Arbitrage Opportunities Highlight 88.4% Spread in Charizard Pricing
Today's report focuses on measurable price gaps in the Pokémon card market, revealing significant arbitrage potential for savvy collectors.
Tracked
42,458
Up
579
Down
589
Top move
+236.7%
Today in one read
Drifblim - 006 (Cosmos Holo) leads the public-quality movers at +236.7% over seven days near $3.78. Use it alongside the breadth, volume, and set signals below to judge whether the move has support.
Pulse brief
- 579 cards rose while 589 declined across 42,458 tracked cards.
- Drifblim - 006 (Cosmos Holo) posted the top visible move at +236.7%.
- Drifblim - 006 (Cosmos Holo) leads the public-quality movers at +236.7% over seven days near $3.78.
- Unusual volume spikes were observed for Charizard V and Hilda, both at 4.3x normal volume, indicating heightened demand.
- Chikorita (ME Mega Evolution Promo #046) has seen a significant drop of 35.5% to $19.42, presenting a potential buy opportunity given its historical value.
Momentum read
Top Movers
Drifblim - 006 (Cosmos Holo) leads the public-quality movers at +236.7% over seven days near $3.78.
- Use it alongside the breadth, volume, and set signals below to judge whether the move has support.
Volume read
Volume Watch
Unusual volume spikes were observed for Charizard V and Hilda, both at 4.3x normal volume, indicating heightened demand.
- Drifblim - 006 also saw a significant volume increase at 4.2x, reinforcing its recent price surge.
Price reset
Notable Declines
Chikorita (ME Mega Evolution Promo #046) has seen a significant drop of 35.5% to $19.42, presenting a potential buy opportunity given its historical value.
- Similarly, Cyndaquil (ME Mega Evolution Promo #047) is down 32.2% to $28.05, suggesting that these declines may attract collectors looking for value.
Set read
Set Value Tracker
The total value of the ME03 Perfect Order set stands at $727.06, down 6.4% over the past week, while the ME Mega Evolution Promo set is valued at $1,081.71, reflecting a 7.6% decline.
- Total Value
- $869.77
- 7d Change
- +1.3%
- Card Sales
- 1,080
- Total Value
- $1,423.28
- 7d Change
- +1.3%
- Card Sales
- 8,103
- Total Value
- $2,042.26
- 7d Change
- +0.8%
- Card Sales
- 5,509
| Set | Total Value | 7d Change | Card Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
 | $869.77 | +1.3% | 1,080 |
 | $1,423.28 | +1.3% | 8,103 |
 | $2,042.26 | +0.8% | 5,509 |
- Total Value
- $1,081.71
- 7d Change
- -7.6%
- Card Sales
- 14,256
- Total Value
- $727.06
- 7d Change
- -6.4%
- Card Sales
- 11,725
- Total Value
- $2,214.01
- 7d Change
- -4.5%
- Card Sales
- 12,014
| Set | Total Value | 7d Change | Card Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
 | $1,081.71 | -7.6% | 14,256 |
 | $727.06 | -6.4% | 11,725 |
 | $2,214.01 | -4.5% | 12,014 |
- These declines highlight the need for careful evaluation of set performance and potential investment opportunities.
Set read
Set Spotlight: SV08 Surging Sparks
The SV08 Surging Sparks set has experienced an average 7-day price change of +1.7% with a total of 43 cards tracked.
- The top card, Shiinotic, is priced at $4.09, reflecting a 36.4% increase, which indicates growing interest in this set.
Featured cards
Grading read
Grading Watch
The premium for PSA 10 graded cards remains significant, with Gengar showing a 65.9x premium from a raw price of $5.99 to $394.99.
- Raw
- $5.99
- PSA 10
- $394.99
- Premium
- 65.9x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 6
- Raw
- $5.07
- PSA 10
- $305.99
- Premium
- 60.4x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 7
- Raw
- $5.39
- PSA 10
- $245.70
- Premium
- 45.6x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 3
- Raw
- $8.32
- PSA 10
- $351.51
- Premium
- 42.2x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 4
- Raw
- $12.31
- PSA 10
- $500.98
- Premium
- 40.7x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 21
- Raw
- $7.74
- PSA 10
- $241.49
- Premium
- 31.2x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 35
| Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Premium | PSA 10 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | $5.99 | $394.99 | 65.9x | 6 |
 | $5.07 | $305.99 | 60.4x | 7 |
 | $5.39 | $245.70 | 45.6x | 3 |
 | $8.32 | $351.51 | 42.2x | 4 |
 | $12.31 | $500.98 | 40.7x | 21 |
 | $7.74 | $241.49 | 31.2x | 35 |
- Charizard also commands a 60.4x premium, indicating strong collector demand for graded cards.
Fair value read
Fair Value Buys
Several undervalued cards present strong upside potential, including Shining Volcanion at $7.25 with an upside of +826.5% and confidence at 51%.
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $7.19
- Fair Value
- $38.95
- Upside
- +441.7%
- Confidence
- 51%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $8.93
- Fair Value
- $42.73
- Upside
- +378.5%
- Confidence
- 55%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $17.89
- Fair Value
- $74.00
- Upside
- +313.6%
- Confidence
- 85%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $5.72
- Fair Value
- $22.65
- Upside
- +296.0%
- Confidence
- 85%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $11.17
- Fair Value
- $48.26
- Upside
- +332.1%
- Confidence
- 67%
| Card | Signal | Market | Fair Value | Upside | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | STRONG BUY | $7.19 | $38.95 | +441.7% | 51% |
 | STRONG BUY | $8.93 | $42.73 | +378.5% | 55% |
 | STRONG BUY | $17.89 | $74.00 | +313.6% | 85% |
 | STRONG BUY | $5.72 | $22.65 | +296.0% | 85% |
 | STRONG BUY | $11.17 | $48.26 | +332.1% | 67% |
- Similarly, Nemona is priced at $7.69 with a +732.9% upside, reflecting a strong buy signal with 85% confidence.
Pack read
Pack Value Breakdown
Pack-per-dollar plays focus on standard sealed Pokemon TCG products, with seasonal mini-pack products removed from the comparison.
- Market
- $5.88
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- 5.88
- Market
- $6.33
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- 6.33
| Product | Set | Market | Packs | $/Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Order Booster Pack | | $5.88 | 1 | 5.88 |
| Journey Together Booster Pack |  | $6.33 | 1 | 6.33 |
Supporting sets
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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.