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BearishJul 18, 2026Daily report

Top Movers leads today's Market Pulse

The primary section leads a full evidence-backed report across cards, sets, grading, sales volume, modeled prices, and sealed products.

Tracked

42,904

Up

447

Down

713

Top move

+33.4%

Market breadth

Metric: Share of cards with a recorded direction · Window: 7-day measurement window · Source: PokeLoupe daily market snapshot

Breadth uses 1,160 cards with a recorded direction. The 42,904 tracked-card universe is shown separately; unclassified cards are not labeled flat.

Exact market breadth counts
UpDownRecorded directionTracked universe
4477131,16042,904

Since the previous report

What changed

  • 10 fewer cards rose than in the previous report (447 today).
  • New to the lead coverage: Slowbro - 083 (Pitch Black Stamped) and Dachsbun ex.
  • Top Movers is today's primary read; every available core market domain is covered with non-duplicative evidence.

Momentum read

Top Movers

Dachsbun ex (SV07 Stellar Crown #160/142) leads today with a price of $4.25, marking a 28.7% increase over the past week.

Top Gainers — 14-Day Price Comparison

Metric: Indexed price, first valid observation = 100 · Window: 14-day recorded price history · Source: PokeLoupe recorded market-price history · Graph shows the first 4 series; inspect exact values for all 5.

136.089.4Jul 4Jul 18
Inspect exact values6 rowsTop Gainers — 14-Day Price Comparison
Exact values for Top Gainers — 14-Day Price Comparison
Date
Dachsbun ex card image
Dachsbun ex - SV07 Stellar Crown #160/142
Relicanth card image
Relicanth - SV05 Temporal Forces #173/162
Leafeon ex card image
Leafeon ex - SV Prismatic Evolutions #006/131
Larry's Staraptor card image
Larry's Staraptor - ME Ascended Heroes #249/217
Mega Gardevoir ex card image
Mega Gardevoir ex - ME01 Mega Evolution #159/132
Jul 4$4.22$10.61$4.21$4.63$5.24
Jul 5$4.17$10.90$4.19$4.79$5.18
Jul 6$4.83$11.55$3.95$4.60$5.15
Jul 9$4.90$14.09$3.90$4.87$5.09
Jul 12$4.28$13.17$4.72$5.26$5.84
Jul 18$4.25$12.47$4.71$4.54$5.13
Inspect exact values6 rowsTop Mover Evidence
Evidence table — Top Mover Evidence
Market
$18.06
30d Sales
6
7d Change
+33.4%
30d Change
-10.1%
Market
$4.25
30d Sales
64
7d Change
+28.7%
30d Change
+32.7%
Market
$5.13
30d Sales
136
7d Change
+27.0%
30d Change
+16.1%
Market
$12.47
30d Sales
73
7d Change
+23.8%
30d Change
+11.1%
Market
$4.54
30d Sales
109
7d Change
+22.9%
30d Change
-0.4%
Market
$4.71
30d Sales
47
7d Change
+22.6%
30d Change
+12.6%

Grading read

Grading Watch

The 30-day PSA 10 premium snapshot reveals that Tauros has a raw price of $6.81, with a PSA 10 value of $283.00, resulting in a premium multiple of 41.6x based on 3 PSA 10 sales.

  • Slowpoke (Master Ball Pattern) shows a raw price of $6.32 and a PSA 10 price of $194.49, yielding a 30.8x premium with 3 sales.
  • Froakie, priced at $14.99 raw, commands $399.95 as a PSA 10, equating to a 26.7x premium from 3 sales.

Premium multiple and confirmed sales

Metric: PSA 10 price divided by raw price · Window: 30-day grading premium snapshot · Source: PokeLoupe daily market snapshot

