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BullishJun 20, 2026Daily report

Market Sentiment Shifts: 65% of Cards Gain Value as Bullish Momentum Builds

Today’s report highlights a sector rotation with significant gains in the SV Black Bolt set, contrasting with notable declines in the ME Mega Evolution Promo cards.

Tracked

42,411

Up

817

Down

431

Top move

+74.9%

Today in one read

The sector analysis reveals that while the overall market is gaining, certain sets like ME04 Chaos Rising are underperforming, with a 7-day decline of -8.6%. In contrast, sets such as SV Black Bolt and SWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery are outperforming th...

Signal read

Market Overview

Market signal
  • The sector analysis reveals that while the overall market is gaining, certain sets like ME04 Chaos Rising are underperforming, with a 7-day decline of -8.6%.
  • In contrast, sets such as SV Black Bolt and SWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery are outperforming the market average, with respective 7-day changes of +5.7% and +6.2%.
  • This divergence highlights the shifting dynamics within the Pokémon card market.

DD picks

Signals Worth Watching

Signal picks
Computed Signal Picks
CardAngleMarket7d Move7d Sales30d SalesConfidenceVs 30d
Maractus card image
MaractusChecklist card
Confirmed momentum$5.98+74.9%2497High (100/100)+12.6%
Eiscue ex card image
Eiscue exChecklist card
Grading premium$9.97+42.2%118312High (100/100)+24.8%
Jacinthe card image
JacintheChecklist card
Fair value$3.64+20.4%107504High (100/100)-39.9%
Grookey card image
GrookeyChecklist card
Pullback watch$14.12-34.7%5860High (100/100)-62.1%
Enamorus V card image
Enamorus VChecklist card
Collector interest$11.04+7.3%1967High (99/100)+2.7%
  • Maractus (SV Black Bolt #093/086): High confidence (100/100), $5.98, +74.9% 7d, confirmed momentum.
  • Eiscue ex (SV03 Obsidian Flames #222/197): High confidence (100/100), $9.97, +42.2% 7d, grading premium confirmed.
  • Grookey (ME Mega Evolution Promo #052): High confidence (100/100), $14.12, -34.7% 7d, data-backed pullback to watch.

Sector map

Sector Analysis

Category read

7-Day Performance vs Market Average

Market Avg
+1.1%
ME04 Chaos Rising
-8.6%
SWSH11 Lost Origi...
+6.2%
SV Black Bolt
+5.7%
Crown Zenith Gala...
+5.1%
SV05 Temporal Forces
+4.5%
  • The SV Black Bolt set also showcases resilience with a +5.7% increase over the past week, driven by significant gains from cards like Maractus, which rose by +74.9%.
  • The overall performance of these sets suggests a rotation towards newer releases, while older sets may be experiencing a cooling off period.

Momentum leader

Top Movers

Top mover
  • Maractus leads the public-quality movers at +74.9% over seven days near $5.98.
  • Use it alongside the breadth, volume, and set signals below to judge whether the move has support.

Volume watch

Volume Watch

Demand spike
  • Unusual volume activity has been observed in the ME Mega Evolution Promo cards, particularly Scorbunny, which saw a 4.2x increase in sales volume despite a price drop of -41.0%.
  • This spike suggests a potential shift in collector interest or a market correction, warranting close observation for future price movements.

Cooling tape

Notable Declines

Decliner
  • The ME Mega Evolution Promo cards are facing significant declines, with Scorbunny down -41.0% to $13.11 and Sobble down -39.4% to $12.82.
  • These price reductions may present potential buying opportunities, especially given their fair value context, with many of these cards trading below historical averages.

Signal read

Market Gap Watch

Market signal
Top Arbitrage Opportunities
CardSpread %DirectionTCG PriceEst. ProfiteBay Median
Shining Tyranitar card image
Shining TyranitarChecklist card
+88.2%eBay → TCGPlayer$4,249.99$3,749.99$500.00
Shining Charizard card image
Shining CharizardChecklist card
+64.1%eBay → TCGPlayer$3,998.99$2,561.49$1,437.50
Charizard card image
CharizardChecklist card
+88.4%eBay → TCGPlayer$2,146.38$1,896.38$250.00
  • Arbitrage opportunities are prevalent, particularly with Shining Tyranitar priced at $4249.99 on TCGPlayer compared to an eBay median of $500.00, indicating an 88.2% spread.
  • This suggests a significant profit potential for collectors who can navigate these price discrepancies effectively.

