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NeutralQualified moversAug 2, 2026Daily report

Market Value Divergence: Estimated Tracked-Card Basket Shifts Amid Neutral Sentiment

Today's analysis reveals distinct movements in set values, contrasting strong and weak performers against a backdrop of market neutrality.

Market state

Among 1,207 qualified market movers, decliners led 716 to 491 with a recorded 7-day direction (59.3%).

Tracked

42,977

Qualified up

491

Qualified down

716

Top move

+53.4%

Qualified mover breadth

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

491

qualified movers up

40.7% of qualified movers

716

qualified movers down

59.3% of qualified movers

Based on 1,207 qualified movers with a recorded 7-day direction. The remaining 41,770 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

  • 27 fewer cards rose than in the previous report (491 today).
  • New to the lead coverage: SWSH10 Astral Radiance Trainer Gallery (2022) and SV Paldean Fates (2024).
  • Set Value Tracker is today's primary read; every available core market domain is covered with non-duplicative evidence.

Set read

Sets in Motion

The estimated tracked-card basket for Prize Pack Series Cards shows a significant increase of 19% over the last 7 days, reaching $814.22 with 826 card sales, highlighting robust demand.

  • In contrast, ME05 Pitch Black has experienced a decline of 9.6%, with its basket value at $955.80 amidst 13,673 sales, indicating a notable pullback in interest.
  • The average market change is -0.2%, which underscores the divergence in performance among sets.

Set highlights

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

Grading read

Grading Watch

The 30-day PSA 10 premium snapshot reveals that Ampharos commands a premium of 32.0x, with a raw price of $10.00 and a PSA 10 price of $319.98, based on 12 sales.

  • Flareon also shows a strong premium of 25.5x, with raw and PSA 10 prices at $19.99 and $509.99, respectively, supported by 3 sales.
Exact evidence6 rowsPSA 10 Grading Premiums
Evidence table — PSA 10 Grading Premiums
Raw
$10.00
PSA 10
$319.98
Premium
32.0x
PSA 10 Sales
12
Raw
$17.84
PSA 10
$463.50
Premium
26.0x
PSA 10 Sales
4
Raw
$19.99
PSA 10
$509.99
Premium
25.5x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Raw
$12.00
PSA 10
$272.50
Premium
22.7x
PSA 10 Sales
12
Raw
$9.25
PSA 10
$202.51
Premium
21.9x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Raw
$7.30
PSA 10
$155.00
Premium
21.2x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Exact values for PSA 10 Grading Premiums
CardRawPSA 10PremiumPSA 10 Sales
Ampharos card image
Ampharos
$10.00$319.9832.0x12
Armarouge card image
Armarouge
$17.84$463.5026.0x4
Flareon card image
Flareon
$19.99$509.9925.5x3
Froakie card image
Froakie
$12.00$272.5022.7x12
Blitzle card image
Blitzle
$9.25$202.5121.9x3
Jynx ex card image
Jynx ex
$7.30$155.0021.2x3

Momentum read

Top Movers

Hydrapple ex from the SV07 Stellar Crown set leads with a price of $3.45, reflecting a gain of 53.4%.

  • Chandelure from SWSH11 Lost Origin follows closely at $4.66, up 45.6%.
  • Radiant Greninja also shows strength at $4.23, increasing by 44.9%.

Recent price movement

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

  1. Hydrapple ex card image
    Market
    $3.45
    7d move
    +53.4%
    Sales
    2 / 12
    7d / 30d
  2. Chandelure card image
    Market
    $4.66
    7d move
    +45.6%
    Sales
    3 / 27
    7d / 30d
  3. Radiant Greninja card image
    Market
    $4.23
    7d move
    +44.9%
    Sales
    2 / 18
    7d / 30d
  4. Eevee ex card image
    Market
    $6.58
    7d move
    +32.9%
    Sales
    0 / 16
    7d / 30d
  5. Silvally card image
    Market
    $4.18
    7d move
    +30.9%
    Sales
    40 / 224
    7d / 30d
  6. Dachsbun ex card image
    Market
    $4.45
    7d move
    +29.6%
    Sales
    4 / 23
    7d / 30d

Volume read

Volume Watch

Electabuzz from the Base Set has surged to 10 sales, representing 3.6 times its typical volume, despite a price drop of 24.3%.

  • This spike indicates heightened collector interest, albeit at a declining price point.
Exact evidence6 rowsVolume Spike Evidence
Evidence table — Volume Spike Evidence
Market
$9.86
Price Change
-24.3%
Volume Multiple
3.6x
Current 7d Sales
10
Typical 7d Sales
3
Market
$26.82
Price Change
+0.6%
Volume Multiple
3.1x
Current 7d Sales
15
Typical 7d Sales
5
Market
$3.83
Price Change
0.0%
Volume Multiple
3.2x
Current 7d Sales
43
Typical 7d Sales
14
Market
$54.68
Price Change
+13.7%
Volume Multiple
3.0x
Current 7d Sales
31
Typical 7d Sales
10
Market
$250.00
Price Change
0.0%
Volume Multiple
3.5x
Current 7d Sales
38
Typical 7d Sales
11
Market
$12.62
Price Change
-100.0%
Volume Multiple
3.5x
Current 7d Sales
13
Typical 7d Sales
4
Exact values for Volume Spike Evidence
CardSetMarketPrice ChangeVolume MultipleCurrent 7d SalesTypical 7d Sales
Electabuzz card image
Electabuzz
Base Set set image
Base Set1999 Pokemon TCG
$9.86-24.3%3.6x103
Lugia VSTAR (Secret) card image
Lugia VSTAR (Secret)
SWSH12 Silver Tempest set image
SWSH12 Silver Tempest2022 Pokemon TCG
$26.82+0.6%3.1x155
Metang card image
Metang
SV05 Temporal Forces set image
SV05 Temporal Forces2024 Pokemon TCG
$3.830.0%3.2x4314
Snorlax card image
Snorlax
Prize Pack Series Cards set image
Prize Pack Series Cards2022 Pokemon TCG
$54.68+13.7%3.0x3110
Charizard card image
Charizard
Base Set Shadowless set image
Base Set Shadowless1999 Pokemon TCG
$250.000.0%3.5x3811
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

Price reset

Notable Declines

Fomantis has seen a drastic decline of 74.0%, now priced at $3.61 with a sales volume of 658.

