Market Reset: Armarouge Plummets 64.9% Amid Bearish Sentiment
Today's report highlights significant pullbacks in the Pokémon card market, with notable resets in card values indicating potential watchlist opportunities.
Tracked
42,783
Up
433
Down
676
Top move
+59.1%
Today in one read
Legacy Energy leads the public-quality movers at +59.1% over seven days near $3.70. Use it alongside the breadth, volume, and set signals below to judge whether the move has support.
Market Pulse brief
- 433 cards rose while 676 declined across 42,783 tracked cards.
- Legacy Energy posted the top visible move at +59.1%.
- Legacy Energy leads the public-quality movers at +59.1% over seven days near $3.70.
- Unusual volume spikes were observed for several cards, indicating shifting demand dynamics.
- Armarouge (ME05 Pitch Black #086/084) faced a drastic decline of 64.9%, now priced at $35.12, indicating a significant reset.
Momentum read
Top Movers
Legacy Energy leads the public-quality movers at +59.1% over seven days near $3.70.
- 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 several cards, indicating shifting demand dynamics.
- Notably, Vileplume (Southern Islands) experienced a 3.9x volume increase with a price rise of 2.5%.
- Conversely, Misty's Vitality (ME05 Pitch Black) saw a 4.3x volume spike but a price decline of 15.6%, suggesting a potential cooling of interest despite increased trading activity.
Featured cards
Vileplume
Market
$92.24
Volume
3.9x
+2.5%
7d trend
Misty's Vitality
Market
$63.33
Volume
4.3x
-15.6%
7d trend
Primarina
Market
$53.23
Volume
4.3x
-33.5%
7d trend
Hilda
Market
$3.12
Volume
4.3x
Flat
7d trend
Umbreon VMAX (Alternate Art Secret)
Market
$2,336.54
Volume
3.6x
+131%
7d trend
Mew (Prime)
Market
$309.04
Volume
4.3x
+65.6%
7d trendPrice reset
Notable Declines
Armarouge (ME05 Pitch Black #086/084) faced a drastic decline of 64.9%, now priced at $35.12, indicating a significant reset.
- Primarina (ME05 Pitch Black #088/084) also dropped 33.5% to $53.23, while Mega Floette ex (ME04 Chaos Rising #117/086) fell 27.7% to $32.23.
- These declines suggest a potential reevaluation of these cards' market positions, making them candidates for closer scrutiny.
Set read
Set Value Tracker
The overall market average saw a 7-day change of -0.6%, with ME05 Pitch Black underperforming at -16.1%.
- Total Value
- $7,222.85
- 7d Change
- +1.0%
- Card Sales
- 12,135
- Total Value
- $3,520.70
- 7d Change
- +0.5%
- Card Sales
- 4,940
- Total Value
- $1,409.00
- 7d Change
- +0.5%
- Card Sales
- 6,091
| Set | Total Value | 7d Change | Card Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
 | $7,222.85 | +1.0% | 12,135 |
 | $3,520.70 | +0.5% | 4,940 |
 | $1,409.00 | +0.5% | 6,091 |
- Total Value
- $506.81
- 7d Change
- -19.8%
- Card Sales
- 203
- Total Value
- $747.45
- 7d Change
- -14.6%
- Card Sales
- 11,496
- Total Value
- $490.47
- 7d Change
- -6.9%
- Card Sales
- 1,767
| Set | Total Value | 7d Change | Card Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
 | $506.81 | -19.8% | 203 |
 | $747.45 | -14.6% | 11,496 |
 | $490.47 | -6.9% | 1,767 |
- In contrast, Prize Pack Series Cards (2022) showed resilience with a total set value of $7,222.85, reflecting a 1% increase.
- The stark contrast between set performances highlights the volatility within specific collections, with ME05 Pitch Black experiencing only 203 card sales.
Set read
Set Spotlight: ME05 Pitch Black
ME05 Pitch Black continues to struggle with a composite score of 18 and a 30-day decline of 4.6%.
- Despite its top gainer, Slowbro, increasing by 21.6%, the overall set value plummeted to $506.81, indicating a lack of sustained interest.
