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NeutralQualified moversJul 31, 2026Daily report

Pack Value Plays 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 1,223 qualified market movers, decliners led 709 to 514 with a recorded 7-day direction (58.0%).

Tracked

42,973

Qualified up

514

Qualified down

709

Top move

+45.6%

Qualified mover breadth

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

514

qualified movers up

42.0% of qualified movers

709

qualified movers down

58.0% of qualified movers

Based on 1,223 qualified movers with a recorded 7-day direction. The remaining 41,750 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

  • 28 more cards rose than in the previous report (514 today).
  • New to the lead coverage: Pitch Black Booster Pack and Lumiose City Mini Tin [Gallade & Goomy].
  • Pack Value Plays is today's primary read; every available core market domain is covered with non-duplicative evidence.

Pack read

Pack Value Plays

The Pitch Black Booster Pack (ME05 Pitch Black 2026) is priced at $7.04 for 1 pack.

  • The Lumiose City Mini Tin [Gallade & Goomy] (Miscellaneous Cards and Products 2018) is offered at $14.26 for 2 packs, equating to $7.13 per pack.
  • The Lumiose City Mini Tin [Meganium & Meowstic] (Miscellaneous Cards and Products 2018) costs $14.80 for 2 packs, resulting in $7.40 per pack.
  • The Pitch Black 3-Pack Blister [Binacle] (ME05 Pitch Black 2026) is available for $22.41 for 3 packs, translating to $7.47 per pack.

The Chaos Rising Single Pack Blister [Toxel] (ME04 Chaos Rising 2026) is priced at $7.77 for 1 pack.

Exact evidence18 rowsPrice per Pack — Sealed Product Comparison
Evidence table — Price per Pack — Sealed Product Comparison
Exact values for Price per Pack — Sealed Product Comparison
ProductSetMarketPacks$/Pack
Pitch Black Booster Pack product image
Pitch Black Booster PackBooster Pack / $5.58
ME05 Pitch Black set image
ME05 Pitch Black2026 Pokemon TCG
$7.041$7.04
Lumiose City Mini Tin [Gallade & Goomy] product image
Lumiose City Mini Tin [Gallade & Goomy]Tin / $13.97
Miscellaneous Cards and Products set image
Miscellaneous Cards and Products2018 Pokemon TCG
$14.262$7.13
Lumiose City Mini Tin [Meganium & Meowstic] product image
Lumiose City Mini Tin [Meganium & Meowstic]Tin / $14.70
Miscellaneous Cards and Products set image
Miscellaneous Cards and Products2018 Pokemon TCG
$14.802$7.40
Pitch Black 3-Pack Blister [Binacle] product image
Pitch Black 3-Pack Blister [Binacle]Blister Pack / $21.71
ME05 Pitch Black set image
ME05 Pitch Black2026 Pokemon TCG
$22.413$7.47
Lumiose City Mini Tin [Salamence & Litleo] product image
Lumiose City Mini Tin [Salamence & Litleo]Tin / $13.76
Miscellaneous Cards and Products set image
Miscellaneous Cards and Products2018 Pokemon TCG
$14.962$7.48
Chaos Rising Single Pack Blister [Toxel] product image
Chaos Rising Single Pack Blister [Toxel]Blister Pack / $7.53
ME04 Chaos Rising set image
ME04 Chaos Rising2026 Pokemon TCG
$7.771$7.77
Perfect Order Single Pack Blister [Makuhita] product image
Perfect Order Single Pack Blister [Makuhita]Blister Pack / $7.75
ME03 Perfect Order set image
ME03 Perfect Order2026 Pokemon TCG
$8.091$8.09
Mega Evolution Booster Pack product image
Mega Evolution Booster PackBooster Pack / $8.53
ME01 Mega Evolution set image
ME01 Mega Evolution2025 Pokemon TCG
$8.121$8.12
Twilight Masquerade Booster Pack product image
Twilight Masquerade Booster PackBooster Pack / $9.09
SV06 Twilight Masquerade set image
SV06 Twilight Masquerade2024 Pokemon TCG
$8.381$8.38
Paradox Rift Booster Pack product image
Paradox Rift Booster PackBooster Pack / $8.41
SV04 Paradox Rift set image
SV04 Paradox Rift2023 Pokemon TCG
$8.451$8.45
Pitch Black Half Booster Boxes product image
Pitch Black Half Booster BoxesBooster Box / $8.99
ME05 Pitch Black set image
ME05 Pitch Black2026 Pokemon TCG
$8.9936$0.25
Greninja ex Battle Deck & 2 Booster Bundle product image
Greninja ex Battle Deck & 2 Booster BundleBooster Bundle / $15.99
Miscellaneous Cards and Products set image
Miscellaneous Cards and Products2018 Pokemon TCG
$15.996$2.67
Perfect Order Booster Pack product image
Perfect Order Booster PackBooster Pack / $5.08
ME03 Perfect Order set image
ME03 Perfect Order2026 Pokemon TCG
$6.031$6.03
Chaos Rising Booster Pack product image
Chaos Rising Booster PackBooster Pack / $5.23
ME04 Chaos Rising set image
ME04 Chaos Rising2026 Pokemon TCG
$6.121$6.12
Chaos Rising Sleeved Booster Pack product image
Chaos Rising Sleeved Booster PackSleeved Booster Pack / $6.98
ME04 Chaos Rising set image
ME04 Chaos Rising2026 Pokemon TCG
$6.301$6.30
Journey Together Booster Pack product image
Journey Together Booster PackBooster Pack / $6.73
SV09 Journey Together set image
SV09 Journey Together2025 Pokemon TCG
$6.671$6.67
Perfect Order Sleeved Booster Pack product image
Perfect Order Sleeved Booster PackSleeved Booster Pack / $7.49
ME03 Perfect Order set image
ME03 Perfect Order2026 Pokemon TCG
$6.821$6.82
Perfect Order 3 Pack Blister [Chikorita] product image
Perfect Order 3 Pack Blister [Chikorita]Blister Pack / $20.94
ME03 Perfect Order set image
ME03 Perfect Order2026 Pokemon TCG
$21.553$7.18

