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NeutralQualified moversAug 1, 2026Daily report

Volume 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 1,214 qualified market movers, decliners led 696 to 518 with a recorded 7-day direction (57.3%).

Tracked

42,975

Qualified up

518

Qualified down

696

Top move

+51.2%

Qualified mover breadth

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

518

qualified movers up

42.7% of qualified movers

696

qualified movers down

57.3% of qualified movers

Based on 1,214 qualified movers with a recorded 7-day direction. The remaining 41,761 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

  • 4 more cards rose than in the previous report (518 today).
  • New to the lead coverage: Poliwrath and Base Set.
  • Volume Watch is today's primary read; every available core market domain is covered with non-duplicative evidence.

Volume read

Volume Watch

The Charizard (Base Set Shadowless) experienced a remarkable surge in sales, achieving 38 transactions, which is 3.5 times the typical 11 sales.

Exact evidence3 rowsVolume Spike Evidence
Evidence table — Volume Spike Evidence
Market
$41.04
Price Change
+7.7%
Volume Multiple
3.3x
Current 7d Sales
19
Typical 7d Sales
6
Market
$12.62
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
Poliwrath card image
Poliwrath
Base Set set image
Base Set1999 Pokemon TCG
$41.04+7.7%3.3x196
Quick Ball (Secret) card image
Quick Ball (Secret)
SWSH01 Sword and Shield Base Set set image
SWSH01 Sword and Shield Base Set2020 Pokemon TCG
$12.62-100.0%3.5x134
Charizard card image
Charizard
Base Set Shadowless set image
Base Set Shadowless1999 Pokemon TCG
$250.000.0%3.5x3811

Grading read

Grading Watch

The PSA 10 premium snapshot reveals that Haunter commands a significant premium, with a raw price of $52.38 and a PSA 10 value of $1,437.00, resulting in a 27.4x premium from 6 sales.

  • Similarly, Radiant Greninja has a raw price of $5.32 and a PSA 10 price of $127.38, translating to a 23.9x premium from 6 sales.
Exact evidence6 rowsPSA 10 Grading Premiums
Evidence table — PSA 10 Grading Premiums
Raw
$52.38
PSA 10
$1,437.00
Premium
27.4x
PSA 10 Sales
6
Raw
$5.32
PSA 10
$127.38
Premium
23.9x
PSA 10 Sales
6
Raw
$5.08
PSA 10
$120.00
Premium
23.6x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Raw
$11.99
PSA 10
$282.50
Premium
23.6x
PSA 10 Sales
16
Raw
$6.50
PSA 10
$150.00
Premium
23.1x
PSA 10 Sales
5
Raw
$5.25
PSA 10
$119.00
Premium
22.7x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Exact values for PSA 10 Grading Premiums
CardRawPSA 10PremiumPSA 10 Sales
Haunter card image
Haunter
$52.38$1,437.0027.4x6
Radiant Greninja card image
Radiant Greninja
$5.32$127.3823.9x6
Noibat card image
Noibat
$5.08$120.0023.6x3
Xerneas card image
Xerneas
$11.99$282.5023.6x16
Altaria card image
Altaria
$6.50$150.0023.1x5
Arceus VSTAR card image
Arceus VSTAR
$5.25$119.0022.7x3

Momentum read

Top Movers

The Secret Box #163/167 from SV06 Twilight Masquerade leads the gainers at $7.00, reflecting a 51.2% increase with a composite score of 32.

Recent price movement

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

  1. Secret Box card image
    Market
    $7.00
    7d move
    +51.2%
    Sales
    9 / 46
    7d / 30d
  2. Glaceon VSTAR card image
    Market
    $278.00
    7d move
    +36.9%
    Sales
    8 / 72
    7d / 30d
  3. Shiinotic card image
    Market
    $3.64
    7d move
    +36.4%
    Sales
    2 / 29
    7d / 30d
  4. Fezandipiti ex card image
    Market
    $3.28
    7d move
    +32.6%
    Sales
    1 / 5
    7d / 30d
  5. Mega Eelektross ex card image
    Market
    $4.86
    7d move
    +31.8%
    Sales
    20 / 99
    7d / 30d
  6. N's Zoroark ex card image
    Market
    $4.58
    7d move
    +28.6%
    Sales
    6 / 48
    7d / 30d

Price reset

Notable Declines

Fomantis #085/084 from ME05 Pitch Black has seen a drastic decline of 74.0%, now priced at $3.71, with a high sales volume of 641.

  • Manectric #089/084 from ME05 Pitch Black also fell significantly by 72.5%, currently at $3.26, indicating a notable pullback in interest.

Recent price movement

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

  1. Fomantis card image
    Market
    $3.71
    7d move
    -74.0%
    Sales
    48 / 233
    7d / 30d
  2. Manectric card image
    Market
    $3.26
    7d move
    -72.5%
    Sales
    58 / 215
    7d / 30d
  3. Goldeen card image
    Market
    $11.69
    7d move
    -22.1%
    Sales
    7 / 12
    7d / 30d
  4. Mewtwo card image
    Market
    $3.77
    7d move
    -18.8%
    Sales
    18 / 48
    7d / 30d
  5. Tepig card image
    Market
    $6.15
    7d move
    -20.5%
    Sales
    14 / 65
    7d / 30d
  6. Greninja ex card image
    Market
    $3.46
    7d move
    -29.8%
    Sales
    2 / 7
    7d / 30d

Set read

Set Spotlight: ME02 Phantasmal Flames (2025)

The ME02 Phantasmal Flames set has an average 7-day price change of +3.1% with a composite score of 29.

  • The set includes 18 tracked cards, with Mega Lopunny ex being the top card, although none exhibit high momentum.

