Demand Surge: Unusual Volume Signals Fresh Interest in Key Cards
Today's market reveals a significant uptick in trading volume for select cards, indicating a shift in collector demand.
Market state
Among 1,081 qualified market movers, decliners led 636 to 445 with a recorded 7-day direction (58.8%).
Tracked
42,764
Qualified up
445
Qualified down
636
Top move
+49.5%
Qualified mover breadth
7-day direction among qualified movers from PokeFocus daily market snapshot
445
qualified movers up
41.2% of qualified movers
636
qualified movers down
58.8% of qualified movers
Based on 1,081 qualified movers with a recorded 7-day direction. The remaining 41,683 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 1,081 qualified movers: 445 rose and 636 declined. The remaining 41,683 of 42,764 tracked cards are outside this directional view.
- Volume Watch is the primary evidence in this report.
- 8 evidence sections pair each report read with a measured visual and inspectable exact values.
Volume read
Volume Watch
Several cards have experienced unusual trading volumes, notably Mega Zeraora ex (ME05 Pitch Black) at 4.3x normal volume, with 12 sales compared to an average of 3.
- This surge suggests increased collector interest, although the price remains stable at $0.00.
- Similarly, Mega Darkrai ex (ME05 Pitch Black) also saw 4.3x normal volume with 10 sales, indicating a potential shift in demand dynamics.
- Market
- $10.49
- 7d Move
- -18.3%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
- Market
- $11.65
- 7d Move
- -26.8%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
- Market
- $5.54
- 7d Move
- -19.7%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
- Market
- $3.22
- 7d Move
- -100.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
- Market
- $39.35
- 7d Move
- -4.1%
- Volume Multiple
- 3.6x
- Market
- $26.95
- 7d Move
- -3.3%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
- Market
- $309.04
- 7d Move
- +65.6%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
- Market
- $48.73
- 7d Move
- -30.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
- Market
- $3.97
- 7d Move
- 0.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
- Market
- $21.66
- 7d Move
- -20.9%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
| Card | Market | 7d Move | Volume Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|
 | $10.49 | -18.3% | 4.3x |
 | $11.65 | -26.8% | 4.3x |
 | $5.54 | -19.7% | 4.3x |
 | $3.22 | -100.0% | 4.3x |
 | $39.35 | -4.1% | 3.6x |
 | $26.95 | -3.3% | 4.3x |
 | $309.04 | +65.6% | 4.3x |
 | $48.73 | -30.0% | 4.3x |
 | $3.97 | 0.0% | 4.3x |
 | $21.66 | -20.9% | 4.3x |
Grading read
Grading Watch
Pikachu shows a remarkable grading premium, with raw prices at $5.93 and PSA 10 values soaring to $355.96, reflecting a 60.0x premium across 3 sales.
- Slowpoke (Master Ball Pattern) also demonstrates a strong premium, priced at $6.32 raw and $194.49 PSA 10, yielding a 30.8x premium with 3 sales.
- These trends illustrate the significant value collectors place on graded cards.
- Raw
- $5.94
- PSA 10
- $355.96
- Premium
- 60.0x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 3
- Raw
- $6.32
- PSA 10
- $194.49
- Premium
- 30.8x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 3
- Raw
- $15.22
- PSA 10
- $362.99
- Premium
- 23.8x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 5
- Raw
- $8.99
- PSA 10
- $204.49
- Premium
- 22.7x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 8
- Raw
- $7.32
- PSA 10
- $160.97
- Premium
- 22.0x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 3
- Raw
- $5.49
- PSA 10
- $120.40
- Premium
- 21.9x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 7
- Raw
- $16.32
- PSA 10
- $353.88
- Premium
- 21.7x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 4
- Raw
- $5.73
- PSA 10
- $124.25
- Premium
- 21.7x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 12
- Raw
- $17.15
- PSA 10
- $366.60
- Premium
- 21.4x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 4
- Raw
- $18.99
- PSA 10
- $405.17
- Premium
- 21.3x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 11
| Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Premium | PSA 10 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | $5.94 | $355.96 | 60.0x | 3 |
 | $6.32 | $194.49 | 30.8x | 3 |
 | $15.22 | $362.99 | 23.8x | 5 |
 | $8.99 | $204.49 | 22.7x | 8 |
 | $7.32 | $160.97 | 22.0x | 3 |
 | $5.49 | $120.40 | 21.9x | 7 |
 | $16.32 | $353.88 | 21.7x | 4 |
 | $5.73 | $124.25 | 21.7x | 12 |
 | $17.15 | $366.60 | 21.4x | 4 |
 | $18.99 | $405.17 | 21.3x | 11 |
Momentum read
Top Movers
Cleffa #150/091 from SV Paldean Fates leads the pack with a price of $10.70, reflecting a 49.5% increase over the last week.