Grading read

Grading Watch

The Charizard ex has a raw price of $5.99 and a PSA 10 price of $260.00, reflecting a premium multiple of 43.4x with 3 PSA 10 sales.

  • Pachirisu shows a raw price of $15.00 and a PSA 10 price of $424.99, yielding a premium of 28.3x with 3 PSA 10 sales.
  • Smeargle has a raw price of $5.02 and a PSA 10 price of $157.50, resulting in a 31.4x premium with 4 PSA 10 sales.
Exact evidence6 rowsPSA 10 Grading Premiums
Evidence table — PSA 10 Grading Premiums
Raw
$5.99
PSA 10
$260.00
Premium
43.4x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Raw
$15.00
PSA 10
$424.99
Premium
28.3x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Raw
$5.02
PSA 10
$157.50
Premium
31.4x
PSA 10 Sales
4
Raw
$7.50
PSA 10
$189.98
Premium
25.3x
PSA 10 Sales
14
Raw
$7.50
PSA 10
$187.50
Premium
25.0x
PSA 10 Sales
4
Raw
$7.12
PSA 10
$195.00
Premium
27.4x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Exact values for PSA 10 Grading Premiums
CardRawPSA 10PremiumPSA 10 Sales
Charizard ex card image
Charizard ex
$5.99$260.0043.4x3
Pachirisu card image
Pachirisu
$15.00$424.9928.3x3
Smeargle card image
Smeargle
$5.02$157.5031.4x4
Charizard V card image
Charizard V
$7.50$189.9825.3x14
Gengar ex card image
Gengar ex
$7.50$187.5025.0x4
Whirlipede card image
Whirlipede
$7.12$195.0027.4x3

Momentum read

Top Movers

Chandelure #TG04/TG30 from SWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery has surged to $4.68, marking a +45.6% increase.

