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BearishQualified moversJul 18, 2026Daily report

Top Movers 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 1,160 qualified market movers, decliners led 713 to 447 with a recorded 7-day direction (61.5%).

Tracked

42,904

Qualified up

447

Qualified down

713

Top move

+33.4%

Qualified mover breadth

7-day direction among qualified movers from PokeFocus daily market snapshot

447

qualified movers up

38.5% of qualified movers

713

qualified movers down

61.5% of qualified movers

Based on 1,160 qualified movers with a recorded 7-day direction. The remaining 41,744 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

  • 10 fewer cards rose than in the previous report (447 today).
  • New to the lead coverage: Slowbro - 083 (Pitch Black Stamped) and Dachsbun ex.
  • This report covers 1,160 qualified movers: 447 rose and 713 declined. The remaining 41,744 of 42,904 tracked cards are outside this directional view.

Momentum read

Top Movers

Dachsbun ex #160/142 from SV07 Stellar Crown leads today with a price of $4.25, marking a 28.7% increase over the past week.

Recent price movement

Current price · 7-day change · 7-day / 30-day sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot

  1. Slowbro - 083 (Pitch Black Stamped) card image
    Market
    $18.06
    7d move
    +33.4%
    Sales
    1 / 8
    7d / 30d
  2. Dachsbun ex card image
    Market
    $4.25
    7d move
    +28.7%
    Sales
    5 / 22
    7d / 30d
  3. Mega Gardevoir ex card image
    Market
    $5.13
    7d move
    +27.0%
    Sales
    10 / 33
    7d / 30d
  4. Relicanth card image
    Market
    $12.47
    7d move
    +23.8%
    Sales
    4 / 19
    7d / 30d
  5. Larry's Staraptor card image
    Market
    $4.54
    7d move
    +22.9%
    Sales
    14 / 59
    7d / 30d
  6. Leafeon ex card image
    Market
    $4.71
    7d move
    +22.6%
    Sales
    1 / 14
    7d / 30d

Grading read

Grading Watch

The 30-day PSA 10 premium snapshot reveals that Tauros has a raw price of $6.81, with a PSA 10 value of $283.00, resulting in a premium multiple of 41.6x based on 3 PSA 10 sales.

  • Slowpoke (Master Ball Pattern) shows a raw price of $6.32 and a PSA 10 price of $194.49, yielding a 30.8x premium with 3 sales.
  • Froakie, priced at $14.99 raw, commands $399.95 as a PSA 10, equating to a 26.7x premium from 3 sales.
Exact evidence6 rowsPSA 10 Grading Premiums
Evidence table — PSA 10 Grading Premiums
Raw
$6.81
PSA 10
$283.00
Premium
41.6x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Raw
$6.32
PSA 10
$194.49
Premium
30.8x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Raw
$14.99
PSA 10
$399.95
Premium
26.7x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Raw
$18.00
PSA 10
$455.03
Premium
25.3x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Raw
$13.00
PSA 10
$351.47
Premium
27.0x
PSA 10 Sales
6
Raw
$12.32
PSA 10
$297.49
Premium
24.1x
PSA 10 Sales
7
Exact values for PSA 10 Grading Premiums
CardRawPSA 10PremiumPSA 10 Sales
Tauros card image
Tauros
$6.81$283.0041.6x3
Slowpoke (Master Ball Pattern) card image
Slowpoke (Master Ball Pattern)
$6.32$194.4930.8x3
Froakie card image
Froakie
$14.99$399.9526.7x3
Armarouge card image
Armarouge
$18.00$455.0325.3x3
Ampharos card image
Ampharos
$13.00$351.4727.0x6
Turtwig card image
Turtwig
$12.32$297.4924.1x7

Volume read

Volume Watch

Mega Darkrai ex (ME05 Pitch Black) has experienced a significant volume spike, with current sales at 18, representing 4.3 times the typical 7-day sales of 4.

