Grading Watch 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 1,150 qualified market movers, decliners led 703 to 447 with a recorded 7-day direction (61.1%).
Tracked
42,951
Qualified up
447
Qualified down
703
Top move
+84.9%
Qualified mover breadth
7-day direction among qualified movers from PokeFocus daily market snapshot
447
qualified movers up
38.9% of qualified movers
703
qualified movers down
61.1% of qualified movers
Based on 1,150 qualified movers with a recorded 7-day direction. The remaining 41,801 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
- 88 more cards rose than in the previous report (447 today).
- New to the lead coverage: Ampharos and Mareep.
- Grading Watch is today's primary read; every available core market domain is covered with non-duplicative evidence.
Grading read
Grading Watch
Mareep also demonstrates a strong premium at 26.8x, priced at $9.50 raw and $255.00 in PSA 10, with 3 sales.
- Flareon follows with a premium of 25.5x, raw at $19.99 and PSA 10 at $509.99, backed by 3 sales.
- Other notable cards include Milotic at 23.8x and Team Rocket's Wobbuffet at 23.6x, indicating robust market interest in graded cards.
- Raw
- $11.00
- PSA 10
- $339.95
- Premium
- 30.9x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 5
- Raw
- $9.50
- PSA 10
- $255.00
- Premium
- 26.8x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 3
- Raw
- $19.99
- PSA 10
- $509.99
- Premium
- 25.5x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 3
- Raw
- $8.68
- PSA 10
- $206.75
- Premium
- 23.8x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 5
- Raw
- $12.08
- PSA 10
- $285.00
- Premium
- 23.6x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 5
- Raw
- $17.71
- PSA 10
- $463.50
- Premium
- 26.2x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 4
Momentum read
Top Movers
Brave Bangle leads with a striking price increase of $5.14, up 84.9%, while Legacy Energy follows at $4.20, up 59.1%.
- Mega Excadrill ex has risen to $9.39, marking a 55.0% gain.
- Morpeko ex is also notable, now priced at $136.12, up 48.9%.
- Mega Gengar ex shows a solid increase to $63.71, up 34.8%, reflecting strong collector interest.
Recent price movement
Current price · 7-day change · 7-day / 30-day sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- Market
- $5.14
- 7d move
- +84.9%
- Sales
- 26 / 112 7d / 30d
- Market
- $4.20
- 7d move
- +59.1%
- Sales
- 1 / 18 7d / 30d
- Market
- $9.39
- 7d move
- +55.0%
- Sales
- 27 / 129 7d / 30d
- Market
- $27.83
- 7d move
- +54.1%
- Sales
- 1 / 8 7d / 30d
- Market
- $136.12
- 7d move
- +48.9%
- Sales
- 50 / 189 7d / 30d
- Market
- $63.71
- 7d move
- +34.8%
- Sales
- 44 / 197 7d / 30d
Volume read
Volume Watch
Charizard V and Charizard (Base Set Shadowless) are experiencing significant volume spikes, with current sales at 3.2x and 3.5x their typical 7-day sales respectively.
- This surge indicates heightened demand for these iconic cards, suggesting a potential shift in collector focus.
- Market
- $90.83
- Price Change
- 0.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 3.2x
- Current 7d Sales
- 30
- Typical 7d Sales
- 9
- Market
- $250.00
- Price Change
- 0.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 3.5x
- Current 7d Sales
- 38
- Typical 7d Sales
- 11
- Market
- $51.71
- Price Change
- +13.7%
- Volume Multiple
- 3.0x
- Current 7d Sales
- 31
- Typical 7d Sales
- 10
| Card | Set | Market | Price Change | Volume Multiple | Current 7d Sales | Typical 7d Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | $90.83 | 0.0% | 3.2x | 30 | 9 |
 |  | $250.00 | 0.0% | 3.5x | 38 | 11 |
 | | $51.71 | +13.7% | 3.0x | 31 | 10 |
Price reset
Notable Declines
Manectric has seen a drastic decline to $3.59, down 72.5%, with a notable sales volume of 367.
- Greninja ex follows closely, priced at $3.59, down 29.8% with 96 sales.
