Set Spotlight 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 1,180 qualified market movers, decliners led 694 to 486 with a recorded 7-day direction (58.8%).
Tracked
43,010
Qualified up
486
Qualified down
694
Top move
+153.4%
Qualified mover breadth
7-day direction among qualified movers from PokeFocus daily market snapshot
486
qualified movers up
41.2% of qualified movers
694
qualified movers down
58.8% of qualified movers
Based on 1,180 qualified movers with a recorded 7-day direction. The remaining 41,830 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
- 20 fewer cards rose than in the previous report (486 today).
- New to the lead coverage: Radiant Charizard and Crown Zenith.
- Set Spotlight: Crown Zenith (2023) is today's primary read; every available core market domain is covered with non-duplicative evidence.
Set read
Set Spotlight: Crown Zenith (2023)
This set contains 18 tracked cards, with a composite score of 20, indicating a relatively healthy mix of card performance.
Featured set profile
Snapshot profile · Window: 7-day measurement window · Source: PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- Year
- 2023
- Top Card
- Radiant Charizard
- Cards Tracked
- 18
- Composite Score
- 20.00
- Year
- 2023
- Top Card
- Radiant Charizard
- Cards Tracked
- 18
- Composite Score
- 20.00
- Average 7d Change
- +10.4%
- High Momentum Cards
- 0
| Set | Year | Top Card | Cards Tracked | Composite Score | Average 7d Change | High Momentum Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2023 | Radiant Charizard | 18 | 20.00 | +10.4% | 0 |
Grading read
Grading Watch
The 30-day PSA 10 premium snapshot reveals significant multipliers for several cards.
- For instance, Scizor's raw price of $15.00 translates to a PSA 10 price of $382.50, yielding a premium of 25.5x with 5 PSA 10 sales.
- Similarly, Dewott shows a raw price of $19.00 and a PSA 10 price of $482.50, resulting in a 25.4x premium from 4 sales.
- Raw
- $15.00
- PSA 10
- $382.50
- Premium
- 25.5x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 5
- Raw
- $19.00
- PSA 10
- $482.50
- Premium
- 25.4x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 4
- Raw
- $50.00
- PSA 10
- $1,400.00
- Premium
- 28.0x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 7
- Raw
- $13.00
- PSA 10
- $325.00
- Premium
- 25.0x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 3
- Raw
- $7.40
- PSA 10
- $187.50
- Premium
- 25.3x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 4
- Raw
- $5.32
- PSA 10
- $127.38
- Premium
- 23.9x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 6
Momentum read
Top Movers
In the last 7 days, Zeraora VMAX #054/159 from Crown Zenith has surged to $7.50, marking a substantial gain of +153.4%.
- Shiinotic #194/191 from SV08 Surging Sparks has also performed well, increasing by +36.4% to $3.68.
- Meanwhile, Mega Eelektross ex #266/217 from ME Ascended Heroes has risen by +31.8%, now priced at $4.36.
Recent price movement
Current price · 7-day change · 7-day / 30-day sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- Market
- $7.50
- 7d move
- +153.4%
- Sales
- 5 / 24 7d / 30d
- Market
- $3.68
- 7d move
- +36.4%
- Sales
- 2 / 29 7d / 30d
- Market
- $3.25
- 7d move
- +32.6%
- Sales
- 1 / 5 7d / 30d
- Market
- $13.42
- 7d move
- +29.3%
- Sales
- 13 / 65 7d / 30d
- Market
- $4.36
- 7d move
- +31.8%
- Sales
- 23 / 99 7d / 30d
- Market
- $8.43
- 7d move
- +31.7%
- Sales
- 1 / 1 7d / 30d
Volume read
Volume Watch
Poliwrath (Base Set) has experienced a notable spike, with current sales at 23, which is 3.4 times the typical 7-day baseline of 7.
- This surge comes with a price increase of +7.7%, indicating heightened demand.