Set spotlight

Set Spotlight: SWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery

Set signal
  • This set has experienced a 7-day average price change of +6.2%, with a composite score of 33.
  • The top card, Chandelure, has notably increased by +45.6%, reflecting strong collector demand.
  • The set consists of 20 tracked cards, none of which currently exhibit high momentum, indicating a stable market position.

Grading watch

Grading Watch

Grade signal
PSA 10 Grading Premiums
CardRawPSA 10PremiumPSA 10 Sales
Hoothoot card image
HoothootChecklist card
$9.99$755.4075.6x3
Gengar card image
GengarChecklist card
$5.99$394.9965.9x6
Charizard card image
CharizardChecklist card
$5.07$305.9960.4x7
Pikachu ex (Pikachu 60) card image
Pikachu ex (Pikachu 60)Checklist card
$11.15$655.7258.8x5
N's Zekrom card image
N's ZekromChecklist card
$11.99$530.4844.2x10
Larvitar card image
LarvitarChecklist card
$8.25$346.1542.0x5
  • PSA 10 premiums remain strong, with Hoothoot commanding a remarkable 75.6x premium, priced at $755.40 for a PSA 10 compared to a raw price of $9.99.
  • Other notable cards include Gengar, with a 65.9x premium, and Charizard, at a 60.4x premium, indicating that grading continues to provide substantial returns for collectors.

Fair value

Fair Value Buys

Value gap
Undervalued Cards — Fair Value Analysis
CardSignalMarketFair ValueUpsideConfidence
Flaaffy (Secret) card image
Flaaffy (Secret)Checklist card
STRONG BUY$7.38$38.86+426.6%51%
Silvally GX card image
Silvally GXChecklist card
STRONG BUY$8.83$42.16+377.5%55%
Muk card image
MukChecklist card
STRONG BUY$11.25$47.87+325.5%67%
Mew (8) card image
Mew (8)Checklist card
STRONG BUY$9.80$40.29+311.1%67%
Raikou V card image
Raikou VChecklist card
STRONG BUY$5.68$22.53+296.7%85%
  • Several undervalued cards present strong buying signals, including Shining Volcanion at $7.15 with a +826.7% upside, and Nemona at $7.73 with a +727.4% upside.
  • Both cards carry STRONG_BUY signals with confidence levels of 51% and 85%, respectively, suggesting significant potential for appreciation.

Set spotlight

Set Value Tracker

Set signal
Set Value Changes (7 Day)
SetCards7d ChangeAvg PriceCard SalesTotal ValueSealed Sales
ME04 Chaos Rising (2026)26.00-7.7%$37.5920,242$977.35180
SWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery (2022)20.00+5.1%$30.903,458$618.020
Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery (2023)60.00+4.6%$45.6111,351$2,736.410
SWSH12 Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery (2022)21.00+3.6%$24.773,348$520.080
SV08 Surging Sparks (2024)41.00+3.1%$32.368,006$1,326.96203
SV Black Bolt (2025)91.00+2.8%$40.527,409$3,687.64204
  • The SWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery has gained a total value of $618.02 this week, with an average price of $30.90 per card.
  • In contrast, ME04 Chaos Rising has lost total value, down to $977.35, averaging $37.59 per card.
  • The disparity in performance highlights the demand for newer sets over older ones, particularly in sealed product sales.

Pack tape

Pack Value Breakdown

Pack price
Best Pack Value — Sealed Product Comparison
Market30d SalesSetPacks$/PackProduct
$2.3717Trick or Trade BOOster Bundle 2024 (2024)6.000.40Trick or Trade BOOster Bundle 2024 - Mini Booster Pack
$219.3826ME03 Perfect Order (2026)36.006.09Perfect Order Booster Box
$6.1226ME03 Perfect Order (2026)1.006.12Perfect Order Booster Pack
$235.0318ME04 Chaos Rising (2026)36.006.53Chaos Rising Booster Box
$39.9126ME03 Perfect Order (2026)6.006.65Perfect Order Booster Bundle
$250.0024ME01 Mega Evolution (2025)36.006.94Mega Evolution Half Booster Box
  • The Trick or Trade BOOster Bundle 2024 offers the best value at $0.40 per pack, significantly lower than the ME04 Chaos Rising Booster Box at $6.53 per pack.
  • This price disparity suggests a strategic advantage for collectors seeking the most cost-effective entry into the market.

Forward read

Looking Ahead

Outlook
  • As the market continues to show bullish sentiment, collectors should monitor the SWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery and SV Black Bolt sets for further gains.
  • The notable declines in the ME Mega Evolution Promo cards may also present strategic buying opportunities.
  • Observing volume spikes and grading trends will be crucial for identifying potential market shifts in the coming weeks.
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