$6.81 raw → $283.00 PSA 10

41.6x3 sales

$6.32 raw → $194.49 PSA 10

30.8x3 sales

$13.00 raw → $351.47 PSA 10

27.0x6 sales

$14.99 raw → $399.95 PSA 10

26.7x3 sales

$18.00 raw → $455.03 PSA 10

25.3x3 sales

$12.32 raw → $297.49 PSA 10

24.1x7 sales

Inspect exact values6 rowsPSA 10 Grading Premiums
Evidence table — PSA 10 Grading Premiums
Raw
$6.81
PSA 10
$283.00
Premium
41.6x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Raw
$6.32
PSA 10
$194.49
Premium
30.8x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Raw
$14.99
PSA 10
$399.95
Premium
26.7x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Raw
$18.00
PSA 10
$455.03
Premium
25.3x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Raw
$13.00
PSA 10
$351.47
Premium
27.0x
PSA 10 Sales
6
Raw
$12.32
PSA 10
$297.49
Premium
24.1x
PSA 10 Sales
7
Exact values for PSA 10 Grading Premiums
CardRawPSA 10PremiumPSA 10 Sales
Tauros card image
Tauros
$6.81$283.0041.6x3
Slowpoke (Master Ball Pattern) card image
Slowpoke (Master Ball Pattern)
$6.32$194.4930.8x3
Froakie card image
Froakie
$14.99$399.9526.7x3
Armarouge card image
Armarouge
$18.00$455.0325.3x3
Ampharos card image
Ampharos
$13.00$351.4727.0x6
Turtwig card image
Turtwig
$12.32$297.4924.1x7

Volume read

Volume Watch

Mega Darkrai ex (ME05 Pitch Black) has experienced a significant volume spike, with current sales at 18, representing 4.3 times the typical 7-day sales of 4.

  • Gengar (SM Crimson Invasion) also reflects heightened demand with 10 sales, 4.3 times its usual 2.
  • Zarude (ME Mega Evolution Promo) has 22 sales, also 4.3 times its typical volume of 5, indicating robust collector interest.

Current sales versus typical weekly sales

Metric: Current and typical 7-day sales · Window: Current 7-day sales versus 30-day weekly baseline · Source: PokeLoupe daily market snapshot

30 vs 74.3x0.0%

22 vs 54.3x0.0%

18 vs 44.3x0.0%

12 vs 34.3x-100.0%

12 vs 34.3x0.0%

10 vs 24.3x+8.6%

Inspect exact values6 rowsVolume Spike Evidence
Evidence table — Volume Spike Evidence
Market
$269.26
Price Change
0.0%
Volume Multiple
4.3x
Current 7d Sales
18
Typical 7d Sales
4
Market
$21.60
Price Change
+8.6%
Volume Multiple
4.3x
Current 7d Sales
10
Typical 7d Sales
2
Market
$3.48
Price Change
0.0%
Volume Multiple
4.3x
Current 7d Sales
22
Typical 7d Sales
5
Market
$26.13
Price Change
0.0%
Volume Multiple
4.3x
Current 7d Sales
30
Typical 7d Sales
7
Market
$4.69
Price Change
-100.0%
Volume Multiple
4.3x
Current 7d Sales
12
Typical 7d Sales
3
Market
$6.40
Price Change
0.0%
Volume Multiple
4.3x
Current 7d Sales
12
Typical 7d Sales
3
Exact values for Volume Spike Evidence
CardSetMarketPrice ChangeVolume MultipleCurrent 7d SalesTypical 7d Sales
Mega Darkrai ex card image
Mega Darkrai ex
ME05 Pitch Black set image
ME05 Pitch Black2026 Pokemon TCG
$269.260.0%4.3x184
Gengar card image
Gengar
SM Crimson Invasion set image
SM Crimson Invasion2017 Pokemon TCG
$21.60+8.6%4.3x102
Zarude card image
Zarude
ME Mega Evolution Promo set image
ME Mega Evolution Promo2025 Pokemon TCG
$3.480.0%4.3x225
Gladion's Final Battle card image
Gladion's Final Battle
ME05 Pitch Black set image
ME05 Pitch Black2026 Pokemon TCG
$26.130.0%4.3x307
N's Plan card image
N's Plan
SV Black Bolt set image
SV Black Bolt2025 Pokemon TCG
$4.69-100.0%4.3x123
Pikachu card image
Pikachu
XY Evolutions set image
XY Evolutions2016 Pokemon TCG
$6.400.0%4.3x123

Price reset

Notable Declines

Crushing Hammer (ME05 Pitch Black #105/084) has seen a sharp decline of 64.9%, now priced at $5.14.

Decliners — 14-Day Price Comparison

Metric: Indexed price, first valid observation = 100 · Window: 14-day recorded price history · Source: PokeLoupe recorded market-price history · Graph shows the first 4 series; inspect exact values for all 6.