Recent price movement

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

  1. Chandelure card image
    Market
    $4.68
    7d move
    +45.6%
    Sales
    3 / 27
    7d / 30d
  2. Radiant Greninja card image
    Market
    $4.26
    7d move
    +44.9%
    Sales
    2 / 18
    7d / 30d
  3. Legacy Energy card image
    Market
    $4.87
    7d move
    +42.0%
    Sales
    1 / 18
    7d / 30d
  4. Silvally card image
    Market
    $4.29
    7d move
    +30.9%
    Sales
    40 / 224
    7d / 30d
  5. Dachsbun ex card image
    Market
    $4.46
    7d move
    +29.6%
    Sales
    5 / 22
    7d / 30d
  6. Litleo card image
    Market
    $5.17
    7d move
    +24.9%
    Sales
    12 / 53
    7d / 30d

Volume read

Volume Watch

The Slowpoke & Psyduck GX (Alternate Full Art) has experienced a significant volume spike, with current sales at 10, which is 3.3 times the typical 7-day sales of 3.

  • This increase coincides with a price rise of +64.1%, indicating heightened collector interest.
Exact evidence5 rowsVolume Spike Evidence
Evidence table — Volume Spike Evidence
Market
$306.63
Price Change
+64.1%
Volume Multiple
3.3x
Current 7d Sales
10
Typical 7d Sales
3
Market
$3.61
Price Change
0.0%
Volume Multiple
3.3x
Current 7d Sales
35
Typical 7d Sales
11
Market
$51.68
Price Change
+13.7%
Volume Multiple
3.0x
Current 7d Sales
31
Typical 7d Sales
10
Market
$12.68
Price Change
-100.0%
Volume Multiple
3.5x
Current 7d Sales
13
Typical 7d Sales
4
Market
$250.00
Price Change
0.0%
Volume Multiple
3.5x
Current 7d Sales
38
Typical 7d Sales
11
Exact values for Volume Spike Evidence
CardSetMarketPrice ChangeVolume MultipleCurrent 7d SalesTypical 7d Sales
Slowpoke & Psyduck GX (Alternate Full Art) card image
Slowpoke & Psyduck GX (Alternate Full Art)
SM Unified Minds set image
SM Unified Minds2019 Pokemon TCG
$306.63+64.1%3.3x103
Metang card image
Metang
SV05 Temporal Forces set image
SV05 Temporal Forces2024 Pokemon TCG
$3.610.0%3.3x3511
Snorlax card image
Snorlax
Prize Pack Series Cards set image
Prize Pack Series Cards2022 Pokemon TCG
$51.68+13.7%3.0x3110
Quick Ball (Secret) card image
Quick Ball (Secret)
SWSH01 Sword and Shield Base Set set image
SWSH01 Sword and Shield Base Set2020 Pokemon TCG
$12.68-100.0%3.5x134
Charizard card image
Charizard
Base Set Shadowless set image
Base Set Shadowless1999 Pokemon TCG
$250.000.0%3.5x3811

Price reset

Notable Declines

Scorbunny #053 from ME Mega Evolution Promo has dropped to $6.31, down -32.9%.

  • Misty's Vitality #111/084 from ME05 Pitch Black has also seen a decline, now priced at $24.37, down -27.9%.
  • Greninja ex #106/167 from SV06 Twilight Masquerade has decreased to $3.05, reflecting a -29.8% change.

Recent price movement

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

  1. Scorbunny card image
    Market
    $6.31
    7d move
    -32.9%
    Sales
    17 / 90
    7d / 30d
  2. Misty's Vitality card image
    Market
    $24.37
    7d move
    -27.9%
    Sales
    63 / 236
    7d / 30d
  3. Greninja ex card image
    Market
    $3.05
    7d move
    -29.8%
    Sales
    2 / 7
    7d / 30d
  4. Mega Starmie ex card image
    Market
    $5.35
    7d move
    -24.0%
    Sales
    14 / 81
    7d / 30d
  5. Dhelmise card image
    Market
    $6.41
    7d move
    -26.3%
    Sales
    42 / 173
    7d / 30d
  6. Canari card image
    Market
    $3.42
    7d move
    -26.0%
    Sales
    15 / 74
    7d / 30d

Set read

Set Spotlight: ME02 Phantasmal Flames (2025)

ME02 Phantasmal Flames (2025) has an average 7-day price change of +3.9% and an average composite score of 30.

