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NeutralQualified moversAug 4, 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 1,183 qualified market movers, decliners led 709 to 474 with a recorded 7-day direction (59.9%).

Tracked

42,983

Qualified up

474

Qualified down

709

Top move

+44.9%

Qualified mover breadth

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

474

qualified movers up

40.1% of qualified movers

709

qualified movers down

59.9% of qualified movers

Based on 1,183 qualified movers with a recorded 7-day direction. The remaining 41,800 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

  • 11 fewer cards rose than in the previous report (474 today).
  • New to the lead coverage: Triple Whammy Tin [Slaking] 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 price-per-pack analysis indicates that the Pitch Black Half Booster Boxes (ME05 Pitch Black 2026) are currently priced at $8.99 for 36 packs, equating to $0.25 per pack.

  • In contrast, the Triple Whammy Tin [Slaking] (Miscellaneous Cards and Products 2018) offers 4 packs for $22.26, resulting in a price of $5.57 per pack.
  • Additionally, the Mega Evolution Booster Pack (ME01 Mega Evolution 2025) is available at $7.93 for 1 pack, while the Perfect Order 3 Pack Blister [Chikorita] (ME03 Perfect Order 2026) costs $21.29 for 3 packs, translating to $7.10 per pack.
Exact evidence17 rowsPrice per Pack — Sealed Product Comparison
Evidence table — Price per Pack — Sealed Product Comparison
Exact values for Price per Pack — Sealed Product Comparison
ProductSetMarketPacks$/Pack
Triple Whammy Tin [Slaking] product image
Triple Whammy Tin [Slaking]Tin / $23.16
Miscellaneous Cards and Products set image
Miscellaneous Cards and Products2018 Pokemon TCG
$22.264$5.57
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
$14.102$7.05
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
$21.293$7.10
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
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
$7.801$7.80
Mega Evolution Booster Pack product image
Mega Evolution Booster PackBooster Pack / $8.53
ME01 Mega Evolution set image
ME01 Mega Evolution2025 Pokemon TCG
$7.931$7.93
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
$8.071$8.07
Paradox Rift Booster Pack product image
Paradox Rift Booster PackBooster Pack / $8.41
SV04 Paradox Rift set image
SV04 Paradox Rift2023 Pokemon TCG
$8.461$8.46
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
$5.951$5.95
Chaos Rising Booster Pack product image
Chaos Rising Booster PackBooster Pack / $5.23
ME04 Chaos Rising set image
ME04 Chaos Rising2026 Pokemon TCG
$6.001$6.00
Journey Together Booster Pack product image
Journey Together Booster PackBooster Pack / $6.73
SV09 Journey Together set image
SV09 Journey Together2025 Pokemon TCG
$6.491$6.49
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
$6.731$6.73
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
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

Grading read

Grading Watch

The 30-day PSA 10 premium snapshot shows Team Rocket's Wobbuffet with a raw price of $11.51 and a PSA 10 price of $255.00, reflecting a premium multiple of 22.2x with 5 PSA 10 sales.

  • Similarly, Riolu has a raw price of $30.00 and a PSA 10 price of $630.09, resulting in a premium of 21.0x, supported by 5 PSA 10 sales.
Exact evidence6 rowsPSA 10 Grading Premiums
Evidence table — PSA 10 Grading Premiums
Raw
$11.51
PSA 10
$255.00
Premium
22.2x
PSA 10 Sales
5
Raw
$30.00
PSA 10
$630.09
Premium
21.0x
PSA 10 Sales
5
Raw
$6.24
PSA 10
$130.00
Premium
20.8x
PSA 10 Sales
12
Raw
$5.99
PSA 10
$122.50
Premium
20.5x
PSA 10 Sales
9
Raw
$12.11
PSA 10
$245.00
Premium
20.2x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Raw
$84.00
PSA 10
$1,699.50
Premium
20.2x
PSA 10 Sales
4
Exact values for PSA 10 Grading Premiums
CardRawPSA 10PremiumPSA 10 Sales
Team Rocket's Wobbuffet card image
Team Rocket's Wobbuffet
$11.51$255.0022.2x5
Riolu card image
Riolu
$30.00$630.0921.0x5
Medicham card image
Medicham
$6.24$130.0020.8x12
Lugia VSTAR card image
Lugia VSTAR
$5.99$122.5020.5x9
Lechonk card image
Lechonk
$12.11$245.0020.2x3
Maushold card image
Maushold
$84.00$1,699.5020.2x4

Momentum read

Top Movers

Top gainers over the past week include Radiant Greninja #046/189 from SWSH10 Astral Radiance at $4.66, up 44.9%, and Hero's Cape #152/162 from SV05 Temporal Forces at $23.32, increasing by 31.9%.

Recent price movement

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

  1. Radiant Greninja card image
    Market
    $4.66
    7d move
    +44.9%
    Sales
    2 / 18
    7d / 30d
  2. Hero's Cape card image
    Market
    $23.32
    7d move
    +31.9%
    Sales
    15 / 70
    7d / 30d
  3. Kieran card image
    Market
    $5.04
    7d move
    +30.6%
    Sales
    5 / 14
    7d / 30d
  4. Silvally card image
    Market
    $4.03
    7d move
    +30.9%
    Sales
    40 / 224
    7d / 30d
  5. Mega Gengar ex card image
    Market
    $5.24
    7d move
    +29.7%
    Sales
    24 / 117
    7d / 30d
  6. Basic Fire Energy card image
    Market
    $3.59
    7d move
    +24.8%
    Sales
    5 / 29
    7d / 30d

Volume read

Volume Watch

The Quick Ball (Secret) from SWSH01 Sword and Shield Base Set has seen a volume spike, with current sales at 13, 3.5 times the typical 7-day baseline of 4.

