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BearishQualified moversJul 24, 2026Daily report

Market Pullbacks 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 1,202 qualified market movers, decliners led 843 to 359 with a recorded 7-day direction (70.1%).

Tracked

42,937

Qualified up

359

Qualified down

843

Top move

+45.6%

Qualified mover breadth

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

359

qualified movers up

29.9% of qualified movers

843

qualified movers down

70.1% of qualified movers

Based on 1,202 qualified movers with a recorded 7-day direction. The remaining 41,735 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

  • 12 more cards rose than in the previous report (359 today).
  • New to the lead coverage: Armarouge and Fomantis.
  • Notable Declines is today's primary read; every available core market domain is covered with non-duplicative evidence.

Price reset

Notable Declines

Mega Zeraora ex #098/084 from ME05 Pitch Black has plummeted to $8.28, reflecting a staggering 76.3% drop, supported by a 30-day sales volume of 182.

  • Primarina #088/084 from ME05 Pitch Black also experienced a severe decline of 87.1%, now priced at $6.89 with 410 sales in the last month.
  • These declines indicate a cooling demand rather than normal market fluctuations.

Recent price movement

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

  1. Armarouge card image
    Market
    $6.74
    7d move
    -80.8%
    Sales
    59 / 158
    7d / 30d
  2. Fomantis card image
    Market
    $5.04
    7d move
    -74.0%
    Sales
    49 / 234
    7d / 30d
  3. Crushing Hammer card image
    Market
    $4.99
    7d move
    -72.8%
    Sales
    38 / 145
    7d / 30d
  4. Morpeko ex card image
    Market
    $6.19
    7d move
    -71.4%
    Sales
    44 / 180
    7d / 30d
  5. Primarina card image
    Market
    $6.89
    7d move
    -87.1%
    Sales
    36 / 151
    7d / 30d
  6. Mega Zeraora ex card image
    Market
    $8.28
    7d move
    -76.3%
    Sales
    32 / 128
    7d / 30d

Grading read

Grading Watch

The 30-day PSA 10 premium snapshot shows Stunfisk with a raw price of $6.00 and a PSA 10 price of $499.99, resulting in an 83.3x premium from 3 PSA 10 sales.

  • Charizard ex follows with a raw price of $6.25 and a PSA 10 price of $222.73, yielding a 35.6x premium from 6 PSA 10 sales.
  • These premiums highlight the significant value attached to graded cards in the current market.
Exact evidence6 rowsPSA 10 Grading Premiums
Evidence table — PSA 10 Grading Premiums
Raw
$6.00
PSA 10
$499.99
Premium
83.3x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Raw
$6.25
PSA 10
$222.73
Premium
35.6x
PSA 10 Sales
6
Raw
$8.23
PSA 10
$261.73
Premium
31.8x
PSA 10 Sales
4
Raw
$5.50
PSA 10
$157.50
Premium
28.7x
PSA 10 Sales
6
Raw
$8.85
PSA 10
$200.00
Premium
22.6x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Raw
$20.17
PSA 10
$450.99
Premium
22.4x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Exact values for PSA 10 Grading Premiums
CardRawPSA 10PremiumPSA 10 Sales
Stunfisk card image
Stunfisk
$6.00$499.9983.3x3
Charizard ex card image
Charizard ex
$6.25$222.7335.6x6
Pikachu ex (Pikachu 60) card image
Pikachu ex (Pikachu 60)
$8.23$261.7331.8x4
Smeargle card image
Smeargle
$5.50$157.5028.7x6
Absol card image
Absol
$8.85$200.0022.6x3
Snorlax card image
Snorlax
$20.17$450.9922.4x3

Momentum read

Top Movers

Among the top gainers, Chandelure #TG04/TG30 from SWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery has surged to $4.55, marking a 45.6% increase with 57 sales in the past 30 days.

  • Mega Chandelure ex #099/084 from ME05 Pitch Black follows closely, now priced at $9.48, up 39.8% with a robust sales volume of 215.
  • Morty's Conviction #201/162 from SV05 Temporal Forces also gained traction, rising to $4.13, reflecting a 39.2% increase.

Recent price movement

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

  1. Chandelure card image
    Market
    $4.55
    7d move
    +45.6%
    Sales
    3 / 27
    7d / 30d
  2. Mega Chandelure ex card image
    Market
    $9.48
    7d move
    +39.8%
    Sales
    39 / 142
    7d / 30d
  3. Morty's Conviction card image
    Market
    $4.13
    7d move
    +39.2%
    Sales
    2 / 8
    7d / 30d
  4. Dachsbun ex card image
    Market
    $4.09
    7d move
    +28.7%
    Sales
    5 / 22
    7d / 30d
  5. Mega Charizard X ex card image
    Market
    $4.69
    7d move
    +24.1%
    Sales
    51 / 231
    7d / 30d
  6. Larry's Staraptor card image
    Market
    $4.51
    7d move
    +22.9%
    Sales
    14 / 59
    7d / 30d

Volume read

Volume Watch

Volume spikes are evident with Gladion's Final Battle (ME05 Pitch Black), achieving 128 sales, which is 4.1 times the typical 7-day sales baseline of 31, alongside a price increase of 22.7%.