108.10.0Jul 4Jul 18
Inspect exact values6 rowsDecliners — 14-Day Price Comparison
Exact values for Decliners — 14-Day Price Comparison
Date
Armarouge card image
Armarouge - ME05 Pitch Black #086/084
Crushing Hammer card image
Crushing Hammer - ME05 Pitch Black #105/084
Hero's Cape card image
Hero's Cape - SV05 Temporal Forces #152/162
Mega Floette ex card image
Mega Floette ex - ME04 Chaos Rising #117/086
Greninja ex card image
Greninja ex - SV06 Twilight Masquerade #106/167
Altaria card image
Altaria - SWSH12 Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery #TG11/TG30
Jul 4$19.70$42.81$5.54$8.79
Jul 5$19.46$42.79$5.65$8.60
Jul 6$99.99$18.43$43.02$5.43$8.33
Jul 9$69.98$15.07$38.58$4.96$7.55
Jul 12$35.12$19.50$14.99$32.23$4.47$6.42
Jul 18$5.43$5.14$19.34$32.51$4.44$6.67
Inspect exact values6 rowsDecliner Evidence
Evidence table — Decliner Evidence
Market
$5.14
30d Sales
60
7d Change
-64.9%
30d Change
-26.1%
Market
$4.44
30d Sales
81
7d Change
-29.8%
30d Change
-45.7%
Market
$19.34
30d Sales
25
7d Change
-28.4%
30d Change
-32.9%
Market
$32.51
30d Sales
329
7d Change
-27.7%
30d Change
-34.7%
Market
$6.67
30d Sales
144
7d Change
-27.7%
30d Change
-24.9%
Market
$5.43
30d Sales
159
7d Change
-64.9%
30d Change
-64.9%

Sector read

Set Comparisons

The Prize Pack Series Cards (2022) have outperformed the market average with a 7-day change of +2.8%, compared to the market's -0.6%.

  • The Trading Card Game Classic (2023) also shows resilience with a +2.4% change, while ME04 Chaos Rising (2026) underperforms significantly at -9.3%, indicating a stark contrast in collector interest across sets.

7-Day Performance Relative to Market

Metric: Vs Market · Window: 7-day measurement window · Source: PokeLoupe daily market snapshot

Inspect exact values3 rowsSet Comparison Evidence
Evidence table — Set Comparison Evidence
30d Sales
5,358
7d Change
+2.8%
Vs Market
+3.4%
30d Change
+6.2%
Cards Tracked
35
30d Sales
287
7d Change
+2.4%
Vs Market
+2.9%
30d Change
+4.6%
Cards Tracked
14
30d Sales
10,423
7d Change
-9.3%
Vs Market
-8.7%
30d Change
-26.8%
Cards Tracked
23
Exact values for Set Comparison Evidence
Set30d Sales7d ChangeVs Market30d ChangeCards Tracked
Prize Pack Series Cards set image
Prize Pack Series Cards2022 Pokemon TCG
5,358+2.8%+3.4%+6.2%35
Trading Card Game Classic set image
Trading Card Game Classic2023 Pokemon TCG
287+2.4%+2.9%+4.6%14
ME04 Chaos Rising set image
ME04 Chaos Rising2026 Pokemon TCG
10,423-9.3%-8.7%-26.8%23

Set read

Set Value Tracker

The estimated tracked-card basket for the Prize Pack Series Cards (2022) is $4141.42, reflecting a +1.6% change over the past week.

  • In contrast, ME04 Chaos Rising (2026) has an estimated basket value of $710.71, declining by 15.2%.
  • The equal-weighted market average shows a basket value of $1183.22, highlighting the disparity in performance between these sets.