  • Gengar (SM Crimson Invasion) also reflects heightened demand with 10 sales, 4.3 times its usual 2.
  • Zarude (ME Mega Evolution Promo) has 22 sales, also 4.3 times its typical volume of 5, indicating robust collector interest.
Exact evidence6 rowsVolume Spike Evidence
Evidence table — Volume Spike Evidence
Market
$269.26
Price Change
0.0%
Volume Multiple
4.3x
Current 7d Sales
18
Typical 7d Sales
4
Market
$21.60
Price Change
+8.6%
Volume Multiple
4.3x
Current 7d Sales
10
Typical 7d Sales
2
Market
$3.48
Price Change
0.0%
Volume Multiple
4.3x
Current 7d Sales
22
Typical 7d Sales
5
Market
$26.13
Price Change
0.0%
Volume Multiple
4.3x
Current 7d Sales
30
Typical 7d Sales
7
Market
$4.69
Price Change
-100.0%
Volume Multiple
4.3x
Current 7d Sales
12
Typical 7d Sales
3
Market
$6.40
Price Change
0.0%
Volume Multiple
4.3x
Current 7d Sales
12
Typical 7d Sales
3
Exact values for Volume Spike Evidence
CardSetMarketPrice ChangeVolume MultipleCurrent 7d SalesTypical 7d Sales
Mega Darkrai ex card image
Mega Darkrai ex
ME05 Pitch Black set image
ME05 Pitch Black2026 Pokemon TCG
$269.260.0%4.3x184
Gengar card image
Gengar
SM Crimson Invasion set image
SM Crimson Invasion2017 Pokemon TCG
$21.60+8.6%4.3x102
Zarude card image
Zarude
ME Mega Evolution Promo set image
ME Mega Evolution Promo2025 Pokemon TCG
$3.480.0%4.3x225
Gladion's Final Battle card image
Gladion's Final Battle
ME05 Pitch Black set image
ME05 Pitch Black2026 Pokemon TCG
$26.130.0%4.3x307
N's Plan card image
N's Plan
SV Black Bolt set image
SV Black Bolt2025 Pokemon TCG
$4.69-100.0%4.3x123
Pikachu card image
Pikachu
XY Evolutions set image
XY Evolutions2016 Pokemon TCG
$6.400.0%4.3x123

Price reset

Notable Declines

Crushing Hammer #105/084 from ME05 Pitch Black has seen a sharp decline of 64.9%, now priced at $5.14.

Recent price movement

Current price · 7-day change · 7-day / 30-day sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot

  1. Crushing Hammer card image
    Market
    $5.14
    7d move
    -64.9%
    Sales
    38 / 145
    7d / 30d
  2. Greninja ex card image
    Market
    $4.44
    7d move
    -29.8%
    Sales
    2 / 7
    7d / 30d
  3. Hero's Cape card image
    Market
    $19.34
    7d move
    -28.4%
    Sales
    15 / 70
    7d / 30d
  4. Mega Floette ex card image
    Market
    $32.51
    7d move
    -27.7%
    Sales
    26 / 108
    7d / 30d
  5. Altaria card image
    Market
    $6.67
    7d move
    -27.7%
    Sales
    19 / 63
    7d / 30d
  6. Armarouge card image
    Market
    $5.43
    7d move
    -64.9%
    Sales
    59 / 158
    7d / 30d

Set read

Set Spotlight: Prize Pack Series Cards (2022)

The Prize Pack Series Cards (2022) feature a diverse range of cards with an average 7-day price change of +2.8%.

  • The top card, Jolteon V, has garnered attention among collectors, contributing to the set's overall positive performance against the bearish market backdrop.

Featured set profile

Snapshot profile · Window: 7-day measurement window · Source: PokeFocus daily market snapshot

Year
2022
Top Card
Jolteon V
Cards Tracked
35
Composite Score
25.00
Exact evidence1 rowPrize Pack Series Cards Evidence
Evidence table — Prize Pack Series Cards Evidence
Year
2022
Top Card
Jolteon V
Cards Tracked
35
Composite Score
25.00
Average 7d Change
+2.8%
High Momentum Cards
1
Exact values for Prize Pack Series Cards Evidence
SetYearTop CardCards TrackedComposite ScoreAverage 7d ChangeHigh Momentum Cards
Prize Pack Series Cards set image
Prize Pack Series Cards2022 Pokemon TCG
2022Jolteon V3525.00+2.8%1

Sector read

Set Comparisons

The Prize Pack Series Cards (2022) have outperformed the market average with a 7-day change of +2.8%, compared to the market's -0.6%.

  • The Trading Card Game Classic (2023) also shows resilience with a +2.4% change, while ME04 Chaos Rising (2026) underperforms significantly at -9.3%, indicating a stark contrast in collector interest across sets.

Set highlights

7-day set movement vs market · 30-day card sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot

Set read

Sets in Motion

The estimated tracked-card basket for the Prize Pack Series Cards (2022) is $4141.42, reflecting a +1.6% change over the past week.

  • In contrast, ME04 Chaos Rising (2026) has an estimated basket value of $710.71, declining by 15.2%.
  • The equal-weighted market average shows a basket value of $1183.22, highlighting the disparity in performance between these sets.