Featured cards
Grading read
Grading Watch
Notable PSA 10 premiums are evident, with Braviary showing a remarkable 28.3x premium, priced at $255.00 compared to a raw price of $9.00.
- Raw
- $9.00
- PSA 10
- $255.00
- Premium
- 28.3x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 3
- Raw
- $7.48
- PSA 10
- $195.00
- Premium
- 26.1x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 3
- Raw
- $6.37
- PSA 10
- $135.34
- Premium
- 21.2x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 5
- Raw
- $6.22
- PSA 10
- $131.22
- Premium
- 21.1x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 3
- Raw
- $18.91
- PSA 10
- $396.60
- Premium
- 21.0x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 4
- Raw
- $11.91
- PSA 10
- $239.96
- Premium
- 20.1x
- PSA 10 Sales
- 14
- Dedenne follows with a 26.1x premium at $195.00 from a raw price of $7.47, highlighting the value potential in graded cards.
Fair value read
Fair Value Buys
Several cards are currently priced below their calculated fair value, presenting strong upside potential.
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $10.29
- Fair Value
- $49.39
- Upside
- +380.0%
- Confidence
- 67%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $5.60
- Fair Value
- $21.90
- Upside
- +291.1%
- Confidence
- 52%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $5.59
- Fair Value
- $22.82
- Upside
- +308.2%
- Confidence
- 77%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $17.66
- Fair Value
- $74.33
- Upside
- +320.9%
- Confidence
- 77%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $5.73
- Fair Value
- $20.70
- Upside
- +261.3%
- Confidence
- 77%
- Signal
- STRONG BUY
- Market
- $6.67
- Fair Value
- $23.19
- Upside
- +247.7%
- Confidence
- 77%
| Card | Signal | Market | Fair Value | Upside | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | STRONG BUY | $10.29 | $49.39 | +380.0% | 67% |
 | STRONG BUY | $5.60 | $21.90 | +291.1% | 52% |
 | STRONG BUY | $5.59 | $22.82 | +308.2% | 77% |
 | STRONG BUY | $17.66 | $74.33 | +320.9% | 77% |
 | STRONG BUY | $5.73 | $20.70 | +261.3% | 77% |
 | STRONG BUY | $6.67 | $23.19 | +247.7% | 77% |
- Nemona at $7.14 has a fair value of $64.75, indicating an upside of 806.9% with a STRONG_BUY signal and 77% confidence.
- Arven at $10.25 shows a fair value of $66.92, representing a 552.9% upside, also with a STRONG_BUY signal.
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
- $6.09
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- 6.09
- Market
- $6.41
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- 6.41
- Market
- $6.88
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- 6.88
- Market
- $6.99
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- 6.99
- Market
- $21.19
- Packs
- 3
- $/Pack
- 7.06
- Market
- $7.28
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- 7.28
- Market
- $7.29
- Packs
- 1
- $/Pack
- 7.29
- Market
- $22.03
- Packs
- 3
- $/Pack
- 7.34
- Market
- $14.70
- Packs
- 2
- $/Pack
- 7.35
- Market
- $15.59
- Packs
- 2
- $/Pack
- 7.80
- 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 |  | $6.09 | 1 | 6.09 |
| Chaos Rising Booster Pack | | $6.41 | 1 | 6.41 |
| Journey Together Booster Pack |  | $6.88 | 1 | 6.88 |
| Chaos Rising Single Pack Blister [Toxel] | | $6.99 | 1 | 6.99 |
| Perfect Order 3 Pack Blister [Chikorita] | | $21.19 | 3 | 7.06 |
| Perfect Order Sleeved Booster Pack | | $7.28 | 1 | 7.28 |
| Chaos Rising Sleeved Booster Pack | | $7.29 | 1 | 7.29 |
| Chaos Rising 3-Pack Blister [Charmeleon] | | $22.03 | 3 | 7.34 |
| Checklane 2-Pack Blister [Pawmot] (1-tab) | | $14.70 | 2 | 7.35 |
| Lumiose City Mini Tin [Feraligatr & Budew] | | $15.59 | 2 | 7.80 |
| 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.