  • The set includes 18 tracked cards, with Dewgong as the top card, highlighting its potential for collectors.

Featured set profile

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

Year
2025
Top Card
Dewgong
Cards Tracked
18
Composite Score
30.00
Exact evidence1 rowME02 Phantasmal Flames Evidence
Evidence table — ME02 Phantasmal Flames Evidence
Year
2025
Top Card
Dewgong
Cards Tracked
18
Composite Score
30.00
Average 7d Change
+3.9%
High Momentum Cards
0
Exact values for ME02 Phantasmal Flames Evidence
SetYearTop CardCards TrackedComposite ScoreAverage 7d ChangeHigh Momentum Cards
ME02 Phantasmal Flames set image
ME02 Phantasmal Flames2025 Pokemon TCG
2025Dewgong1830.00+3.9%0

Sector read

Set Comparisons

ME02 Phantasmal Flames (2025) has outperformed the market with a 7-day average change of +3.9%, compared to the market average of -0.2%.

  • In contrast, ME Mega Evolution Promo (2025) has underperformed, showing a -4.1% change against the market average, which is 3.9% lower.

Set highlights

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

Set read

Sets in Motion

The Prize Pack Series Cards (2022) have shown a strong estimated tracked-card basket value change of +4% over the past 7 days, with 1,901 card sales.

  • Conversely, ME05 Pitch Black (2026) has seen a decline of -6% in its estimated tracked-card basket value, with 12,424 card sales.

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
    $77.79
    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
    $105.02
    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
    $242.07
    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
    $6,000.00
    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
    $14.23
    Median comparison
    +15.5%
    7d / 30d median
    $17.10 / $14.81
    7d / 30d
    30d sales
    7

Fair value read

Solid Value Plays

Mr.

  • Mime GX is currently priced at $5.62, with a modeled reference of $101.79, indicating a model gap of 1711.2% at 50% confidence.
  • Ampharos GX is at $8.37, compared to a modeled reference of $102.86, showing a gap of 1128.9% at 51% confidence.
  • Trevenant VMAX (Secret) stands at $6.86 against a modeled reference of $65.05, reflecting an 848.3% gap at 53% confidence.
Exact evidence6 rowsCurrent Price vs Modeled Reference
Evidence table — Current Price vs Modeled Reference
Market
$5.62
Confidence
50%
Model Gap %
+1711.2%
Modeled Reference
$101.79
Market
$8.37
Confidence
51%
Model Gap %
+1128.9%
Modeled Reference
$102.86
Market
$6.86
Confidence
53%
Model Gap %
+848.3%
Modeled Reference
$65.05
Market
$6.90
Confidence
82%
Model Gap %
+800.7%
Modeled Reference
$62.15
Market
$6.54
Confidence
66%
Model Gap %
+754.4%
Modeled Reference
$55.88
Market
$6.86
Confidence
58%
Model Gap %
+608.3%
Modeled Reference
$48.59
Exact values for Current Price vs Modeled Reference
CardMarketConfidenceModel Gap %Modeled Reference
Mr. Mime GX card image
Mr. Mime GX
$5.6250%+1711.2%$101.79
Ampharos GX card image
Ampharos GX
$8.3751%+1128.9%$102.86
Trevenant VMAX (Secret) card image
Trevenant VMAX (Secret)
$6.8653%+848.3%$65.05
Nemona card image
Nemona
$6.9082%+800.7%$62.15
Ho-Oh EX card image
Ho-Oh EX
$6.5466%+754.4%$55.88
Hoopa EX card image
Hoopa EX
$6.8658%+608.3%$48.59

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.