Featured set profile

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

Year
2025
Top Card
Mega Lopunny ex
Cards Tracked
18
Composite Score
29.00
Exact evidence1 rowME02 Phantasmal Flames Evidence
Evidence table — ME02 Phantasmal Flames Evidence
Year
2025
Top Card
Mega Lopunny ex
Cards Tracked
18
Composite Score
29.00
Average 7d Change
+3.1%
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
2025Mega Lopunny ex1829.00+3.1%0

Sector read

Set Comparisons

The SWSH10 Astral Radiance Trainer Gallery (2022) outperformed the market average with a 7-day change of +2%, compared to the market's -0.1%.

  • Conversely, ME04 Chaos Rising (2026) underperformed significantly, showing a -2.1% change, which is 2% below the market average.

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) showed a strong estimated tracked-card basket value of $1,211.14, increasing by 6.7% over the last 7 days.

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
    $78.14
    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
    $2.14
    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
    $14.20
    Median comparison
    +15.5%
    7d / 30d median
    $17.10 / $14.81
    7d / 30d
    30d sales
    7

Fair value read

Solid Value Plays

Aroma Lady (Secret) is currently priced at $5.89, with a modeled reference of $65.23, indicating a 1007.5% model gap at 50% confidence.

  • Shining Volcanion, priced at $7.21, shows a modeled reference of $75.76, representing a 950.8% model gap with 73% confidence.
Exact evidence6 rowsCurrent Price vs Modeled Reference
Evidence table — Current Price vs Modeled Reference
Market
$5.89
Confidence
50%
Model Gap %
+1007.5%
Modeled Reference
$65.23
Market
$7.21
Confidence
73%
Model Gap %
+950.8%
Modeled Reference
$75.76
Market
$5.31
Confidence
57%
Model Gap %
+882.5%
Modeled Reference
$52.17
Market
$5.12
Confidence
53%
Model Gap %
+875.6%
Modeled Reference
$49.95
Market
$8.58
Confidence
50%
Model Gap %
+671.1%
Modeled Reference
$66.16
Market
$8.61
Confidence
50%
Model Gap %
+662.0%
Modeled Reference
$65.61
Exact values for Current Price vs Modeled Reference
CardMarketConfidenceModel Gap %Modeled Reference
Aroma Lady (Secret) card image
Aroma Lady (Secret)
$5.8950%+1007.5%$65.23
Shining Volcanion card image
Shining Volcanion
$7.2173%+950.8%$75.76
Ampharos EX card image
Ampharos EX
$5.3157%+882.5%$52.17
Black Kyurem EX card image
Black Kyurem EX
$5.1253%+875.6%$49.95
Garbodor VMAX (Secret) card image
Garbodor VMAX (Secret)
$8.5850%+671.1%$66.16
Dracozolt VMAX (Secret) card image
Dracozolt VMAX (Secret)
$8.6150%+662.0%$65.61

Pack read

Pack Value Plays

The Chaos Rising 3-Pack Blister (ME04 Chaos Rising 2026) is priced at $21.68 for 3 packs, equating to $7.23 per pack.

Exact evidence15 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
Chaos Rising 3-Pack Blister [Charmeleon] product image
Chaos Rising 3-Pack Blister [Charmeleon]Blister Pack / $20.86
ME04 Chaos Rising set image
ME04 Chaos Rising2026 Pokemon TCG
$21.683$7.23
Pitch Black Sleeved Booster Pack product image
Pitch Black Sleeved Booster PackSleeved Booster Pack / $7.08
ME05 Pitch Black set image
ME05 Pitch Black2026 Pokemon TCG
$7.261$7.26
Checklane 2-Pack Blister [Pawmot] (1-tab) product image
Checklane 2-Pack Blister [Pawmot] (1-tab)Blister Pack / $14.86
Miscellaneous Cards and Products set image
Miscellaneous Cards and Products2018 Pokemon TCG
$14.622$7.31
Lumiose City Mini Tin [Emboar & Inkay] product image
Lumiose City Mini Tin [Emboar & Inkay]Tin / $14.10
Miscellaneous Cards and Products set image
Miscellaneous Cards and Products2018 Pokemon TCG
$14.832$7.42
Lumiose City Mini Tin [Feraligatr & Budew] product image
Lumiose City Mini Tin [Feraligatr & Budew]Tin / $16.19
Miscellaneous Cards and Products set image
Miscellaneous Cards and Products2018 Pokemon TCG
$15.472$7.74
Pitch Black Single Pack Blister [Slowpoke] product image
Pitch Black Single Pack Blister [Slowpoke]Blister Pack / $9.43
ME05 Pitch Black set image
ME05 Pitch Black2026 Pokemon TCG
$8.091$8.09
Surging Sparks Booster Pack product image
Surging Sparks Booster PackBooster Pack / $7.96
SV08 Surging Sparks set image
SV08 Surging Sparks2024 Pokemon TCG
$8.271$8.27
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 / $5.09
ME03 Perfect Order set image
ME03 Perfect Order2026 Pokemon TCG
$6.021$6.02
Chaos Rising Booster Pack product image
Chaos Rising Booster PackBooster Pack / $5.24
ME04 Chaos Rising set image
ME04 Chaos Rising2026 Pokemon TCG
$6.171$6.17
Pitch Black Booster Pack product image
Pitch Black Booster PackBooster Pack / $5.59
ME05 Pitch Black set image
ME05 Pitch Black2026 Pokemon TCG
$6.461$6.46
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
$6.661$6.66
Journey Together Booster Pack product image
Journey Together Booster PackBooster Pack / $6.74
SV09 Journey Together set image
SV09 Journey Together2025 Pokemon TCG
$6.661$6.66
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
$6.811$6.81

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.