Set Value Performance — Top 5, Market Average, Bottom 5

Metric: 7-day basket-value change · Window: 7-day measurement window · Source: PokeLoupe daily market snapshot

Inspect exact values11 rowsSet Value Performance — Top 5, Market Average, Bottom 5
Top 5 performers
7d Change
+2.2%
Card Sales
287
Total Value
$453.02
7d Change
+1.7%
Card Sales
398
Total Value
$417.30
7d Change
+1.6%
Card Sales
5,358
Total Value
$4,141.42
7d Change
+0.8%
Card Sales
4,412
Total Value
$3,659.33
7d Change
+0.6%
Card Sales
5,036
Total Value
$1,365.55
Exact values for Set Value Performance — Top 5, Market Average, Bottom 5
Set7d ChangeCard SalesTotal Value
Trading Card Game Classic set image
Trading Card Game Classic2023 Pokemon TCG
+2.2%287$453.02
SWSH10 Astral Radiance set image
SWSH10 Astral Radiance2022 Pokemon TCG
+1.7%398$417.30
Prize Pack Series Cards set image
Prize Pack Series Cards2022 Pokemon TCG
+1.6%5,358$4,141.42
SV Black Bolt set image
SV Black Bolt2025 Pokemon TCG
+0.8%4,412$3,659.33
ME02 Phantasmal Flames set image
ME02 Phantasmal Flames2025 Pokemon TCG
+0.6%5,036$1,365.55
Market averageEqual-weighted across 132 qualified sets
-0.6%Avg value $1,183.22
Bottom 5 performers
7d Change
-15.2%
Card Sales
10,423
Total Value
$710.71
7d Change
-6.9%
Card Sales
2,861
Total Value
$1,013.77
7d Change
-6.2%
Card Sales
1,599
Total Value
$554.83
7d Change
-6.0%
Card Sales
8,388
Total Value
$926.82
7d Change
-5.9%
Card Sales
6,218
Total Value
$618.43
Exact values for Set Value Performance — Top 5, Market Average, Bottom 5
Set7d ChangeCard SalesTotal Value
ME04 Chaos Rising set image
ME04 Chaos Rising2026 Pokemon TCG
-15.2%10,423$710.71
ME05 Pitch Black set image
ME05 Pitch Black2026 Pokemon TCG
-6.9%2,861$1,013.77
SV07 Stellar Crown set image
SV07 Stellar Crown2024 Pokemon TCG
-6.2%1,599$554.83
ME Mega Evolution Promo set image
ME Mega Evolution Promo2025 Pokemon TCG
-6.0%8,388$926.82
ME03 Perfect Order set image
ME03 Perfect Order2026 Pokemon TCG
-5.9%6,218$618.43

Sealed read

Sealed Value Tracker

The Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box (ME05 Pitch Black 2026) is currently valued at $88.08, with a 7-day median of $122.58, indicating a +67.7% change.

  • Conversely, the Chaos Rising Build & Battle Box (ME04 Chaos Rising 2026) is priced at $38.59, with a median change of -12%.
  • The equal-weighted sealed market average has increased by +1.5% across 232 qualified products.

Sealed Performance — Top 5, Market Average, Bottom 5

Metric: 7-day median vs 30-day median · Window: 7-day median versus 30-day median baseline · Source: PokeLoupe sealed-product price history

Inspect exact values11 rowsSealed Performance — Top 5, Market Average, Bottom 5
Top 5 performers
30d Sales
6
7d Change
+67.7%
7d Median
$122.58
30d Median
$73.10
Current Value
$88.08
30d Sales
5
7d Change
+49.7%
7d Median
$97.50
30d Median
$65.11
Current Value
$100.48
30d Sales
3
7d Change
+20.0%
7d Median
$7,497.99
30d Median
$6,248.50
Current Value
$8,000.00
30d Sales
7
7d Change
+15.5%
7d Median
$17.10
30d Median
$14.81
Current Value
$14.35
Market averageEqual-weighted across 232 qualified sealed products
+1.5%Avg value $674.37
Bottom 5 performers
30d Sales
49
7d Change
-45.0%
7d Median
$71.50
30d Median
$129.99
Current Value
$235.09
30d Sales
18
7d Change
-12.0%
7d Median
$48.61
30d Median
$55.21
Current Value
$38.59
30d Sales
26
7d Change
-11.3%
7d Median
$894.39
30d Median
$1,008.71
Current Value
$962.21
30d Sales
8
7d Change
-6.6%
7d Median
$232.12
30d Median
$248.64
Current Value
$233.88
30d Sales
25
7d Change
-6.4%
7d Median
$6.91
30d Median
$7.38
Current Value
$8.25

Set read

Set Spotlight: Prize Pack Series Cards (2022)

The Prize Pack Series Cards (2022) feature a diverse range of cards with an average 7-day price change of +2.8%.

