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BullishJun 23, 2026Daily report

Market Sentiment Remains Bullish as 62% of Cards Gain Value

Today's report highlights sector performance, revealing strong gains in SV Black Bolt and SV White Flare sets, contrasting with underperformance in ME04 Chaos Rising.

Tracked

42,426

Up

774

Down

465

Top move

+84.1%

Today in one read

The top-performing sets include SV Black Bolt, which has outperformed the market with a 7-day change of +6.5%, and SV White Flare, up +5.1%. In contrast, ME04 Chaos Rising has significantly underperformed, showing a 7-day decline of -6.1%, highlighting a stark contrast in collector interest across different sets.

Pulse brief

  • 774 cards rose while 465 declined across 42,426 tracked cards.
  • Maractus posted the top visible move at +84.1%.
  • The top-performing sets include SV Black Bolt, which has outperformed the market with a 7-day change of +6.5%, and SV White Flare, up +5.1%.
  • Maractus (SV Black Bolt #093/086): confirmed momentum, High confidence (100/100), $6.50, +84.1% 7d, 39 raw sales in 7d / 117 in 30d, +14.2% vs 30d raw median, set momentum +6.5%.
  • Furthermore, the SV White Flare set has also shown resilience with a +5.1% increase over the past week, led by Boldore's +53.7% gain.

Cards in this pulse

Market read

Market Overview

  • The top-performing sets include SV Black Bolt, which has outperformed the market with a 7-day change of +6.5%, and SV White Flare, up +5.1%.
  • In contrast, ME04 Chaos Rising has significantly underperformed, showing a 7-day decline of -6.1%, highlighting a stark contrast in collector interest across different sets.

Signal read

Signals Worth Watching

Computed Signal Picks
Angle
Confirmed momentum
Market
$6.50
7d Move
+84.1%
7d Sales
39
30d Sales
117
Confidence
High (100/100)
Angle
Grading premium
Market
$9.78
7d Move
+30.6%
7d Sales
130
30d Sales
316
Confidence
High (100/100)
Angle
Pullback watch
Market
$10.26
7d Move
-51.5%
7d Sales
28
30d Sales
40
Confidence
High (100/100)
Angle
Fair value
Market
$3.39
7d Move
+20.5%
7d Sales
55
30d Sales
61
Confidence
High (100/100)
Angle
Collector interest
Market
$8.84
7d Move
+7.7%
7d Sales
23
30d Sales
84
Confidence
High (99/100)
  • Maractus (SV Black Bolt #093/086): confirmed momentum, High confidence (100/100), $6.50, +84.1% 7d, 39 raw sales in 7d / 117 in 30d, +14.2% vs 30d raw median, set momentum +6.5%.
  • Eiscue ex (SV03 Obsidian Flames #222/197): grading premium, High confidence (100/100), $9.78, +30.6% 7d, 130 raw sales in 7d / 316 in 30d, +22.4% vs 30d raw median, set momentum +1.0%.
  • Sobble (ME Mega Evolution Promo #054): pullback watch, High confidence (100/100), $10.26, -51.5% 7d, 28 raw sales in 7d / 40 in 30d, -29.2% vs 30d raw median, set momentum +3.0%.

Sector read

Sector Analysis

7-Day Performance vs Market Average

Market Avg
+1.0%
ME04 Chaos Rising
-6.1%
SV Black Bolt
+6.5%
SV White Flare
+5.1%
SWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery
+5.1%
SWSH09 Brilliant ...
-2.0%
  • Furthermore, the SV White Flare set has also shown resilience with a +5.1% increase over the past week, led by Boldore's +53.7% gain.
  • This contrasts sharply with the ME04 Chaos Rising set, which has seen a composite score of 22 and a 30-day decline of -26.1%.
  • The disparity between these sets underscores the varying levels of collector sentiment and market dynamics influencing card values.

Momentum read

Top Movers

  • Maractus leads the public-quality movers at +84.1% over seven days near $6.50.
  • Use it alongside the breadth, volume, and set signals below to judge whether the move has support.

Volume read

Volume Watch

  • Unusual volume activity is observed in Tepig (ME Mega Evolution Promo #050), which saw a 4.3x increase in volume with 29 sales compared to an average of 7, despite a price decline of -35.0%.
  • This spike in volume suggests heightened interest, potentially indicating a market correction or repositioning among collectors.

