Demand Surge: Unusual Volume Signals Fresh Interest in Key Cards
Today's market reveals a significant uptick in trading volume for select cards, indicating a shift in collector demand.
Tracked
42,764
Up
445
Down
636
Top move
+49.5%
Today in one read
Cleffa leads the public-quality movers at +49.5% over seven days near $10.70. Use it alongside the breadth, volume, and set signals below to judge whether the move has support.
Market Pulse brief
- 445 cards rose while 636 declined across 42,764 tracked cards.
- Cleffa posted the top visible move at +49.5%.
- Cleffa leads the public-quality movers at +49.5% over seven days near $10.70.
- Several cards have experienced unusual trading volumes, notably Mega Zeraora ex (ME05 Pitch Black) at 4.3x normal volume, with 12 sales compared to an average of 3.
- Armarouge (ME05 Pitch Black) has dropped significantly to $48.73, down 30.0%, reflecting a concerning pullback in value.
Momentum read
Top Movers
Cleffa leads the public-quality movers at +49.5% over seven days near $10.70.
- Use it alongside the breadth, volume, and set signals below to judge whether the move has support.
Volume read
Volume Watch
Several cards have experienced unusual trading volumes, notably Mega Zeraora ex (ME05 Pitch Black) at 4.3x normal volume, with 12 sales compared to an average of 3.
- This surge suggests increased collector interest, although the price remains stable at $0.00.
- Similarly, Mega Darkrai ex (ME05 Pitch Black) also saw 4.3x normal volume with 10 sales, indicating a potential shift in demand dynamics.
Featured cards
Price reset
Notable Declines
Armarouge (ME05 Pitch Black) has dropped significantly to $48.73, down 30.0%, reflecting a concerning pullback in value.
- Secret Box (SV06 Twilight Masquerade #163/167) is another notable decliner at $4.33, down 31.2%, indicating a potential overvaluation.
- Vaporeon (SWSH09 Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery #TG02/TG30) also fell to $20.08, a decrease of 28.6%, suggesting a reevaluation of its market position.
Set read
Set Value Tracker
The ME04 Chaos Rising (2026) set shows a significant decline with a total set value of $764.97, down 8.6% over the past week.
- Total Value
- $7,245.39
- 7d Change
- +0.9%
- Card Sales
- 12,359
- Total Value
- $492.66
- 7d Change
- +0.6%
- Card Sales
- 2,331
- Total Value
- $2,715.41
- 7d Change
- +0.2%
- Card Sales
- 5,309
| Set | Total Value | 7d Change | Card Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
 | $7,245.39 | +0.9% | 12,359 |
 | $492.66 | +0.6% | 2,331 |
 | $2,715.41 | +0.2% | 5,309 |
- Total Value
- $298.46
- 7d Change
- -9.4%
- Card Sales
- 143
- Total Value
- $764.97
- 7d Change
- -8.6%
- Card Sales
- 11,933
- Total Value
- $490.24
- 7d Change
- -7.3%
- Card Sales
- 1,796
| Set | Total Value | 7d Change | Card Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
 | $298.46 | -9.4% | 143 |
 | $764.97 | -8.6% | 11,933 |
 | $490.24 | -7.3% | 1,796 |
- In contrast, the ME05 Pitch Black (2026) set has a total value of $298.46, down 9.4%, indicating a broader trend of underperformance in these recent sets.
- The overall market average 7-day change is -0.3%, suggesting that many sets are struggling to maintain value.
Set read
Set Spotlight: SWSH12 Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery (2022)
The SWSH12 Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery set has seen an average price change of +1.7% over the past week, with a total of 21 cards tracked.
- However, none of the cards exhibit high momentum, indicating a stable but unexciting market presence.
- The top card in this set is Braixen, which remains a focal point for collectors.
Featured cards
Grading read
Grading Watch
Pikachu shows a remarkable grading premium, with raw prices at $5.93 and PSA 10 values soaring to $355.96, reflecting a 60.0x premium across 3 sales.