  • Similarly, Gwynn (ME05 Pitch Black) recorded 154 sales, 3.9 times the typical volume, indicating heightened interest despite the overall bearish market.
Exact evidence6 rowsVolume Spike Evidence
Evidence table — Volume Spike Evidence
Market
$32.06
Price Change
+22.7%
Volume Multiple
4.1x
Current 7d Sales
128
Typical 7d Sales
31
Market
$3.25
Price Change
0.0%
Volume Multiple
4.0x
Current 7d Sales
16
Typical 7d Sales
4
Market
$41.25
Price Change
+1.9%
Volume Multiple
3.9x
Current 7d Sales
154
Typical 7d Sales
40
Market
$190.79
Price Change
-29.1%
Volume Multiple
3.9x
Current 7d Sales
49
Typical 7d Sales
13
Market
$9.35
Price Change
-38.0%
Volume Multiple
3.5x
Current 7d Sales
142
Typical 7d Sales
41
Market
$4.02
Price Change
-5.2%
Volume Multiple
3.5x
Current 7d Sales
138
Typical 7d Sales
40
Exact values for Volume Spike Evidence
CardSetMarketPrice ChangeVolume MultipleCurrent 7d SalesTypical 7d Sales
Gladion's Final Battle card image
Gladion's Final Battle
ME05 Pitch Black set image
ME05 Pitch Black2026 Pokemon TCG
$32.06+22.7%4.1x12831
Snorlax card image
Snorlax
Pokemon GO set image
Pokemon GO2022 Pokemon TCG
$3.250.0%4.0x164
Gwynn card image
Gwynn
ME05 Pitch Black set image
ME05 Pitch Black2026 Pokemon TCG
$41.25+1.9%3.9x15440
Mega Darkrai ex card image
Mega Darkrai ex
ME05 Pitch Black set image
ME05 Pitch Black2026 Pokemon TCG
$190.79-29.1%3.9x4913
Mega Excadrill ex card image
Mega Excadrill ex
ME05 Pitch Black set image
ME05 Pitch Black2026 Pokemon TCG
$9.35-38.0%3.5x14241
Wailord ex card image
Wailord ex
ME05 Pitch Black set image
ME05 Pitch Black2026 Pokemon TCG
$4.02-5.2%3.5x13840

Set read

Set Spotlight: SWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery

The SWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery set has an average 7-day price change of +1.9% and a composite score of 25, with 27 cards tracked.

  • Hisuian Arcanine stands out as the top card, reflecting stable interest despite the overall bearish market sentiment.

Featured set profile

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

Year
2022
Top Card
Hisuian Arcanine
Cards Tracked
27
Composite Score
25.00
Exact evidence1 rowSWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery Evidence
Evidence table — SWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery Evidence
Year
2022
Top Card
Hisuian Arcanine
Cards Tracked
27
Composite Score
25.00
Average 7d Change
+1.9%
High Momentum Cards
0
Exact values for SWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery Evidence
SetYearTop CardCards TrackedComposite ScoreAverage 7d ChangeHigh Momentum Cards
SWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery set image
SWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery2022 Pokemon TCG
2022Hisuian Arcanine2725.00+1.9%0

Sector read

Set Comparisons

The ME05 Pitch Black set has shown a significant average 7-day decline of 32.7%, underperforming the market average of -1.2% by 31.5%.

  • In contrast, Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery (2023) has an average 7-day change of -4.7%, also underperforming the market.
  • These comparisons highlight the challenges faced by recent sets in maintaining value.

Set highlights

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

Set read

Sets in Motion

The five strongest estimated tracked-card basket changes include SWSH10 Astral Radiance with a 7-day increase of 1.5% and a basket value of $385.01 from 331 sales.

  • Conversely, ME05 Pitch Black experienced a 32.9% decline, now valued at $1,028.82 with 7,932 sales, underscoring the volatility in recent set valuations.

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
    $34.10
    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
    $101.46
    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
    $2.16
    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
    $14.16
    Median comparison
    +15.5%
    7d / 30d median
    $17.10 / $14.81
    7d / 30d
    30d sales
    7

Fair value read

Solid Value Plays

Current pricing for Shining Volcanion at $7.49 shows a modeled reference gap of 889.2% with a 60% confidence level.

  • Shining Genesect at $12.87 has a modeled reference gap of 505.1% with 55% confidence, while Misdreavus at $10.55 shows a 346.4% gap with 53% confidence, indicating substantial discrepancies between market prices and modeled values.
Exact evidence6 rowsCurrent Price vs Modeled Reference
Evidence table — Current Price vs Modeled Reference
Market
$7.49
Confidence
60%
Model Gap %
+889.2%
Modeled Reference
$74.09
Market
$12.87
Confidence
55%
Model Gap %
+505.1%
Modeled Reference
$77.87
Market
$10.55
Confidence
53%
Model Gap %
+346.4%
Modeled Reference
$47.09
Market
$9.43
Confidence
67%
Model Gap %
+354.9%
Modeled Reference
$42.90
Market
$11.18
Confidence
67%
Model Gap %
+346.5%
Modeled Reference
$49.92
Market
$9.96
Confidence
50%
Model Gap %
+334.3%
Modeled Reference
$43.26
Exact values for Current Price vs Modeled Reference
CardMarketConfidenceModel Gap %Modeled Reference
Shining Volcanion card image
Shining Volcanion
$7.4960%+889.2%$74.09
Shining Genesect card image
Shining Genesect
$12.8755%+505.1%$77.87
Misdreavus card image
Misdreavus
$10.5553%+346.4%$47.09
Hitmontop card image
Hitmontop
$9.4367%+354.9%$42.90
Muk card image
Muk
$11.1867%+346.5%$49.92
Moltres EX (Team Plasma) card image
Moltres EX (Team Plasma)
$9.9650%+334.3%$43.26

Pack read

Pack Value Plays

The Chaos Rising 3-Pack Blister (ME04 Chaos Rising 2026) is priced at $21.79 for 3 packs, equating to $7.26 per pack.

  • The Perfect Order 3 Pack Blister (ME03 Perfect Order 2026) is available for $21.90 for 3 packs, translating to $7.30 per pack, reflecting competitive pricing in the sealed product market.
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.