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NeutralQualified moversAug 3, 2026Daily report

Glaceon VSTAR Surges 36.9% to $278 Amid Market Neutrality

Fresh momentum in the Pokémon card market highlights significant shifts, particularly with Glaceon VSTAR leading the charge.

Market state

Among 1,186 qualified market movers, decliners led 701 to 485 with a recorded 7-day direction (59.1%).

Tracked

42,978

Qualified up

485

Qualified down

701

Top move

+39.2%

Qualified mover breadth

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

485

qualified movers up

40.9% of qualified movers

701

qualified movers down

59.1% of qualified movers

Based on 1,186 qualified movers with a recorded 7-day direction. The remaining 41,792 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

  • 6 fewer cards rose than in the previous report (485 today).
  • New to the lead coverage: Morty's Conviction and Janine's Secret Art.
  • This report covers 1,186 qualified movers: 485 rose and 701 declined. The remaining 41,792 of 42,978 tracked cards are outside this directional view.

Momentum read

Top Movers

Glaceon VSTAR #SWSH197 from Prize Pack Series Cards leads today's top movers with a price increase of 36.9%, now valued at $278.00.

  • Morty's Conviction #201/162 from SV05 Temporal Forces follows closely with a 39.2% rise to $3.96.
  • Janine's Secret Art #088/064 from SV Shrouded Fable also shows strong performance, climbing 33.4% to $7.55.
  • Shiinotic #194/191 from SV08 Surging Sparks and Mega Eelektross ex #266/217 from ME Ascended Heroes contribute to the positive momentum with increases of 36.4% ($3.74) and 31.8% ($4.93), respectively.

Recent price movement

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

  1. Morty's Conviction card image
    Market
    $3.96
    7d move
    +39.2%
    Sales
    2 / 8
    7d / 30d
  2. Janine's Secret Art card image
    Market
    $7.55
    7d move
    +33.4%
    Sales
    3 / 9
    7d / 30d
  3. Glaceon VSTAR card image
    Market
    $278.00
    7d move
    +36.9%
    Sales
    8 / 72
    7d / 30d
  4. Shiinotic card image
    Market
    $3.74
    7d move
    +36.4%
    Sales
    1 / 33
    7d / 30d
  5. Fezandipiti ex card image
    Market
    $3.15
    7d move
    +32.6%
    Sales
    1 / 5
    7d / 30d
  6. Mega Eelektross ex card image
    Market
    $4.93
    7d move
    +31.8%
    Sales
    22 / 98
    7d / 30d

Grading read

Grading Watch

The 30-day PSA 10 premium snapshot reveals significant multiples for several cards.

  • Hoothoot shows a remarkable premium of 62.4x, with a raw price of $8.50 and a PSA 10 price of $530.00 from 3 sales.
  • Mew V follows with a premium of 33.3x, priced at $6.00 raw and $199.99 in PSA 10, with 5 sales.
  • Yveltal ex has a premium of 27.6x, moving from $5.99 raw to $165.50 PSA 10, supported by 6 sales.
Exact evidence6 rowsPSA 10 Grading Premiums
Evidence table — PSA 10 Grading Premiums
Raw
$8.50
PSA 10
$530.00
Premium
62.4x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Raw
$6.00
PSA 10
$199.99
Premium
33.3x
PSA 10 Sales
5
Raw
$5.99
PSA 10
$165.50
Premium
27.6x
PSA 10 Sales
6
Raw
$11.11
PSA 10
$294.99
Premium
26.6x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Raw
$9.75
PSA 10
$246.99
Premium
25.3x
PSA 10 Sales
14
Raw
$20.00
PSA 10
$455.00
Premium
22.8x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Exact values for PSA 10 Grading Premiums
CardRawPSA 10PremiumPSA 10 Sales
Hoothoot card image
Hoothoot
$8.50$530.0062.4x3
Mew V card image
Mew V
$6.00$199.9933.3x5
Yveltal ex card image
Yveltal ex
$5.99$165.5027.6x6
Turtwig card image
Turtwig
$11.11$294.9926.6x3
Snorlax card image
Snorlax
$9.75$246.9925.3x14
Snorlax card image
Snorlax
$20.00$455.0022.8x3

Volume read

Volume Watch

Poliwrath (Base Set) has experienced a significant volume spike, with current sales at 23, equating to 3.4 times its typical 7-day sales of 7.