- Chandelure #TG04/TG30 from SWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery follows closely at $4.62, up 45.6%, while Leafeon ex #006/131 from SV Prismatic Evolutions has risen to $4.45, marking a 36.2% gain.
- Shiinotic #194/191 from SV08 Surging Sparks also shows strength at $3.85, up 36.4%, and Hydrapple ex #156/142 from SV07 Stellar Crown is at $5.26, with a 24.2% increase.
Recent price movement
Current price · 7-day change · 7-day / 30-day sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- Market
- $10.70
- 7d move
- +49.5%
- Sales
- 4 / 22 7d / 30d
- Market
- $4.62
- 7d move
- +45.6%
- Sales
- 3 / 27 7d / 30d
- Market
- $4.45
- 7d move
- +36.2%
- Sales
- 1 / 13 7d / 30d
- Market
- $3.85
- 7d move
- +36.4%
- Sales
- 1 / 33 7d / 30d
- Market
- $5.26
- 7d move
- +24.2%
- Sales
- 2 / 12 7d / 30d
- Market
- $8.29
- 7d move
- +28.8%
- Sales
- 2 / 6 7d / 30d
Price reset
Notable Declines
Armarouge (ME05 Pitch Black) has dropped significantly to $48.73, down 30.0%, reflecting a concerning pullback in value.
- Secret Box #163/167 from SV06 Twilight Masquerade is another notable decliner at $4.33, down 31.2%, indicating a potential overvaluation.
- Vaporeon #TG02/TG30 from SWSH09 Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery also fell to $20.08, a decrease of 28.6%, suggesting a reevaluation of its market position.
Recent price movement
Current price · 7-day change · 7-day / 30-day sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- Market
- $4.33
- 7d move
- -31.2%
- Sales
- 11 / 50 7d / 30d
- Market
- $48.73
- 7d move
- -30.0%
- Sales
- 58 / 157 7d / 30d
- Market
- $20.08
- 7d move
- -28.6%
- Sales
- 8 / 57 7d / 30d
- Market
- $4.17
- 7d move
- -26.0%
- Sales
- 18 / 74 7d / 30d
- Market
- $39.99
- 7d move
- -20.0%
- Sales
- 30 / 128 7d / 30d
- Market
- $4.50
- 7d move
- -23.1%
- Sales
- 2 / 7 7d / 30d
Set read
Set Spotlight: SWSH12 Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery (2022)
The SWSH12 Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery set has seen an average price change of +1.7% over the past week, with a total of 21 cards tracked.
- However, none of the cards exhibit high momentum, indicating a stable but unexciting market presence.
- The top card in this set is Braixen, which remains a focal point for collectors.
Featured set profile
Snapshot profile · Window: 7-day measurement window · Source: PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- Market
- $5.92
- 7d Move
- +1.7%
Set read
Sets in Motion
The ME04 Chaos Rising (2026) set shows a significant decline with a total set value of $764.97, down 8.6% over the past week.
- In contrast, the ME05 Pitch Black (2026) set has a total value of $298.46, down 9.4%, indicating a broader trend of underperformance in these recent sets.
- The overall market average 7-day change is -0.3%, suggesting that many sets are struggling to maintain value.