- The overall bearish sentiment is reflected in these pullbacks, indicating a challenging environment for certain cards.
Recent price movement
Current price · 7-day change · 7-day / 30-day sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- Market
- $3.59
- 7d move
- -72.5%
- Sales
- 64 / 214 7d / 30d
- Market
- $3.59
- 7d move
- -29.8%
- Sales
- 2 / 7 7d / 30d
- Market
- $3.46
- 7d move
- -26.0%
- Sales
- 18 / 74 7d / 30d
- Market
- $7.32
- 7d move
- -24.6%
- Sales
- 12 / 76 7d / 30d
- Market
- $4.95
- 7d move
- -23.0%
- Sales
- 0 / 16 7d / 30d
- Market
- $4.70
- 7d move
- -21.6%
- Sales
- 5 / 17 7d / 30d
Set read
Set Spotlight: ME05 Pitch Black (2026)
ME05 Pitch Black (2026) has an average 7-day price change of +7.7%, with a composite score of 29.
- The set features 30 cards, with Brave Bangle as the top gainer.
- Despite the overall bearish market sentiment, this set's performance indicates pockets of strength.
Featured set profile
Snapshot profile · Window: 7-day measurement window · Source: PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- Year
- 2026
- Top Card
- Gladion's Final Battle
- Cards Tracked
- 30
- Composite Score
- 29.00
- Year
- 2026
- Top Card
- Gladion's Final Battle
- Cards Tracked
- 30
- Composite Score
- 29.00
- Average 7d Change
- +7.7%
- High Momentum Cards
- 0
| Set | Year | Top Card | Cards Tracked | Composite Score | Average 7d Change | High Momentum Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2026 | Gladion's Final Battle | 30 | 29.00 | +7.7% | 0 |
Sector read
Set Comparisons
ME05 Pitch Black (2026) outperforms the market with an average 7-day price change of +7.7%, compared to the overall market average of -0.2%.
- In contrast, SV Scarlet and Violet 151 (2023) underperforms with a -2.4% change, highlighting the contrasting fortunes of recent sets.
Set highlights
7-day set movement vs market · 30-day card sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- 7d movement
- +7.7%
- Tracked card value
- $730.89
- Vs market
- +7.8%
- 30d card sales
- 9,164
- 7d movement
- -2.4%
- Tracked card value
- $2,068.06
- Vs market
- -2.2%
- 30d card sales
- 4,588
Set read
Sets in Motion
The strongest estimated tracked-card basket change is ME04 Chaos Rising (2026) at +2.5%, with a basket value of $725.59 from 8,891 sales.
- Conversely, ME02 Phantasmal Flames (2025) shows a decline of -4.3% with a basket value of $1,308.75, reflecting the varying performance across sets.
Set highlights
7-day set movement vs market · 30-day card sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- 7d movement
- -4.3%
- Tracked card value
- $1,308.75
- Vs market
- —
- 30d card sales
- 4,276
- 7d movement
- -3.3%
- Tracked card value
- $519.45
- Vs market
- —
- 30d card sales
- 1,326
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
- Pitch Black Elite Trainer BoxME05 Pitch Black (2026)
- Current
- $78.96
- Median comparison
- +67.7%
- 7d / 30d median
- $122.58 / $73.10 7d / 30d
- 30d sales
- 6
- Scarlet & Violet Booster BundleSV01 Scarlet and Violet Base Set (2023)
- Current
- $101.61
- Median comparison
- +49.7%
- 7d / 30d median
- $97.50 / $65.11 7d / 30d
- 30d sales
- 5
- Sinnoh Star Mini Tin DisplayMiscellaneous Cards and Products (2018)
- Current
- $242.07
- Median comparison
- -45.0%
- 7d / 30d median
- $71.50 / $129.99 7d / 30d
- 30d sales
- 49
- 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
- Trick or Trade BOOster Bundle 2024 - Mini Booster PackTrick or Trade BOOster Bundle 2024 (2024)
- Current
- $2.17
- Median comparison
- +15.6%
- 7d / 30d median
- $2.27 / $1.96 7d / 30d
- 30d sales
- 17
- Prismatic Evolutions Booster PackSV Prismatic Evolutions (2025)
- Current
- $13.94
- Median comparison
- +15.5%
- 7d / 30d median
- $17.10 / $14.81 7d / 30d
- 30d sales
- 7
Fair value read
Solid Value Plays
Ampharos GX is currently priced at $8.35, with a modeled reference of $113.70, indicating a 1261.7% model gap at 50% confidence.