- Conversely, Electabuzz (Base Set) has seen 10 sales, 3.6 times its typical volume, but its price has dropped by -24.3%, suggesting a potential disconnect between supply and demand.
- Market
- $41.10
- Price Change
- +7.7%
- Volume Multiple
- 3.4x
- Current 7d Sales
- 23
- Typical 7d Sales
- 7
- Market
- $9.73
- Price Change
- -24.3%
- Volume Multiple
- 3.6x
- Current 7d Sales
- 10
- Typical 7d Sales
- 3
- Market
- $240.00
- Price Change
- 0.0%
- Volume Multiple
- 3.5x
- Current 7d Sales
- 38
- Typical 7d Sales
- 11
| Card | Set | Market | Price Change | Volume Multiple | Current 7d Sales | Typical 7d Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | $41.10 | +7.7% | 3.4x | 23 | 7 |
 | | $9.73 | -24.3% | 3.6x | 10 | 3 |
 |  | $240.00 | 0.0% | 3.5x | 38 | 11 |
Price reset
Notable Declines
Fomantis #085/084 from ME05 Pitch Black has sharply declined by -74.0% to $3.65, despite a high sales volume of 658.
- Manectric #089/084 from ME05 Pitch Black follows closely with a -72.5% drop to $3.01, also supported by 601 sales.
- These significant pullbacks highlight the volatility present in the current market.
Recent price movement
Current price · 7-day change · 7-day / 30-day sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- Market
- $3.65
- 7d move
- -74.0%
- Sales
- 55 / 233 7d / 30d
- Market
- $3.01
- 7d move
- -72.5%
- Sales
- 58 / 215 7d / 30d
- Market
- $8.76
- 7d move
- -18.0%
- Sales
- 13 / 71 7d / 30d
- Market
- $3.00
- 7d move
- -17.9%
- Sales
- 22 / 99 7d / 30d
- Market
- $102.16
- 7d move
- -17.6%
- Sales
- 46 / 183 7d / 30d
- Market
- $5.63
- 7d move
- -15.6%
- Sales
- 10 / 68 7d / 30d
Sector read
Set Comparisons
Crown Zenith has outperformed the market average with a 7-day change of +10.4% compared to the overall market's 0%.
- The average composite score for Crown Zenith is 20, while ME05 Pitch Black has a lower score, reflecting differing market dynamics.
Set highlights
7-day set movement vs market · 30-day card sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- 7d movement
- +10.4%
- Tracked card value
- $310.00
- Vs market
- +10.4%
- 30d card sales
- 1,215
- 7d movement
- +1.7%
- Tracked card value
- $1,365.33
- Vs market
- +1.7%
- 30d card sales
- 2,792
Set read
Sets in Motion
Crown Zenith's estimated tracked-card basket value has increased by +4.1% over the last 7 days, reaching $189.88.
- In contrast, ME05 Pitch Black has seen a significant decline of -9.3%, with an estimated basket value of $886.73.
- The equal-weighted market average has recorded a slight decrease of -0.3%, highlighting the relative strength of Crown Zenith.
Set highlights
7-day set movement vs market · 30-day card sales · PokeFocus daily market snapshot
- 7d movement
- -9.3%
- Tracked card value
- $886.73
- Vs market
- —
- 30d card sales
- 13,673
- 7d movement
- +4.1%
- Tracked card value
- $189.88
- Vs market
- —
- 30d card sales
- 1,215
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
- Pitch Black Elite Trainer BoxME05 Pitch Black (2026)
- Current
- $76.50
- Median comparison
- +67.7%
- 7d / 30d median
- $122.58 / $73.10 7d / 30d
- 30d sales
- 6
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Trick or Trade BOOster Bundle 2024 - Mini Booster PackTrick or Trade BOOster Bundle 2024 (2024)
- Current
- $2.32
- Median comparison
- +15.6%
- 7d / 30d median
- $2.27 / $1.96 7d / 30d
- 30d sales
- 17
- Prismatic Evolutions Booster PackSV Prismatic Evolutions (2025)
- Current
- $14.88
- Median comparison
- +15.5%
- 7d / 30d median
- $17.10 / $14.81 7d / 30d
- 30d sales
- 7
Fair value read
Solid Value Plays
Ampharos EX is currently priced at $5.44, with a modeled reference of $52.20, indicating a model gap of 859.6% with 52% confidence.
