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BearishQualified moversAug 15, 2026Daily report

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 1,163 qualified market movers, decliners led 707 to 456 with a recorded 7-day direction (60.8%).

Tracked

43,031

Qualified up

456

Qualified down

707

Top move

+128.1%

Qualified mover breadth

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

456

qualified movers up

39.2% of qualified movers

707

qualified movers down

60.8% of qualified movers

Based on 1,163 qualified movers with a recorded 7-day direction. The remaining 41,868 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

Set read

Set Spotlight: SWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery

The SWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery has demonstrated a solid average 7-day price change of +2.8%, contrasting sharply with the overall market sentiment, which is currently bearish.

  • This set comprises 25 tracked cards, all of which have an average composite score of 26, indicating a relatively stable card quality.
  • Notably, the top card, Centiskorch V, is contributing to this positive movement.
  • The absence of high momentum cards suggests that the gains are broad-based rather than driven by a few standout items.

Featured set profile

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

Year
2022
Top Card
Centiskorch V
Cards Tracked
25
Composite Score
26.00
Exact evidence1 rowSWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery Evidence
Evidence table — SWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery Evidence
Year
2022
Top Card
Centiskorch V
Cards Tracked
25
Composite Score
26.00
Average 7d Change
+2.8%
High Momentum Cards
0
Exact values for SWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery Evidence
SetYearTop CardCards TrackedComposite ScoreAverage 7d ChangeHigh Momentum Cards
SWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery set image
SWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery2022 Pokemon TCG
2022Centiskorch V2526.00+2.8%0

Grading read

Grading Watch

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

  • Haunter commands a raw price of $50.00 with a PSA 10 value of $1400.00, reflecting a premium of 28.0x, supported by 7 PSA 10 sales.
  • Scizor, with a raw price of $15.00, sees a PSA 10 price of $382.50, resulting in a 25.5x premium from 5 sales.
  • Dewott follows closely with a 25.4x premium based on a raw price of $19.00 and a PSA 10 price of $482.50 from 4 sales.
Exact evidence6 rowsPSA 10 Grading Premiums
Evidence table — PSA 10 Grading Premiums
Raw
$50.00
PSA 10
$1,400.00
Premium
28.0x
PSA 10 Sales
7
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
$7.40
PSA 10
$187.50
Premium
25.3x
PSA 10 Sales
4
Raw
$20.00
PSA 10
$455.00
Premium
22.8x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Raw
$13.00
PSA 10
$325.00
Premium
25.0x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Exact values for PSA 10 Grading Premiums
CardRawPSA 10PremiumPSA 10 Sales
Haunter card image
Haunter
$50.00$1,400.0028.0x7
Scizor card image
Scizor
$15.00$382.5025.5x5
Dewott card image
Dewott
$19.00$482.5025.4x4
Gengar ex card image
Gengar ex
$7.40$187.5025.3x4
Snorlax card image
Snorlax
$20.00$455.0022.8x3
Miltank card image
Miltank
$13.00$325.0025.0x3

Momentum read

Top Movers

Leading the gainers this week, Zeraora VMAX from Crown Zenith (#054/159) surged to $3.18, marking a remarkable increase of +128.1%.

Recent price movement

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

  1. Zeraora VMAX card image
    Market
    $3.18
    7d move
    +128.1%
    Sales
    5 / 24
    7d / 30d
  2. Morpeko ex card image
    Market
    $7.59
    7d move
    +41.9%
    Sales
    44 / 180
    7d / 30d
  3. Snorlax card image
    Market
    $5.70
    7d move
    +35.7%
    Sales
    6 / 14
    7d / 30d
  4. Mega Eelektross ex card image
    Market
    $4.41
    7d move
    +31.8%
    Sales
    23 / 99
    7d / 30d
  5. Mega Gengar ex card image
    Market
    $4.75
    7d move
    +29.7%
    Sales
    24 / 117
    7d / 30d
  6. Wailord ex card image
    Market
    $6.00
    7d move
    +26.1%
    Sales
    36 / 143
    7d / 30d

Volume read

Volume Watch

Poliwrath from the Base Set experienced a dramatic volume spike, with current sales at 23, representing 3.4 times the typical 7-day sales of 7, alongside a price increase of +7.7%.

  • Similarly, Charizard from the Base Set Shadowless recorded 38 sales, 3.5 times its typical volume of 11, with no price movement, indicating steady demand despite the broader market's bearish sentiment.
Exact evidence3 rowsVolume Spike Evidence
Evidence table — Volume Spike Evidence
Market
$40.98
Price Change
+7.7%
Volume Multiple
3.4x
Current 7d Sales
23
Typical 7d Sales
7
Market
$9.86
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
Poliwrath card image
Poliwrath
Base Set set image
Base Set1999 Pokemon TCG
$40.98+7.7%3.4x237
Electabuzz card image
Electabuzz
Base Set set image
Base Set1999 Pokemon TCG
$9.86-24.3%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

Fomantis from ME05 Pitch Black saw a significant decline of -74.0%, now priced at $3.42, with a high sales volume of 658 suggesting a sharp pullback in value.

  • Manectric also faced a steep drop of -72.5% to $3.06, supported by 601 sales, indicating strong selling pressure in the market.