Set highlights
7-day set movement vs market · 30-day card sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- 7d movement
- -9.4%
- Tracked card value
- $298.46
- Vs market
- —
- 30d card sales
- 143
- 7d movement
- -8.6%
- Tracked card value
- $764.97
- Vs market
- —
- 30d card sales
- 11,933
Fair value read
Solid Value Plays
Nemona is currently priced at $7.26, with a fair value of $64.86, indicating a potential model gap of +793.4%, earning a STRONG_BUY signal with 78% confidence.
- Similarly, Arven is priced at $10.33 with a fair value of $66.98, representing a +548.4% model gap, also classified as a STRONG_BUY with 78% confidence.
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $7.26
- Fair Value
- $64.86
- Confidence
- 78%
- model gap %
- +793.4%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $10.33
- Fair Value
- $66.98
- Confidence
- 78%
- model gap %
- +548.4%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $10.28
- Fair Value
- $49.28
- Confidence
- 67%
- model gap %
- +379.4%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $17.55
- Fair Value
- $74.38
- Confidence
- 78%
- model gap %
- +323.8%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $18.85
- Fair Value
- $68.37
- Confidence
- 78%
- model gap %
- +262.7%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $26.80
- Fair Value
- $96.95
- Confidence
- 79%
- model gap %
- +261.8%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $8.18
- Fair Value
- $29.32
- Confidence
- 78%
- model gap %
- +258.4%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $17.63
- Fair Value
- $67.90
- Confidence
- 78%
- model gap %
- +285.1%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $6.65
- Fair Value
- $22.95
- Confidence
- 67%
- model gap %
- +245.1%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $7.76
- Fair Value
- $24.34
- Confidence
- 78%
- model gap %
- +213.7%
| Card | Signal | Market | Fair Value | Confidence | model gap % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | STRONG BUY | $7.26 | $64.86 | 78% | +793.4% |
 | STRONG BUY | $10.33 | $66.98 | 78% | +548.4% |
 | STRONG BUY | $10.28 | $49.28 | 67% | +379.4% |
 | STRONG BUY | $17.55 | $74.38 | 78% | +323.8% |
 | STRONG BUY | $18.85 | $68.37 | 78% | +262.7% |
 | STRONG BUY | $26.80 | $96.95 | 79% | +261.8% |
 | STRONG BUY | $8.18 | $29.32 | 78% | +258.4% |
 | STRONG BUY | $17.63 | $67.90 | 78% | +285.1% |
 | STRONG BUY | $6.65 | $22.95 | 67% | +245.1% |
 | STRONG BUY | $7.76 | $24.34 | 78% | +213.7% |
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
- $15.99
- Packs
- 6
- $/Pack
- $2.67
- Market
- $6.02
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $6.02
- Market
- $6.40
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $6.40
- Market
- $6.76
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $6.76
![Perfect Order 3 Pack Blister [Chikorita] product image](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/672393_200w.jpg)
- Market
- $21.19
- Packs
- 3
- $/Pack
- $7.06
![Chaos Rising Single Pack Blister [Toxel] product image](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/684457_200w.jpg)
- Market
- $7.15
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $7.15
- Market
- $7.28
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $7.28
- Market
- $7.35
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $7.35
![Checklane 2-Pack Blister [Pawmot] (1-tab) product image](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/598499_200w.jpg)
- Market
- $14.70
- Packs
- 2
- $/Pack
- $7.35
![Chaos Rising 3-Pack Blister [Charmeleon] product image](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/684458_200w.jpg)
- Market
- $22.47
- Packs
- 3
- $/Pack
- $7.49
![Lumiose City Mini Tin [Feraligatr & Budew] product image](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/685578_200w.jpg)
- Market
- $15.67
- Packs
- 2
- $/Pack
- $7.84
![Lumiose City Mini Tin [Emboar & Inkay] product image](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/685577_200w.jpg)
- Market
- $15.70
- Packs
- 2
- $/Pack
- $7.85
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.