- Trevenant VMAX (Secret) shows a current price of $6.80 against a modeled reference of $64.84, resulting in an 853.5% model gap with 60% confidence.
- These discrepancies highlight potential areas of interest for collectors.
- Market
- $5.44
- Confidence
- 52%
- Model Gap %
- +859.6%
- Modeled Reference
- $52.20
- Market
- $6.80
- Confidence
- 60%
- Model Gap %
- +853.5%
- Modeled Reference
- $64.84
- Market
- $8.50
- Confidence
- 57%
- Model Gap %
- +680.6%
- Modeled Reference
- $66.35
- Market
- $6.98
- Confidence
- 55%
- Model Gap %
- +595.6%
- Modeled Reference
- $48.55
- Market
- $10.15
- Confidence
- 70%
- Model Gap %
- +515.8%
- Modeled Reference
- $62.50
- Market
- $7.44
- Confidence
- 57%
- Model Gap %
- +443.0%
- Modeled Reference
- $40.40
| Card | Market | Confidence | Model Gap % | Modeled Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | $5.44 | 52% | +859.6% | $52.20 |
 | $6.80 | 60% | +853.5% | $64.84 |
 | $8.50 | 57% | +680.6% | $66.35 |
 | $6.98 | 55% | +595.6% | $48.55 |
 | $10.15 | 70% | +515.8% | $62.50 |
 | $7.44 | 57% | +443.0% | $40.40 |
Pack read
Pack Value Plays
The price-per-pack analysis reveals several products with varying values.
- The Chaos Rising Sleeved Booster Pack (ME04 Chaos Rising 2026) is priced at $6.84 for 1 pack, while the Pitch Black Sleeved Booster Pack (ME05 Pitch Black 2026) costs $7.14 for 1 pack.
- Additionally, the Checklane 2-Pack Blister (Miscellaneous Cards and Products 2018) is priced at $14.62 for 2 packs, equating to $7.31 per pack.
- Market
- $6.84
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $6.84
![Chaos Rising 3-Pack Blister [Charmeleon] product image](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/684458_200w.jpg)
- Market
- $21.34
- Packs
- 3
- $/Pack
- $7.11
- Market
- $7.14
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $7.14
![Checklane 2-Pack Blister [Pawmot] (1-tab) product image](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/598499_200w.jpg)
- Market
- $14.62
- Packs
- 2
- $/Pack
- $7.31
![Lumiose City Mini Tin [Emboar & Inkay] product image](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/685577_200w.jpg)
- Market
- $14.72
- Packs
- 2
- $/Pack
- $7.36
![Lumiose City Mini Tin [Feraligatr & Budew] product image](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/685578_200w.jpg)
- Market
- $15.68
- Packs
- 2
- $/Pack
- $7.84
- Market
- $8.29
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $8.29
- Market
- $8.48
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $8.48
- Market
- $8.99
- Packs
- 36
- $/Pack
- $0.25
- Market
- $15.99
- Packs
- 6
- $/Pack
- $2.67
![Triple Whammy Tin [Slaking] product image](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/591147_200w.jpg)
- Market
- $22.54
- Packs
- 4
- $/Pack
- $5.64
- Market
- $22.64
- Packs
- 4
- $/Pack
- $5.66
- Market
- $5.81
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $5.81
- Market
- $6.09
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $6.09
- Market
- $6.51
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $6.51
- Market
- $6.63
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- $6.63
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.