- Trevenant VMAX (Secret) shows a current price of $6.80 against a modeled reference of $64.78, reflecting an 852.6% gap with 55% confidence.
- These substantial discrepancies suggest potential opportunities for value assessment.
- Market
- $8.35
- Confidence
- 50%
- Model Gap %
- +1261.7%
- Modeled Reference
- $113.70
- Market
- $6.80
- Confidence
- 55%
- Model Gap %
- +852.6%
- Modeled Reference
- $64.78
- Market
- $6.91
- Confidence
- 85%
- Model Gap %
- +811.6%
- Modeled Reference
- $62.99
- Market
- $6.75
- Confidence
- 61%
- Model Gap %
- +731.3%
- Modeled Reference
- $56.11
- Market
- $6.76
- Confidence
- 51%
- Model Gap %
- +600.4%
- Modeled Reference
- $47.35
- Market
- $12.91
- Confidence
- 51%
- Model Gap %
- +526.9%
- Modeled Reference
- $80.93
| Card | Market | Confidence | Model Gap % | Modeled Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | $8.35 | 50% | +1261.7% | $113.70 |
 | $6.80 | 55% | +852.6% | $64.78 |
 | $6.91 | 85% | +811.6% | $62.99 |
 | $6.75 | 61% | +731.3% | $56.11 |
 | $6.76 | 51% | +600.4% | $47.35 |
 | $12.91 | 51% | +526.9% | $80.93 |
Pack read
Pack Value Plays
The Pitch Black Sleeved Booster Pack (ME05 Pitch Black 2026) is priced at $7.11 for 1 pack, while the Chaos Rising Sleeved Booster Pack (ME04 Chaos Rising 2026) is at $6.70 for 1 pack.
- The Lumiose City Mini Tin [Gallade & Goomy] offers 2 packs for $14.70, equating to $7.35 per pack.
- These comparisons highlight the current pricing landscape for sealed products.
- Market
- $6.70
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $6.70
- Market
- $7.11
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $7.11
![Lumiose City Mini Tin [Gallade & Goomy] product image](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/685579_200w.jpg)
- Market
- $14.70
- Packs
- 2
- $/Pack
- $7.35
![Pitch Black 3-Pack Blister [Binacle] product image](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/692938_200w.jpg)
- Market
- $22.12
- Packs
- 3
- $/Pack
- $7.37
![Lumiose City Mini Tin [Meganium & Meowstic] product image](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/685576_200w.jpg)
- Market
- $15.27
- Packs
- 2
- $/Pack
- $7.64
![Lumiose City Mini Tin [Salamence & Litleo] product image](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/685575_200w.jpg)
- Market
- $15.45
- Packs
- 2
- $/Pack
- $7.73
![Perfect Order Single Pack Blister [Makuhita] product image](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/672410_200w.jpg)
- Market
- $8.08
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $8.08
- Market
- $8.38
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $8.38
- Market
- $8.42
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $8.42
- Market
- $8.48
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $8.48
![Checklane 2-Pack Blister [Archaludon] (3-tab) product image](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/654113_200w.jpg)
- Market
- $17.00
- Packs
- 2
- $/Pack
- $8.50
- Market
- $8.99
- Packs
- 36
- $/Pack
- $0.25
- Market
- $15.99
- Packs
- 6
- $/Pack
- $2.67
- Market
- $5.75
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $5.75
- Market
- $5.90
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $5.90
- Market
- $5.95
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $5.95
- Market
- $6.63
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $6.63
- Market
- $6.90
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $6.90
![Chaos Rising Single Pack Blister [Toxel] product image](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/684457_200w.jpg)
- Market
- $6.93
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $6.93
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.