  • This surge indicates heightened collector interest despite its price being at -100.0%.
Exact evidence6 rowsVolume Spike Evidence
Evidence table — Volume Spike Evidence
Market
$12.27
Price Change
-100.0%
Volume Multiple
3.5x
Current 7d Sales
13
Typical 7d Sales
4
Market
$3.12
Price Change
0.0%
Volume Multiple
3.2x
Current 7d Sales
43
Typical 7d Sales
14
Market
$26.98
Price Change
+0.6%
Volume Multiple
3.1x
Current 7d Sales
15
Typical 7d Sales
5
Market
$54.68
Price Change
+13.7%
Volume Multiple
3.0x
Current 7d Sales
31
Typical 7d Sales
10
Market
$10.02
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
Quick Ball (Secret) card image
Quick Ball (Secret)
SWSH01 Sword and Shield Base Set set image
SWSH01 Sword and Shield Base Set2020 Pokemon TCG
$12.27-100.0%3.5x134
Metang card image
Metang
SV05 Temporal Forces set image
SV05 Temporal Forces2024 Pokemon TCG
$3.120.0%3.2x4314
Lugia VSTAR (Secret) card image
Lugia VSTAR (Secret)
SWSH12 Silver Tempest set image
SWSH12 Silver Tempest2022 Pokemon TCG
$26.98+0.6%3.1x155
Snorlax card image
Snorlax
Prize Pack Series Cards set image
Prize Pack Series Cards2022 Pokemon TCG
$54.68+13.7%3.0x3110
Electabuzz card image
Electabuzz
Base Set set image
Base Set1999 Pokemon TCG
$10.02-24.3%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

Fomantis #085/084 from ME05 Pitch Black has experienced a significant decline, now priced at $3.52, down 74.0%.

Recent price movement

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

  1. Fomantis card image
    Market
    $3.52
    7d move
    -74.0%
    Sales
    55 / 233
    7d / 30d
  2. Canari card image
    Market
    $3.41
    7d move
    -26.0%
    Sales
    18 / 74
    7d / 30d
  3. Tinkaton ex card image
    Market
    $9.07
    7d move
    -22.1%
    Sales
    4 / 17
    7d / 30d
  4. Gladion's Final Battle card image
    Market
    $4.14
    7d move
    -20.0%
    Sales
    30 / 128
    7d / 30d
  5. Mega Charizard Y ex card image
    Market
    $4.09
    7d move
    -17.2%
    Sales
    10 / 59
    7d / 30d
  6. Mewtwo card image
    Market
    $4.07
    7d move
    -18.8%
    Sales
    18 / 48
    7d / 30d

Set read

Set Spotlight: SV07 Stellar Crown

The SV07 Stellar Crown (2024) set has an average 7-day price change of +3.6% and an average composite score of 29.

  • The top card in this set is Dachsbun ex, which is currently attracting collector interest.

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
+3.6%
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+3.6%0

Sector read

Set Comparisons

The evidence table below contains the exact source values for this section.

Set highlights

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

Set read

Sets in Motion

The strongest estimated tracked-card basket changes include the Prize Pack Series Cards (2022) with a 7-day change of +3.2% and SWSH10 Astral Radiance Trainer Gallery (2022) at +0.6%.

  • Conversely, the ME05 Pitch Black (2026) set has seen a decline of -6.6%, impacting its estimated tracked-card basket value.

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
    $72.07
    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
    $246.34
    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
    $2.26
    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
    $14.17
    Median comparison
    +15.5%
    7d / 30d median
    $17.10 / $14.81
    7d / 30d
    30d sales
    7

Fair value read

Solid Value Plays

Current market prices show Trevenant VMAX (Secret) at $6.84, with a modeled reference of $64.05, indicating a 836.4% model gap and a confidence level of 63%.

  • Ho-Oh EX is priced at $6.33 against a modeled reference of $56.22, reflecting a 788.2% gap with 60% confidence.
Exact evidence6 rowsCurrent Price vs Modeled Reference
Evidence table — Current Price vs Modeled Reference
Market
$6.84
Confidence
63%
Model Gap %
+836.4%
Modeled Reference
$64.05
Market
$6.33
Confidence
60%
Model Gap %
+788.2%
Modeled Reference
$56.22
Market
$7.33
Confidence
78%
Model Gap %
+724.6%
Modeled Reference
$60.44
Market
$5.48
Confidence
51%
Model Gap %
+627.6%
Modeled Reference
$39.87
Market
$7.24
Confidence
75%
Model Gap %
+514.6%
Modeled Reference
$44.50
Market
$13.14
Confidence
56%
Model Gap %
+506.2%
Modeled Reference
$79.66
Exact values for Current Price vs Modeled Reference
CardMarketConfidenceModel Gap %Modeled Reference
Trevenant VMAX (Secret) card image
Trevenant VMAX (Secret)
$6.8463%+836.4%$64.05
Ho-Oh EX card image
Ho-Oh EX
$6.3360%+788.2%$56.22
Nemona card image
Nemona
$7.3378%+724.6%$60.44
Fire Energy (Secret) card image
Fire Energy (Secret)
$5.4851%+627.6%$39.87
Marill card image
Marill
$7.2475%+514.6%$44.50
Shining Genesect card image
Shining Genesect
$13.1456%+506.2%$79.66

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.