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NeutralQualified moversAug 9, 2026Daily report

Set Value Tracker 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 1,175 qualified market movers, decliners led 648 to 527 with a recorded 7-day direction (55.1%).

Tracked

43,011

Qualified up

527

Qualified down

648

Top move

+53.4%

Qualified mover breadth

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

527

qualified movers up

44.9% of qualified movers

648

qualified movers down

55.1% of qualified movers

Based on 1,175 qualified movers with a recorded 7-day direction. The remaining 41,836 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

  • 41 more cards rose than in the previous report (527 today).
  • New to the lead coverage: SV06 Twilight Masquerade (2024) and Prize Pack Series Cards (2022).
  • 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 ME05 Pitch Black has declined by 8.8% over the past 7 days, indicating a significant underperformance compared to the equal-weighted market average of -0.3%.

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 shows Ampharos with a raw price of $10.00 and a PSA 10 price of $319.98, resulting in a 32.0x premium based on 12 PSA 10 sales.

  • Similarly, Armarouge has a raw price of $17.84 and a PSA 10 price of $463.50, reflecting a 26.0x premium from 4 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
$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
$12.00
PSA 10
$272.50
Premium
22.7x
PSA 10 Sales
12
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
Xerneas card image
Xerneas
$11.99$282.5023.6x16
Altaria card image
Altaria
$6.50$150.0023.1x5
Froakie card image
Froakie
$12.00$272.5022.7x12

Momentum read

Top Movers

Among the biggest gainers, Hydrapple ex has surged to $3.11 with a remarkable increase of 53.4%, while Kieran has reached $3.59, up 38.7%.

  • Mega Charizard Y ex now sits at $4.95, reflecting a 32.8% gain, and Silvally has climbed to $3.71, showing a 30.9% increase.

Recent price movement

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

  1. Hydrapple ex card image
    Market
    $3.11
    7d move
    +53.4%
    Sales
    2 / 12
    7d / 30d
  2. Kieran card image
    Market
    $3.59
    7d move
    +38.7%
    Sales
    5 / 14
    7d / 30d
  3. Mega Charizard Y ex card image
    Market
    $4.95
    7d move
    +32.8%
    Sales
    11 / 60
    7d / 30d
  4. Silvally card image
    Market
    $3.71
    7d move
    +30.9%
    Sales
    40 / 224
    7d / 30d
  5. Mega Gengar ex card image
    Market
    $4.49
    7d move
    +29.7%
    Sales
    24 / 117
    7d / 30d
  6. Dachsbun ex card image
    Market
    $4.69
    7d move
    +29.6%
    Sales
    5 / 22
    7d / 30d

Volume read

Volume Watch

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

  • This surge indicates heightened demand for this card, despite its price dropping by 100.0%.
Exact evidence6 rowsVolume Spike Evidence
Evidence table — Volume Spike Evidence
Market
$12.31
Price Change
-100.0%
Volume Multiple
3.5x
Current 7d Sales
13
Typical 7d Sales
4
Market
$3.13
Price Change
0.0%
Volume Multiple
3.2x
Current 7d Sales
43
Typical 7d Sales
14
Market
$28.14
Price Change
+0.6%
Volume Multiple
3.1x
Current 7d Sales
15
Typical 7d Sales
5
Market
$56.03
Price Change
+13.7%
Volume Multiple
3.0x
Current 7d Sales
31
Typical 7d Sales
10
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
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
$12.31-100.0%3.5x134
Metang card image
Metang
SV05 Temporal Forces set image
SV05 Temporal Forces2024 Pokemon TCG
$3.130.0%3.2x4314
Lugia VSTAR (Secret) card image
Lugia VSTAR (Secret)
SWSH12 Silver Tempest set image
SWSH12 Silver Tempest2022 Pokemon TCG
$28.14+0.6%3.1x155
Snorlax card image
Snorlax
Prize Pack Series Cards set image
Prize Pack Series Cards2022 Pokemon TCG
$56.03+13.7%3.0x3110
Electabuzz card image
Electabuzz
Base Set set image
Base Set1999 Pokemon TCG
$9.73-24.3%3.6x103
Charizard card image
Charizard
Base Set Shadowless set image
Base Set Shadowless1999 Pokemon TCG
$240.000.0%3.5x3811

Price reset

Notable Declines

Canari has seen a notable decline of 26.0% to $3.16, supported by a sales volume of 163.

  • Cyndaquil has also dropped by 22.4% to $14.39, with 114 sales recorded.
  • These declines reflect a broader trend of pullbacks 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
    $3.16
    7d move
    -26.0%
    Sales
    16 / 74
    7d / 30d
  2. Cyndaquil card image
    Market
    $14.39
    7d move
    -22.4%
    Sales
    18 / 96
    7d / 30d
  3. Gladion's Final Battle card image
    Market
    $3.66
    7d move
    -20.0%
    Sales
    30 / 128
    7d / 30d
  4. Snivy card image
    Market
    $5.40
    7d move
    -19.6%
    Sales
    17 / 88
    7d / 30d
  5. Dhelmise card image
    Market
    $4.90
    7d move
    -16.9%
    Sales
    42 / 173
    7d / 30d
  6. Mewtwo card image
    Market
    $3.90
    7d move
    -18.8%
    Sales
    18 / 48
    7d / 30d

Set read

Set Spotlight: SV08 Surging Sparks

SV08 Surging Sparks has an average 7-day price change of +2.1% and a composite score of 32, with 41 cards tracked.