  • Misty's Vitality also faces a significant drop of 24.5%, priced at $25.72, despite a high sales volume of 832, indicating a potential oversaturation in the market.

Recent price movement

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

  1. Canari card image
    Market
    $3.58
    7d move
    -26.0%
    Sales
    18 / 74
    7d / 30d
  2. Hitmontop card image
    Market
    $6.04
    7d move
    -22.9%
    Sales
    17 / 82
    7d / 30d
  3. Misty's Vitality card image
    Market
    $25.72
    7d move
    -24.5%
    Sales
    62 / 235
    7d / 30d
  4. Grookey card image
    Market
    $7.01
    7d move
    -20.8%
    Sales
    13 / 85
    7d / 30d
  5. Scorbunny card image
    Market
    $6.77
    7d move
    -21.1%
    Sales
    17 / 90
    7d / 30d
  6. Fomantis card image
    Market
    $3.61
    7d move
    -74.0%
    Sales
    55 / 233
    7d / 30d

Set read

Set Spotlight: ME02 Phantasmal Flames

ME02 Phantasmal Flames has shown an average 7-day price change of +3.3% with an average composite score of 29.

  • The top card, Mega Lopunny ex, has contributed to this positive trend, reflecting collector interest.

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
+3.3%
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+3.3%0

Sector read

Set Comparisons

ME02 Phantasmal Flames has outperformed the market with a 7-day change of +3.3%, compared to the market average of -0.1%.

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
    $77.37
    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
    $2.18
    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
    $14.43
    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 $5.66, with a modeled reference price of $103.62, indicating a model gap of 1730.7% with 51% confidence.
  • Similarly, Ampharos GX shows a current price of $8.52 against a modeled reference of $104.86, marking an 1130.8% gap with 50% confidence.
Exact evidence6 rowsCurrent Price vs Modeled Reference
Evidence table — Current Price vs Modeled Reference
Market
$5.66
Confidence
51%
Model Gap %
+1730.7%
Modeled Reference
$103.62
Market
$8.52
Confidence
50%
Model Gap %
+1130.8%
Modeled Reference
$104.86
Market
$6.84
Confidence
52%
Model Gap %
+851.9%
Modeled Reference
$65.11
Market
$6.57
Confidence
62%
Model Gap %
+756.6%
Modeled Reference
$56.28
Market
$7.10
Confidence
79%
Model Gap %
+746.2%
Modeled Reference
$60.08
Market
$5.31
Confidence
53%
Model Gap %
+650.7%
Modeled Reference
$39.86
Exact values for Current Price vs Modeled Reference
CardMarketConfidenceModel Gap %Modeled Reference
Mr. Mime GX card image
Mr. Mime GX
$5.6651%+1730.7%$103.62
Ampharos GX card image
Ampharos GX
$8.5250%+1130.8%$104.86
Trevenant VMAX (Secret) card image
Trevenant VMAX (Secret)
$6.8452%+851.9%$65.11
Ho-Oh EX card image
Ho-Oh EX
$6.5762%+756.6%$56.28
Nemona card image
Nemona
$7.1079%+746.2%$60.08
Fire Energy (Secret) card image
Fire Energy (Secret)
$5.3153%+650.7%$39.86

Pack read

Pack Value Plays

The Lumiose City Mini Tin [Gallade & Goomy] offers 2 packs for $14.06, equating to $7.03 per pack.

  • The Pitch Black 3-Pack Blister [Binacle] is priced at $22.59 for 3 packs, resulting in $7.53 per pack, indicating competitive pricing in the sealed product market.
Exact evidence17 rowsPrice per Pack — Sealed Product Comparison
Evidence table — Price per Pack — Sealed Product Comparison
Exact values for Price per Pack — Sealed Product Comparison
ProductSetMarketPacks$/Pack
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
$14.062$7.03
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
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
$14.722$7.36
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
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
$22.593$7.53
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
$7.871$7.87
Mega Evolution Booster Pack product image
Mega Evolution Booster PackBooster Pack / $8.53
ME01 Mega Evolution set image
ME01 Mega Evolution2025 Pokemon TCG
$7.991$7.99
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
$8.081$8.08
Paradox Rift Booster Pack product image
Paradox Rift Booster PackBooster Pack / $8.41
SV04 Paradox Rift set image
SV04 Paradox Rift2023 Pokemon TCG
$8.441$8.44
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
$6.041$6.04
Chaos Rising Booster Pack product image
Chaos Rising Booster PackBooster Pack / $5.23
ME04 Chaos Rising set image
ME04 Chaos Rising2026 Pokemon TCG
$6.211$6.21
Journey Together Booster Pack product image
Journey Together Booster PackBooster Pack / $6.73
SV09 Journey Together set image
SV09 Journey Together2025 Pokemon TCG
$6.601$6.60
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
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
$6.701$6.70
Pitch Black Booster Pack product image
Pitch Black Booster PackBooster Pack / $5.58
ME05 Pitch Black set image
ME05 Pitch Black2026 Pokemon TCG
$6.781$6.78

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.