Recent price movement

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

  1. Fomantis card image
    Market
    $3.42
    7d move
    -74.0%
    Sales
    55 / 233
    7d / 30d
  2. Manectric card image
    Market
    $3.06
    7d move
    -72.5%
    Sales
    58 / 215
    7d / 30d
  3. Lurantis ex card image
    Market
    $3.53
    7d move
    -37.6%
    Sales
    39 / 144
    7d / 30d
  4. Chikorita card image
    Market
    $8.71
    7d move
    -31.5%
    Sales
    31 / 143
    7d / 30d
  5. Scorbunny card image
    Market
    $5.40
    7d move
    -25.9%
    Sales
    17 / 90
    7d / 30d
  6. Canari card image
    Market
    $3.06
    7d move
    -26.0%
    Sales
    15 / 74
    7d / 30d

Sector read

Set Comparisons

The ME05 Pitch Black set underperformed the market average with a 7-day change of -9.5%, reflecting a 9.3% decline relative to the market.

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 with a 7-day change of +6.4% and Crown Zenith at +1.6%.

  • Conversely, the ME05 Pitch Black set shows a decline of -8.5%, while ME02 Phantasmal Flames decreased by -7.1%.
  • The average tracked-card basket across 142 qualified sets is currently valued at $1381.52.

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
    $72.87
    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
    $2.44
    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
    $14.64
    Median comparison
    +15.5%
    7d / 30d median
    $17.10 / $14.81
    7d / 30d
    30d sales
    7

Fair value read

Solid Value Plays

Current prices for Trevenant VMAX (Secret) at $6.93 show an 811.1% model gap against a reference of $63.14, with a 55% confidence level.

  • Lightning Energy (Secret) is priced at $8.37, indicating a 671.8% gap from its modeled reference of $64.60, with 52% confidence.
  • Hoopa EX at $7.01 has a 597.6% gap from a reference of $48.90, with 50% confidence.
Exact evidence6 rowsCurrent Price vs Modeled Reference
Evidence table — Current Price vs Modeled Reference
Market
$6.93
Confidence
55%
Model Gap %
+811.1%
Modeled Reference
$63.14
Market
$8.37
Confidence
52%
Model Gap %
+671.8%
Modeled Reference
$64.60
Market
$7.01
Confidence
50%
Model Gap %
+597.6%
Modeled Reference
$48.90
Market
$9.62
Confidence
65%
Model Gap %
+547.9%
Modeled Reference
$62.33
Market
$5.05
Confidence
75%
Model Gap %
+461.8%
Modeled Reference
$28.37
Market
$10.32
Confidence
67%
Model Gap %
+431.4%
Modeled Reference
$54.84
Exact values for Current Price vs Modeled Reference
CardMarketConfidenceModel Gap %Modeled Reference
Trevenant VMAX (Secret) card image
Trevenant VMAX (Secret)
$6.9355%+811.1%$63.14
Lightning Energy (Secret) card image
Lightning Energy (Secret)
$8.3752%+671.8%$64.60
Hoopa EX card image
Hoopa EX
$7.0150%+597.6%$48.90
Arven card image
Arven
$9.6265%+547.9%$62.33
Origin Forme Dialga V card image
Origin Forme Dialga V
$5.0575%+461.8%$28.37
Muk card image
Muk
$10.3267%+431.4%$54.84

Pack read

Pack Value Plays

The Chaos Rising 3-Pack Blister (ME04 Chaos Rising 2026) is priced at $20.52 for 3 packs, resulting in a price-per-pack of $6.84.

  • The Pitch Black Sleeved Booster Pack (ME05 Pitch Black 2026) is available for $7.20 for a single pack.
  • Additionally, the Lumiose City Mini Tin [Emboar & Inkay] offers 2 packs for $14.72, equating to $7.36 per pack.
Exact evidence16 rowsPrice per Pack — Sealed Product Comparison
Evidence table — Price per Pack — Sealed Product Comparison
Exact values for Price per Pack — Sealed Product Comparison
ProductSetMarketPacks$/Pack
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
$20.523$6.84
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
$6.881$6.88
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
$7.201$7.20
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
$14.722$7.36
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
$14.862$7.43
Surging Sparks Booster Pack product image
Surging Sparks Booster PackBooster Pack / $7.90
SV08 Surging Sparks set image
SV08 Surging Sparks2024 Pokemon TCG
$7.781$7.78
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
$15.862$7.93
Paradox Rift Booster Pack product image
Paradox Rift Booster PackBooster Pack / $8.41
SV04 Paradox Rift set image
SV04 Paradox Rift2023 Pokemon TCG
$8.431$8.43
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
$5.201$5.20
Chaos Rising Booster Pack product image
Chaos Rising Booster PackBooster Pack / $5.23
ME04 Chaos Rising set image
ME04 Chaos Rising2026 Pokemon TCG
$5.521$5.52
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
Pitch Black Booster Pack product image
Pitch Black Booster PackBooster Pack / $5.58
ME05 Pitch Black set image
ME05 Pitch Black2026 Pokemon TCG
$6.061$6.06
Journey Together Booster Pack product image
Journey Together Booster PackBooster Pack / $6.73
SV09 Journey Together set image
SV09 Journey Together2025 Pokemon TCG
$6.291$6.29
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
$13.742$6.87

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.