  • The top card in this set is Shiinotic, which has gained traction among collectors.

Featured set profile

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

Year
2024
Top Card
Shiinotic
Cards Tracked
41
Composite Score
32.00
Exact evidence1 rowSV08 Surging Sparks Evidence
Evidence table — SV08 Surging Sparks Evidence
Year
2024
Top Card
Shiinotic
Cards Tracked
41
Composite Score
32.00
Average 7d Change
+2.1%
High Momentum Cards
0
Exact values for SV08 Surging Sparks Evidence
SetYearTop CardCards TrackedComposite ScoreAverage 7d ChangeHigh Momentum Cards
SV08 Surging Sparks set image
SV08 Surging Sparks2024 Pokemon TCG
2024Shiinotic4132.00+2.1%0

Sector read

Set Comparisons

The ME05 Pitch Black set has underperformed the market average with a 7-day change of -4.9%, while SV08 Surging Sparks has outperformed with a 7-day increase of 2.1%.

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
    $72.39
    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
    $2.31
    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
    $14.68
    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 $7.20, with a modeled reference of $76.16, resulting in a 957.8% model gap and a confidence level of 68%.

  • Similarly, Ho-Oh EX is priced at $6.39 against a modeled reference of $56.10, indicating a 777.9% gap with 57% confidence.
Exact evidence6 rowsCurrent Price vs Modeled Reference
Evidence table — Current Price vs Modeled Reference
Market
$7.20
Confidence
68%
Model Gap %
+957.8%
Modeled Reference
$76.16
Market
$6.39
Confidence
57%
Model Gap %
+777.9%
Modeled Reference
$56.10
Market
$7.65
Confidence
74%
Model Gap %
+685.4%
Modeled Reference
$60.08
Market
$7.23
Confidence
72%
Model Gap %
+515.9%
Modeled Reference
$44.53
Market
$13.03
Confidence
52%
Model Gap %
+513.7%
Modeled Reference
$79.97
Market
$5.05
Confidence
75%
Model Gap %
+456.6%
Modeled Reference
$28.11
Exact values for Current Price vs Modeled Reference
CardMarketConfidenceModel Gap %Modeled Reference
Shining Volcanion card image
Shining Volcanion
$7.2068%+957.8%$76.16
Ho-Oh EX card image
Ho-Oh EX
$6.3957%+777.9%$56.10
Nemona card image
Nemona
$7.6574%+685.4%$60.08
Marill card image
Marill
$7.2372%+515.9%$44.53
Shining Genesect card image
Shining Genesect
$13.0352%+513.7%$79.97
Origin Forme Dialga V card image
Origin Forme Dialga V
$5.0575%+456.6%$28.11

Pack read

Pack Value Plays

The Perfect Order Sleeved Booster Pack is priced at $6.81 for 1 pack, while the Perfect Order 3 Pack Blister is available for $20.94 for 3 packs, equating to $6.98 per pack.

  • The Pitch Black Booster Pack is currently priced at $6.46 for 1 pack.
Exact evidence17 rowsPrice per Pack — Sealed Product Comparison
Evidence table — Price per Pack — Sealed Product Comparison
Exact values for Price per Pack — Sealed Product Comparison
ProductSetMarketPacks$/Pack
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
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
$20.943$6.98
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
$14.202$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
$14.282$7.14
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
$14.292$7.15
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
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
$8.051$8.05
Mega Evolution Booster Pack product image
Mega Evolution Booster PackBooster Pack / $8.53
ME01 Mega Evolution set image
ME01 Mega Evolution2025 Pokemon TCG
$8.101$8.10
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
$8.411$8.41
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
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
$22.554$5.64
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
$22.644$5.66
Perfect Order Booster Pack product image
Perfect Order Booster PackBooster Pack / $5.08
ME03 Perfect Order set image
ME03 Perfect Order2026 Pokemon TCG
$5.751$5.75
Chaos Rising Booster Pack product image
Chaos Rising Booster PackBooster Pack / $5.23
ME04 Chaos Rising set image
ME04 Chaos Rising2026 Pokemon TCG
$6.061$6.06
Pitch Black Booster Pack product image
Pitch Black Booster PackBooster Pack / $5.58
ME05 Pitch Black set image
ME05 Pitch Black2026 Pokemon TCG
$6.461$6.46
Journey Together Booster Pack product image
Journey Together Booster PackBooster Pack / $6.73
SV09 Journey Together set image
SV09 Journey Together2025 Pokemon TCG
$6.681$6.68

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.