Price reset

Notable Declines

  • Sobble (ME Mega Evolution Promo #054) has experienced a significant drop of -51.5% over the past week, now priced at $10.26.
  • This decline, coupled with a composite score of 27, positions it as a potential buy opportunity for collectors seeking undervalued cards.
  • Additionally, Tepig (ME Mega Evolution Promo #050) has fallen -35.0%, suggesting a reevaluation of its market position.

Set read

Set Spotlight: SV White Flare

  • The SV White Flare set has shown a 7-day average price change of +5.1% with a composite score of 27.
  • Despite having 98 cards tracked, none exhibit high momentum.
  • Boldore stands out as the top card with a notable 53.7% increase, indicating that while the set is performing well overall, specific cards are driving the gains.

Grading read

Grading Watch

PSA 10 Grading Premiums
Raw
$9.99
PSA 10
$755.40
Premium
75.6x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Raw
$5.99
PSA 10
$394.99
Premium
65.9x
PSA 10 Sales
6
Raw
$9.99
PSA 10
$655.72
Premium
65.6x
PSA 10 Sales
5
Raw
$5.07
PSA 10
$305.99
Premium
60.4x
PSA 10 Sales
7
Raw
$12.00
PSA 10
$525.99
Premium
43.8x
PSA 10 Sales
11
Raw
$5.77
PSA 10
$243.91
Premium
42.3x
PSA 10 Sales
4
  • PSA 10 premiums continue to show significant returns, with Hoothoot achieving a 75.6x premium, selling for $755.40 compared to its raw price of $9.99.
  • Gengar also reflects a strong grading premium of 65.9x, with PSA 10 sales at $394.99 from a $5.99 raw price.
  • These trends suggest that collectors may benefit from focusing on cards with strong grading potential.

Fair value read

Fair Value Buys

Undervalued Cards — Fair Value Analysis
Signal
STRONG BUY
Market
$7.39
Fair Value
$39.07
Upside
+428.7%
Confidence
51%
Signal
STRONG BUY
Market
$9.10
Fair Value
$42.60
Upside
+368.1%
Confidence
55%
Signal
STRONG BUY
Market
$9.62
Fair Value
$40.50
Upside
+321.0%
Confidence
67%
Signal
STRONG BUY
Market
$7.97
Fair Value
$30.10
Upside
+277.7%
Confidence
85%
Signal
STRONG BUY
Market
$18.53
Fair Value
$73.97
Upside
+299.2%
Confidence
85%
  • Several cards are currently undervalued, with Shining Volcanion priced at $7.10, offering a potential upside of +840.3% against its fair value of $66.76, marked as a STRONG_BUY with 51% confidence.
  • Similarly, Nemona at $8.04 has a fair value of $63.76, indicating a +693.0% upside and a STRONG_BUY signal with 85% confidence.

Set read

Set Value Tracker

Set performers
Total Value
$613.26
7d Change
+4.4%
Card Sales
3,457
Total Value
$526.99
7d Change
+3.9%
Card Sales
3,374
Total Value
$2,747.18
7d Change
+3.4%
Card Sales
11,540
Set laggers
Total Value
$958.23
7d Change
-8.7%
Card Sales
20,054
Total Value
$2,305.93
7d Change
-2.6%
Card Sales
12,873
Total Value
$473.62
7d Change
-2.3%
Card Sales
5,530
  • The SWSH11 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery set has a total value of $613.26, reflecting a 7-day increase of +4.4% with 3,457 card sales.
  • In contrast, ME04 Chaos Rising has seen a total set value of $958.23, but it has declined -8.7% over the past week, indicating a significant drop in collector interest and sales volume.

Pack read

Pack Value Breakdown

Best Pack Value — Sealed Product Comparison

Pack-per-dollar plays focus on standard sealed Pokemon TCG products, with seasonal mini-pack products removed from the comparison.

Forward read

Looking Ahead

  • As the market continues to show bullish sentiment, collectors should monitor the performance of the SV Black Bolt and SV White Flare sets, both of which are outperforming the market average.
  • The notable declines in the ME04 Chaos Rising set suggest potential buying opportunities for undervalued cards.
  • The signals from high-confidence picks such as Maractus and Eiscue ex should be closely watched for further momentum.

Data notes

Updated from daily price movement, sales volume, set momentum, and card-level market context.

Card prices are context. Review current listing photos, seller details, and live prices before buying.

Market Pulse is generated from PokeLoupe market data and AI-assisted analysis. It is a collector research aid, not financial advice. Signals and picks are informational market commentary, not buy or sell recommendations. Verify condition, seller context, photos, and current marketplace pricing before buying.