Set highlights

7-day set movement vs market · 30-day card sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot

Sealed read

Sealed Movers

Sealed-product movement compares the 7-day sales median with the 30-day sales median.

  • Current prices, medians, and available sales windows are shown in the evidence rows below.

Sealed movers

Current price · 7-day median vs 30-day median · recent sales where available · PokeFocus sealed-product snapshots

  1. Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box product image
    Pitch Black Elite Trainer BoxME05 Pitch Black (2026)
    Current
    $88.08
    Median comparison
    +67.7%
    7d / 30d median
    $122.58 / $73.10
    7d / 30d
    30d sales
    6
  2. Scarlet & Violet Booster Bundle product image
    Scarlet & Violet Booster BundleSV01 Scarlet and Violet Base Set (2023)
    Current
    $100.48
    Median comparison
    +49.7%
    7d / 30d median
    $97.50 / $65.11
    7d / 30d
    30d sales
    5
  3. Sinnoh Star Mini Tin Display product image
    Sinnoh Star Mini Tin DisplayMiscellaneous Cards and Products (2018)
    Current
    $235.09
    Median comparison
    -45.0%
    7d / 30d median
    $71.50 / $129.99
    7d / 30d
    30d sales
    49
  4. Paldea Evolved Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box (Exclusive) Case product image
    Paldea Evolved Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box (Exclusive) CaseSV02 Paldea Evolved (2023)
    Current
    $8,000.00
    Median comparison
    +20.0%
    7d / 30d median
    $7,497.99 / $6,248.50
    7d / 30d
    30d sales
    3
  5. Trick or Trade BOOster Bundle 2024 - Mini Booster Pack product image
    Trick or Trade BOOster Bundle 2024 - Mini Booster PackTrick or Trade BOOster Bundle 2024 (2024)
    Current
    $2.26
    Median comparison
    +15.6%
    7d / 30d median
    $2.27 / $1.96
    7d / 30d
    30d sales
    17
  6. Prismatic Evolutions Booster Pack product image
    Prismatic Evolutions Booster PackSV Prismatic Evolutions (2025)
    Current
    $14.35
    Median comparison
    +15.5%
    7d / 30d median
    $17.10 / $14.81
    7d / 30d
    30d sales
    7

Fair value read

Solid Value Plays

Armarouge currently priced at $5.43 has a modeled reference of $30.14, indicating a 455.1% gap with 78% confidence.

  • Muk shows a current price of $11.18 against a modeled reference of $50.31, reflecting a 350.0% gap with 67% confidence.
  • Penny, priced at $17.51, has a modeled reference of $73.28, indicating a 318.5% gap with 75% confidence.
Exact evidence6 rowsCurrent Price vs Modeled Reference
Evidence table — Current Price vs Modeled Reference
Market
$5.43
Confidence
78%
Model Gap %
+455.1%
Modeled Reference
$30.14
Market
$11.18
Confidence
67%
Model Gap %
+350.0%
Modeled Reference
$50.31
Market
$17.51
Confidence
75%
Model Gap %
+318.5%
Modeled Reference
$73.28
Market
$5.35
Confidence
61%
Model Gap %
+308.8%
Modeled Reference
$21.87
Market
$7.14
Confidence
78%
Model Gap %
+328.4%
Modeled Reference
$30.59
Market
$5.11
Confidence
78%
Model Gap %
+274.6%
Modeled Reference
$19.14
Exact values for Current Price vs Modeled Reference
CardMarketConfidenceModel Gap %Modeled Reference
Armarouge card image
Armarouge
$5.4378%+455.1%$30.14
Muk card image
Muk
$11.1867%+350.0%$50.31
Penny card image
Penny
$17.5175%+318.5%$73.28
Sylveon V card image
Sylveon V
$5.3561%+308.8%$21.87
Primarina card image
Primarina
$7.1478%+328.4%$30.59
Gladion's Final Battle card image
Gladion's Final Battle
$5.1178%+274.6%$19.14

Pack read

Pack Value Plays

The Checklane 2-Pack Blister [Pawmot] is priced at $14.62 for 2 packs, equating to $7.31 per pack.

  • The Chaos Rising 3-Pack Blister [Charmeleon] retails for $22.15 for 3 packs, or $7.38 per pack.
  • The Pitch Black Booster Pack (ME05 Pitch Black 2026) is available at $7.43 for 1 pack.
Exact evidence13 rowsPrice per Pack — Sealed Product Comparison
Evidence table — Price per Pack — Sealed Product Comparison

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.