Set Spotlight leads today's Market Pulse
The primary section leads a full evidence-backed report across cards, sets, grading, sales volume, modeled prices, and sealed products.
Market state
Among 1,163 qualified market movers, decliners led 709 to 454 with a recorded 7-day direction (61.0%).
Tracked
42,831
Qualified up
454
Qualified down
709
Top move
+36.4%
Qualified mover breadth
7-day direction among qualified movers from PokeFocus daily market snapshot
454
qualified movers up
39.0% of qualified movers
709
qualified movers down
61.0% of qualified movers
Based on 1,163 qualified movers with a recorded 7-day direction. The remaining 41,668 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
- 7 more cards rose than in the previous report (454 today).
- New to the lead coverage: Shiinotic and SV08 Surging Sparks.
- Set Spotlight: SV08 Surging Sparks is today's primary read; every available core market domain is covered with non-duplicative evidence.
Set read
Set Spotlight: SV08 Surging Sparks
This set comprises 45 tracked cards, with a composite score averaging 30, indicating a diverse card mix.
- Notably, there are no cards in this set exhibiting high momentum, suggesting that the gains are broad-based rather than concentrated in a few high-demand items.
Featured set profile
Snapshot profile · Window: 7-day measurement window · Source: PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- Year
- 2024
- Top Card
- Shiinotic
- Cards Tracked
- 45
- Composite Score
- 30.00
- Year
- 2024
- Top Card
- Shiinotic
- Cards Tracked
- 45
- Composite Score
- 30.00
- Average 7d Change
- +2.4%
- High Momentum Cards
- 0
| Set | Year | Top Card | Cards Tracked | Composite Score | Average 7d Change | High Momentum Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2024 | Shiinotic | 45 | 30.00 | +2.4% | 0 |
Grading read
Grading Watch
The 30-day snapshot of PSA 10 premiums reveals significant value in graded cards.
- For instance, Spidops ex has a raw price of $12.76 and a PSA 10 value of $416.75, resulting in a premium multiple of 32.7x with 4 PSA 10 sales.
- Similarly, Musharna shows a raw price of $10.91 and a PSA 10 value of $295.15, achieving a 27.1x premium with 3 PSA 10 sales.
- Raw
- $12.76
- PSA 10
- $416.75
- Premium
- 32.7x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 4
- Raw
- $10.91
- PSA 10
- $295.15
- Premium
- 27.1x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 3
- Raw
- $20.40
- PSA 10
- $442.81
- Premium
- 21.7x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 4
- Raw
- $23.12
- PSA 10
- $450.99
- Premium
- 19.5x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 7
- Raw
- $12.32
- PSA 10
- $239.00
- Premium
- 19.4x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 3
- Raw
- $13.02
- PSA 10
- $252.59
- Premium
- 19.4x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 6
Momentum read
Top Movers
Among the top gainers this week, Shiinotic #194/191 from SV08 Surging Sparks increased to $3.67, marking a 36.4% rise.
- Buddy-Buddy Poffin #167/132 from ME01 Mega Evolution reached $6.18, up by 32.3%.
- Dachsbun ex #160/142 from SV07 Stellar Crown also saw a significant increase to $4.43, reflecting a 28.7% gain.
Recent price movement
Current price · 7-day change · 7-day / 30-day sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- Market
- $3.67
- 7d move
- +36.4%
- Sales
- 2 / 29 7d / 30d
- Market
- $6.18
- 7d move
- +32.3%
- Sales
- 7 / 24 7d / 30d
- Market
- $4.43
- 7d move
- +28.7%
- Sales
- 5 / 22 7d / 30d
- Market
- $5.44
- 7d move
- +27.0%
- Sales
- 10 / 33 7d / 30d
- Market
- $12.71
- 7d move
- +23.8%
- Sales
- 4 / 19 7d / 30d
- Market
- $4.85
- 7d move
- +22.9%
- Sales
- 14 / 59 7d / 30d
Volume read
Volume Watch
Mega Darkrai ex (ME05 Pitch Black) has experienced a notable spike in sales volume, reaching 4.3 times its typical 7-day sales with 15 current sales compared to a baseline of 4.
- This surge indicates heightened collector interest, despite its price remaining unchanged.
- Additionally, Bastiodon (ME05 Pitch Black) also saw a volume increase to 4.3 times its typical sales, further emphasizing the demand for cards from this set.
- Market
- $395.33
- Price Change
- 0.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
- Current 7d Sales
- 15
- Typical 7d Sales
- 4
- Market
- $26.84
- Price Change
- 0.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
- Current 7d Sales
- 15
- Typical 7d Sales
- 4
- Market
- $16.18
- Price Change
- 0.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
- Current 7d Sales
- 16
- Typical 7d Sales
- 4
- Market
- $24.61
- Price Change
- -10.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
- Current 7d Sales
- 10
- Typical 7d Sales
- 2
- Market
- $18.90
- Price Change
- 0.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
- Current 7d Sales
- 17
- Typical 7d Sales
- 4
- Market
- $75.96
- Price Change
- +9.7%
- Volume Multiple
- 4.3x
- Current 7d Sales
- 10
- Typical 7d Sales
- 2
| Card | Set | Market | Price Change | Volume Multiple | Current 7d Sales | Typical 7d Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | $395.33 | 0.0% | 4.3x | 15 | 4 |
| | $26.84 | 0.0% | 4.3x | 15 | 4 |
 | | $16.18 | 0.0% | 4.3x | 16 | 4 |
 | | $24.61 | -10.0% | 4.3x | 10 | 2 |
 | | $18.90 | 0.0% | 4.3x | 17 | 4 |
 |  | $75.96 | +9.7% | 4.3x | 10 | 2 |
Price reset
Notable Declines
Hero's Cape #152/162 from SV05 Temporal Forces has faced a significant decline, dropping to $16.25, down by 28.4%.