- Raw
- $5.94
- PSA 10
- $355.96
- Premium
- 60.0x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 3
- Raw
- $6.32
- PSA 10
- $194.49
- Premium
- 30.8x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 3
- Raw
- $15.22
- PSA 10
- $362.99
- Premium
- 23.8x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 5
- Raw
- $8.99
- PSA 10
- $204.49
- Premium
- 22.7x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 8
- Raw
- $7.32
- PSA 10
- $160.97
- Premium
- 22.0x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 3
- Raw
- $5.49
- PSA 10
- $120.40
- Premium
- 21.9x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 7
| Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Premium | PSA 10 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | $5.94 | $355.96 | 60.0x | 3 |
 | $6.32 | $194.49 | 30.8x | 3 |
 | $15.22 | $362.99 | 23.8x | 5 |
 | $8.99 | $204.49 | 22.7x | 8 |
 | $7.32 | $160.97 | 22.0x | 3 |
 | $5.49 | $120.40 | 21.9x | 7 |
- Slowpoke (Master Ball Pattern) also demonstrates a strong premium, priced at $6.32 raw and $194.49 PSA 10, yielding a 30.8x premium with 3 sales.
- These trends illustrate the significant value collectors place on graded cards.
Fair value read
Fair Value Buys
Nemona is currently priced at $7.26, with a fair value of $64.86, indicating a potential upside of +793.4%, earning a STRONG_BUY signal with 78% confidence.
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $10.28
- Fair Value
- $49.28
- Upside
- +379.4%
- Confidence
- 67%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $17.55
- Fair Value
- $74.38
- Upside
- +323.8%
- Confidence
- 78%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $18.85
- Fair Value
- $68.37
- Upside
- +262.7%
- Confidence
- 78%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $26.80
- Fair Value
- $96.95
- Upside
- +261.8%
- Confidence
- 79%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $8.18
- Fair Value
- $29.32
- Upside
- +258.4%
- Confidence
- 78%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $17.63
- Fair Value
- $67.90
- Upside
- +285.1%
- Confidence
- 78%
- Similarly, Arven is priced at $10.33 with a fair value of $66.98, representing a +548.4% upside, also classified as a STRONG_BUY with 78% confidence.
Supporting cards
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
- $15.99
- Packs
- 6
- $/Pack
- 2.67
- Market
- $6.02
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- 6.02
- Market
- $6.40
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- 6.40
- Market
- $6.76
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- 6.76
- Market
- $21.19
- Packs
- 3
- $/Pack
- 7.06
- Market
- $7.15
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- 7.15
- Market
- $7.28
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- 7.28
- Market
- $7.35
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- 7.35
- Market
- $14.70
- Packs
- 2
- $/Pack
- 7.35
- Market
- $22.47
- Packs
- 3
- $/Pack
- 7.49
- Market
- $15.67
- Packs
- 2
- $/Pack
- 7.84
- Market
- $15.70
- Packs
- 2
- $/Pack
- 7.85
| Product | Set | Market | Packs | $/Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greninja ex Battle Deck & 2 Booster Bundle |  | $15.99 | 6 | 2.67 |
| Perfect Order Booster Pack |  | $6.02 | 1 | 6.02 |
| Chaos Rising Booster Pack | | $6.40 | 1 | 6.40 |
| Journey Together Booster Pack |  | $6.76 | 1 | 6.76 |
| Perfect Order 3 Pack Blister [Chikorita] | | $21.19 | 3 | 7.06 |
| Chaos Rising Single Pack Blister [Toxel] | | $7.15 | 1 | 7.15 |
| Perfect Order Sleeved Booster Pack | | $7.28 | 1 | 7.28 |
| Chaos Rising Sleeved Booster Pack | | $7.35 | 1 | 7.35 |
| Checklane 2-Pack Blister [Pawmot] (1-tab) | | $14.70 | 2 | 7.35 |
| Chaos Rising 3-Pack Blister [Charmeleon] | | $22.47 | 3 | 7.49 |
| Lumiose City Mini Tin [Feraligatr & Budew] | | $15.67 | 2 | 7.84 |
| Lumiose City Mini Tin [Emboar & Inkay] | | $15.70 | 2 | 7.85 |
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Cards in this Market Pulse
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.