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NeutralJul 7, 2026Daily report

Trading Card Game Classic Shows 2.6% Growth Amid Market Neutrality

The Trading Card Game Classic (2023) outperforms the broader market, demonstrating unique resilience with a 2.6% increase over the past week.

Tracked

42,639

Up

492

Down

638

Top move

+64.8%

Today in one read

Victini (Master Ball Pattern) leads the public-quality movers at +64.8% over seven days near $42.68. Use it alongside the breadth, volume, and set signals below to judge whether the move has support.

Pulse brief

  • 492 cards rose while 638 declined across 42,639 tracked cards.
  • Victini (Master Ball Pattern) posted the top visible move at +64.8%.
  • Victini (Master Ball Pattern) leads the public-quality movers at +64.8% over seven days near $42.68.
  • Several cards are experiencing unusual volume spikes, including Charizard GX (Hidden Fates) and Rocket's Zapdos (Celebrations Classic Collection), both at 4.3x normal volume.
  • The Secret Box (SV06 Twilight Masquerade #163/167) has seen a significant drop of -31.2% to $4.87, presenting a potential buy opportunity given its 184 sales in the past 30 days.

Momentum read

Top Movers

Victini (Master Ball Pattern) leads the public-quality movers at +64.8% over seven days near $42.68.

Volume read

Volume Watch

Several cards are experiencing unusual volume spikes, including Charizard GX (Hidden Fates) and Rocket's Zapdos (Celebrations Classic Collection), both at 4.3x normal volume.

Price reset

Notable Declines

The Secret Box (SV06 Twilight Masquerade #163/167) has seen a significant drop of -31.2% to $4.87, presenting a potential buy opportunity given its 184 sales in the past 30 days.

Set read

Set Value Tracker

The Trading Card Game Classic (2023) has a total set value of $219.25, reflecting a +2.3% change over the past week.

Set performers
Total Value
$219.25
7d Change
+2.3%
Card Sales
404
Total Value
$2,752.31
7d Change
+1.4%
Card Sales
3,984
Total Value
$834.61
7d Change
+1.1%
Card Sales
797
Set laggers
Total Value
$838.48
7d Change
-5.4%
Card Sales
12,982
Total Value
$2,094.82
7d Change
-4.7%
Card Sales
9,949
Total Value
$549.47
7d Change
-4.4%
Card Sales
2,049
  • In contrast, the SV Scarlet and Violet 151 (2023) set has decreased by -4.7% to a total value of $2,094.82, indicating a divergence in performance among tracked sets.

Set read

Set Spotlight: Trading Card Game Classic (2023)

The Trading Card Game Classic (2023) set has shown an average 7-day price change of +2.6%, outperforming the broader market by 2.8%.

  • With a total of 17 cards tracked and an average composite score of 21, the set's top card, Ivysaur, reflects a healthy mix of interest despite the overall market's stagnation.
  • The absence of high momentum cards indicates that growth is driven by multiple contributors rather than a few standout cards.

Grading read

Grading Watch

The premium for PSA 10 graded cards remains strong, with Gengar showing a remarkable 65.9x premium from a raw price of $5.99 to $394.99 for PSA 10.

PSA 10 Grading Premiums
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
$5.30
PSA 10
$242.12
Premium
45.7x
PSA 10 Sales
4
Raw
$8.30
PSA 10
$355.00
Premium
42.8x
PSA 10 Sales
5
Raw
$8.99
PSA 10
$380.00
Premium
42.3x
PSA 10 Sales
39
Raw
$12.02
PSA 10
$489.99
Premium
40.8x
PSA 10 Sales
20
  • This trend highlights the value of grading, particularly for cards like Charizard, which also boasts a 60.4x premium.

Fair value read

Fair Value Buys

Nemona is currently priced at $7.58, with a fair value of $65.50, representing a +764.1% upside and a STRONG_BUY signal with 81% confidence.

Undervalued Cards — Fair Value Analysis
Signal
STRONG BUY
Market
$10.28
Fair Value
$49.38
Upside
+380.4%
Confidence
67%
Signal
STRONG BUY
Market
$5.03
Fair Value
$22.36
Upside
+344.5%
Confidence
81%
Signal
STRONG BUY
Market
$17.59
Fair Value
$75.22
Upside
+327.6%
Confidence
81%
Signal
STRONG BUY
Market
$18.23
Fair Value
$67.20
Upside
+268.6%
Confidence
81%
Signal
STRONG BUY
Market
$17.18
Fair Value
$58.65
Upside
+241.4%
Confidence
81%
Signal
STRONG BUY
Market
$17.14
Fair Value
$58.34
Upside
+240.4%
Confidence
81%
  • Similarly, Arven at $9.82 has a fair value of $67.67, indicating a +589.1% upside, also with a STRONG_BUY signal.

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.

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Data notes

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

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