- Greninja ex #106/167 from SV06 Twilight Masquerade has also decreased to $5.12, reflecting a 29.8% decline.
- Notably, Mega Floette ex #117/086 from ME04 Chaos Rising has fallen to $31.52, down 27.7%, amidst a total of 356 sales.
Recent price movement
Current price · 7-day change · 7-day / 30-day sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- Market
- $16.25
- 7d move
- -28.4%
- Sales
- 15 / 70 7d / 30d
- Market
- $5.12
- 7d move
- -29.8%
- Sales
- 2 / 7 7d / 30d
- Market
- $31.52
- 7d move
- -27.7%
- Sales
- 26 / 108 7d / 30d
- Market
- $6.40
- 7d move
- -27.7%
- Sales
- 18 / 62 7d / 30d
- Market
- $11.09
- 7d move
- -26.9%
- Sales
- 18 / 95 7d / 30d
- Market
- $10.38
- 7d move
- -26.8%
- Sales
- 26 / 152 7d / 30d
Sector read
Set Comparisons
SV08 Surging Sparks has outperformed the market, showing a 7-day average change of +2.4%, compared to the market average decline of -0.6%.
- In contrast, ME04 Chaos Rising has underperformed significantly, with a 7-day average decline of -9.7%.
- This stark difference highlights the relative strength of SV08 Surging Sparks in a generally bearish environment.
Set highlights
7-day set movement vs market · 30-day card sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- 7d movement
- -9.7%
- Tracked card value
- $596.52
- Vs market
- -9.1%
- 30d card sales
- 11,186
- 7d movement
- -3.4%
- Tracked card value
- $517.91
- Vs market
- -2.9%
- 30d card sales
- 3,616
Set read
Sets in Motion
In contrast, ME04 Chaos Rising has an estimated basket value of $715.42, reflecting a 15.1% decline over the past week, indicating significant pressure on this set.
Set highlights
7-day set movement vs market · 30-day card sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- 7d movement
- -15.1%
- Tracked card value
- $715.42
- Vs market
- —
- 30d card sales
- 11,186
- 7d movement
- -5.9%
- Tracked card value
- $650.01
- Vs market
- —
- 30d card sales
- 7,044
Fair value read
Solid Value Plays
Current market prices show significant gaps against modeled references.
- For instance, Muk is priced at $10.75 with a modeled reference of $49.94, indicating a 364.6% model gap with 67% confidence.
- Similarly, Zamazenta V is at $5.35 against a modeled reference of $22.82, presenting a 326.5% gap with 76% confidence.
- Market
- $10.75
- Confidence
- 67%
- Model Gap %
- +364.6%
- Modeled Reference
- $49.94
- Market
- $5.35
- Confidence
- 76%
- Model Gap %
- +326.5%
- Modeled Reference
- $22.82
- Market
- $17.49
- Confidence
- 76%
- Model Gap %
- +320.5%
- Modeled Reference
- $73.55
- Market
- $5.67
- Confidence
- 53%
- Model Gap %
- +288.2%
- Modeled Reference
- $22.01
- Market
- $5.73
- Confidence
- 76%
- Model Gap %
- +261.6%
- Modeled Reference
- $20.72
- Market
- $18.65
- Confidence
- 76%
- Model Gap %
- +259.5%
- Modeled Reference
- $67.05
| Card | Market | Confidence | Model Gap % | Modeled Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | $10.75 | 67% | +364.6% | $49.94 |
 | $5.35 | 76% | +326.5% | $22.82 |
 | $17.49 | 76% | +320.5% | $73.55 |
 | $5.67 | 53% | +288.2% | $22.01 |
 | $5.73 | 76% | +261.6% | $20.72 |
 | $18.65 | 76% | +259.5% | $67.05 |
Pack read
Pack Value Plays
In the current sealed product market, the Chaos Rising 3-Pack Blister is priced at $21.91 for 3 packs, equating to $7.30 per pack.
- The Checklane 2-Pack Blister [Pawmot] is available for $14.70 for 2 packs, translating to $7.35 per pack.
- Additionally, the Perfect Order Booster Pack is priced at $6.15 for 1 pack.
![Chaos Rising 3-Pack Blister [Charmeleon] product image](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/684458_200w.jpg)
- Market
- $21.91
- Packs
- 3
- $/Pack
- $7.30
![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
![Lumiose City Mini Tin [Emboar & Inkay] product image](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/685577_200w.jpg)
- Market
- $15.38
- Packs
- 2
- $/Pack
- $7.69
![Lumiose City Mini Tin [Feraligatr & Budew] product image](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/685578_200w.jpg)
- Market
- $16.13
- Packs
- 2
- $/Pack
- $8.07
- Market
- $15.99
- Packs
- 6
- $/Pack
- $2.67
- Market
- $6.15
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $6.15
- Market
- $6.32
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $6.32
- Market
- $6.74
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $6.74
![Chaos Rising Single Pack Blister [Toxel] product image](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/684457_200w.jpg)
- Market
- $6.85
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $6.85
- Market
- $7.08
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $7.08
![Perfect Order 3 Pack Blister [Chikorita] product image](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/672393_200w.jpg)
- Market
- $21.44
- Packs
- 3
- $/Pack
- $7.15
- Market
- $7.22
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $7.22
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.