  • This surge is accompanied by a price increase of 7.7%, indicating heightened demand.
  • Charizard (Base Set Shadowless) also shows strong activity, with 38 sales, 3.5 times typical volume, maintaining a stable price.
Exact evidence3 rowsVolume Spike Evidence
Evidence table — Volume Spike Evidence
Market
$41.61
Price Change
+7.7%
Volume Multiple
3.4x
Current 7d Sales
23
Typical 7d Sales
7
Market
$9.89
Price Change
-24.3%
Volume Multiple
3.6x
Current 7d Sales
10
Typical 7d Sales
3
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
$41.61+7.7%3.4x237
Electabuzz card image
Electabuzz
Base Set set image
Base Set1999 Pokemon TCG
$9.89-24.3%3.6x103
Charizard card image
Charizard
Base Set Shadowless set image
Base Set Shadowless1999 Pokemon TCG
$250.000.0%3.5x3811

Price reset

Notable Declines

Manectric #089/084 from ME05 Pitch Black has seen a drastic decline of 72.5%, now priced at $3.54, with a notable sales volume of 601.

  • Slowbro #090/084 from ME05 Pitch Black is down 23.0% to $16.87 despite 1000 sales, indicating a significant pullback in perceived value.

Recent price movement

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

  1. Manectric card image
    Market
    $3.54
    7d move
    -72.5%
    Sales
    64 / 214
    7d / 30d
  2. Greninja ex card image
    Market
    $3.33
    7d move
    -29.8%
    Sales
    2 / 7
    7d / 30d
  3. Slowbro card image
    Market
    $16.87
    7d move
    -23.0%
    Sales
    99 / 393
    7d / 30d
  4. Goldeen card image
    Market
    $11.36
    7d move
    -21.9%
    Sales
    7 / 12
    7d / 30d
  5. Tepig card image
    Market
    $6.31
    7d move
    -21.0%
    Sales
    14 / 65
    7d / 30d
  6. Sobble card image
    Market
    $4.90
    7d move
    -18.4%
    Sales
    16 / 82
    7d / 30d

Set read

Set Spotlight: SV07 Stellar Crown (2024)

The SV07 Stellar Crown set has an average 7-day price change of +3.7%, with 24 cards tracked and an average composite score of 29.

  • Currently, no cards exhibit high momentum, with Dachsbun ex being the standout card.

Featured set profile

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

Year
2024
Top Card
Dachsbun ex
Cards Tracked
24
Composite Score
29.00
Exact evidence1 rowSV07 Stellar Crown Evidence
Evidence table — SV07 Stellar Crown Evidence
Year
2024
Top Card
Dachsbun ex
Cards Tracked
24
Composite Score
29.00
Average 7d Change
+3.7%
High Momentum Cards
0
Exact values for SV07 Stellar Crown Evidence
SetYearTop CardCards TrackedComposite ScoreAverage 7d ChangeHigh Momentum Cards
SV07 Stellar Crown set image
SV07 Stellar Crown2024 Pokemon TCG
2024Dachsbun ex2429.00+3.7%0

Sector read

Set Comparisons

The ME01 Mega Evolution (2025) set outperforms the overall market with a 7-day average change of +3.2%, exceeding the market average of -0.1% by 3.3%.

  • In contrast, the ME Mega Evolution Promo (2025) set underperforms with a 7-day average change of -4.2%, lagging behind the market by 4.1%.

Set highlights

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

Set read

Sets in Motion

The estimated tracked-card basket for the Prize Pack Series Cards (2022) shows a strong 7-day value increase of +10.5%, totaling $756.40 from 826 sales.

  • Conversely, the ME05 Pitch Black (2026) set has a declining basket value of -8.7%, now at $943.09, despite a high sales volume of 13,673.