  • The top card, Jolteon V, has garnered attention among collectors, contributing to the set's overall positive performance against the bearish market backdrop.

Featured set profile

Snapshot profile · Window: 7-day measurement window · Source: PokeLoupe daily market snapshot

Year
2022
Top Card
Jolteon V
Cards Tracked
35
Composite Score
25.00
Inspect exact values1 rowPrize Pack Series Cards Evidence
Evidence table — Prize Pack Series Cards Evidence
Year
2022
Top Card
Jolteon V
Cards Tracked
35
Composite Score
25.00
Average 7d Change
+2.8%
High Momentum Cards
1
Exact values for Prize Pack Series Cards Evidence
SetYearTop CardCards TrackedComposite ScoreAverage 7d ChangeHigh Momentum Cards
Prize Pack Series Cards set image
Prize Pack Series Cards2022 Pokemon TCG
2022Jolteon V3525.00+2.8%1

Fair value read

Solid Value Plays

Armarouge currently priced at $5.43 has a modeled reference of $30.14, indicating a 455.1% gap with 78% confidence.

  • Muk shows a current price of $11.18 against a modeled reference of $50.31, reflecting a 350.0% gap with 67% confidence.
  • Penny, priced at $17.51, has a modeled reference of $73.28, indicating a 318.5% gap with 75% confidence.

Market price and modeled reference range

Metric: Market price compared with modeled reference · Window: Latest modeled-reference snapshot · Source: PokeLoupe daily market snapshot

$5.43$30.14+455.1%78%

$11.18$50.31+350.0%67%

$7.14$30.59+328.4%78%

$17.51$73.28+318.5%75%

$5.35$21.87+308.8%61%

$5.11$19.14+274.6%78%

Inspect exact values6 rowsCurrent Price vs Modeled Reference
Evidence table — Current Price vs Modeled Reference
Market
$5.43
Confidence
78%
Model Gap %
+455.1%
Modeled Reference
$30.14
Market
$11.18
Confidence
67%
Model Gap %
+350.0%
Modeled Reference
$50.31
Market
$17.51
Confidence
75%
Model Gap %
+318.5%
Modeled Reference
$73.28
Market
$5.35
Confidence
61%
Model Gap %
+308.8%
Modeled Reference
$21.87
Market
$7.14
Confidence
78%
Model Gap %
+328.4%
Modeled Reference
$30.59
Market
$5.11
Confidence
78%
Model Gap %
+274.6%
Modeled Reference
$19.14
Exact values for Current Price vs Modeled Reference
CardMarketConfidenceModel Gap %Modeled Reference
Armarouge card image
Armarouge
$5.4378%+455.1%$30.14
Muk card image
Muk
$11.1867%+350.0%$50.31
Penny card image
Penny
$17.5175%+318.5%$73.28
Sylveon V card image
Sylveon V
$5.3561%+308.8%$21.87
Primarina card image
Primarina
$7.1478%+328.4%$30.59
Gladion's Final Battle card image
Gladion's Final Battle
$5.1178%+274.6%$19.14

Pack read

Pack Value Plays

The Checklane 2-Pack Blister [Pawmot] is priced at $14.62 for 2 packs, equating to $7.31 per pack.

  • The Chaos Rising 3-Pack Blister [Charmeleon] retails for $22.15 for 3 packs, or $7.38 per pack.
  • The Pitch Black Booster Pack (ME05 Pitch Black 2026) is available at $7.43 for 1 pack.

Lowest observed price per pack

Metric: $/Pack · Window: Latest sealed-product snapshot · Source: PokeLoupe daily market snapshot · Showing 5 of 13 products

  1. 01

    $2.67/ pack$15.99 · 6 packs

  2. 02

    $6.07/ pack$6.07 · 1 packs

  3. 03

    $6.27/ pack$6.27 · 1 packs

  4. 04

    $6.44/ pack$6.44 · 1 packs

  5. 05

    $6.73/ pack$6.73 · 1 packs

Inspect exact values13 rowsPrice per Pack — Sealed Product Comparison
Price per Pack — Sealed Product Comparison

Coverage

42,904 cards

7d sales evidence

63,561

Novelty

77% new entities

Data as of

2026-07-18

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