |
 | $4.98 | 0.0% | 4.3x |
 | $16.08 | +28.6% | 4.3x |
Price reset
Notable Declines
The Secret Box #163/167 from SV06 Twilight Masquerade has seen a significant drop of -31.2% to $4.87, presenting a potential inspect opportunity given its 184 sales in the past 30 days.
- This decline, coupled with its composite score of 17, may indicate a temporary pullback that collectors could monitor.
Recent price movement
Current price · 7-day change · 7-day / 30-day sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- Market
- $4.87
- 7d move
- -31.2%
- Sales
- 11 / 50 7d / 30d
- Market
- $19.01
- 7d move
- -28.2%
- Sales
- 8 / 57 7d / 30d
- Market
- $3.75
- 7d move
- -26.0%
- Sales
- 16 / 74 7d / 30d
- Market
- $5.50
- 7d move
- -21.1%
- Sales
- 4 / 20 7d / 30d
- Market
- $5.77
- 7d move
- -21.0%
- Sales
- 29 / 108 7d / 30d
- Market
- $18.91
- 7d move
- -18.4%
- Sales
- 2 / 16 7d / 30d
Set read
Set Spotlight: Trading Card Game Classic (2023)
The Trading Card Game Classic (2023) set has shown an average 7-day price change of +2.6%, outperforming the broader market by 2.8%.
- With a total of 17 cards tracked and an average composite score of 21, the set's top card, Ivysaur, reflects a healthy mix of interest despite the overall market's stagnation.
- The absence of high momentum cards indicates that growth is driven by multiple contributors rather than a few standout cards.
Featured set profile
Snapshot profile · Window: 7-day measurement window · Source: PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- Market
- $7.08
- 7d Move
- +2.6%
Sector read
Sector Analysis
The SV06 Twilight Masquerade (2024) set has underperformed the market with an average 7-day change of -3.4%, while the Trading Card Game Classic (2023) set's +2.6% growth highlights its relative strength.
- The ME04 Chaos Rising (2026) set also struggles, showing a 7-day decline of -3.3%, indicating a challenging environment for newer sets compared to the Classic's resilience.
Set highlights
7-day set movement vs market · 30-day card sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- 7d movement
- —
- Tracked card value
- -$3.40
- Vs market
- —
- 30d card sales
- —
- 7d movement
- —
- Tracked card value
- -$3.30
- Vs market
- —
- 30d card sales
- —
Set read
Sets in Motion
The Trading Card Game Classic (2023) has a total set value of $219.25, reflecting a +2.3% change over the past week.
- In contrast, the SV Scarlet and Violet 151 (2023) set has decreased by -4.7% to a total value of $2,094.82, indicating a divergence in performance among tracked sets.
Set highlights
7-day set movement vs market · 30-day card sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- 7d movement
- -5.4%
- Tracked card value
- $838.48
- Vs market
- —
- 30d card sales
- 12,982
- 7d movement
- -4.7%
- Tracked card value
- $2,094.82
- Vs market
- —
- 30d card sales
- 9,949
Fair value read
Solid Value Plays
Nemona is currently priced at $7.58, with a fair value of $65.50, representing a +764.1% model gap and a STRONG_BUY signal with 81% confidence.
- Similarly, Arven at $9.82 has a fair value of $67.67, indicating a +589.1% model gap, also with a STRONG_BUY signal.
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $7.58
- Fair Value
- $65.50
- Confidence
- 81%
- model gap %
- +764.1%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $9.82
- Fair Value
- $67.67
- Confidence
- 81%
- model gap %
- +589.1%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $10.28
- Fair Value
- $49.38
- Confidence
- 67%
- model gap %
- +380.4%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $5.03
- Fair Value
- $22.36
- Confidence
- 81%
- model gap %
- +344.5%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $17.59
- Fair Value
- $75.22
- Confidence
- 81%
- model gap %
- +327.6%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $18.23
- Fair Value
- $67.20
- Confidence
- 81%
- model gap %
- +268.6%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $17.18
- Fair Value
- $58.65
- Confidence
- 81%
- model gap %
- +241.4%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $17.14
- Fair Value
- $58.34
- Confidence
- 81%
- model gap %
- +240.4%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $18.59
- Fair Value
- $66.90
- Confidence
- 81%
- model gap %
- +259.9%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $8.19
- Fair Value
- $29.42
- Confidence
- 81%
- model gap %
- +259.2%
| Card | Signal | Market | Fair Value | Confidence | model gap % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | STRONG BUY | $7.58 | $65.50 | 81% | +764.1% |
 | STRONG BUY | $9.82 | $67.67 | 81% | +589.1% |
 | STRONG BUY | $10.28 | $49.38 | 67% | +380.4% |
 | STRONG BUY | $5.03 | $22.36 | 81% | +344.5% |
 | STRONG BUY | $17.59 | $75.22 | 81% | +327.6% |
 | STRONG BUY | $18.23 | $67.20 | 81% | +268.6% |
 | STRONG BUY | $17.18 | $58.65 | 81% | +241.4% |
 | STRONG BUY | $17.14 | $58.34 | 81% | +240.4% |
 | STRONG BUY | $18.59 | $66.90 | 81% | +259.9% |
| STRONG BUY | $8.19 | $29.42 | 81% | +259.2% |
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
- $5.91
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $5.91
- Market
- $6.04
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $6.04
| Product | Set | Market | Packs | $/Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | $5.91 | 1 | $5.91 |
 | | $6.04 | 1 | $6.04 |
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.