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
    $73.76
    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
    $2.20
    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
    $14.30
    Median comparison
    +15.5%
    7d / 30d median
    $17.10 / $14.81
    7d / 30d
    30d sales
    7

Fair value read

Solid Value Plays

Shining Volcanion is currently priced at $7.37, with a modeled reference of $76.36, indicating a model gap of 936.1% and a confidence level of 72%.

  • Black Kyurem EX is priced at $5.11 against a modeled reference of $49.95, showing an 877.5% gap with 51% confidence.
Exact evidence6 rowsCurrent Price vs Modeled Reference
Evidence table — Current Price vs Modeled Reference
Market
$7.37
Confidence
72%
Model Gap %
+936.1%
Modeled Reference
$76.36
Market
$5.11
Confidence
51%
Model Gap %
+877.5%
Modeled Reference
$49.95
Market
$5.41
Confidence
55%
Model Gap %
+866.0%
Modeled Reference
$52.26
Market
$8.36
Confidence
61%
Model Gap %
+683.5%
Modeled Reference
$65.50
Market
$69.88
Confidence
51%
Model Gap %
+536.1%
Modeled Reference
$444.53
Market
$7.04
Confidence
59%
Model Gap %
+590.8%
Modeled Reference
$48.63
Exact values for Current Price vs Modeled Reference
CardMarketConfidenceModel Gap %Modeled Reference
Shining Volcanion card image
Shining Volcanion
$7.3772%+936.1%$76.36
Black Kyurem EX card image
Black Kyurem EX
$5.1151%+877.5%$49.95
Ampharos EX card image
Ampharos EX
$5.4155%+866.0%$52.26
Lightning Energy (Secret) card image
Lightning Energy (Secret)
$8.3661%+683.5%$65.50
Mightyena ex card image
Mightyena ex
$69.8851%+536.1%$444.53
Hoopa EX card image
Hoopa EX
$7.0459%+590.8%$48.63

Pack read

Pack Value Plays

The Chaos Rising 3-Pack Blister [Charmeleon] (ME04 Chaos Rising 2026) is priced at $21.50 for 3 packs, equating to $7.17 per pack.

  • The Pitch Black Sleeved Booster Pack (ME05 Pitch Black 2026) is available for $7.21 for 1 pack, while the Pitch Black Half Booster Boxes (ME05 Pitch Black 2026) offer an exceptional value at $8.99 for 36 packs, translating to $0.25 per pack.
Exact evidence16 rowsPrice per Pack — Sealed Product Comparison
Evidence table — Price per Pack — Sealed Product Comparison
Exact values for Price per Pack — Sealed Product Comparison
ProductSetMarketPacks$/Pack
Pokemon - Poke Ball Tin - Repeat Ball (Q4 2025) product image
Pokemon - Poke Ball Tin - Repeat Ball (Q4 2025)Tin / $22.65
Miscellaneous Cards and Products set image
Miscellaneous Cards and Products2018 Pokemon TCG
$22.784$5.70
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
$21.503$7.17
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
$7.211$7.21
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
$14.922$7.46
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 / $9.44
ME05 Pitch Black set image
ME05 Pitch Black2026 Pokemon TCG
$8.201$8.20
Surging Sparks Booster Pack product image
Surging Sparks Booster PackBooster Pack / $7.90
SV08 Surging Sparks set image
SV08 Surging Sparks2024 Pokemon TCG
$8.241$8.24
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
$5.921$5.92
Chaos Rising Booster Pack product image
Chaos Rising Booster PackBooster Pack / $5.23
ME04 Chaos Rising set image
ME04 Chaos Rising2026 Pokemon TCG
$6.021$6.02
Journey Together Booster Pack product image
Journey Together Booster PackBooster Pack / $6.73
SV09 Journey Together set image
SV09 Journey Together2025 Pokemon TCG
$6.561$6.56
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
$6.741$6.74
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
$6.761$6.76
Pitch Black Booster Pack product image
Pitch Black Booster PackBooster Pack / $5.58
ME05 Pitch Black set image
ME05 Pitch Black2026 Pokemon TCG
$6.971$6.97

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