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NeutralJul 27, 2026Daily report

Sealed Pack Value Insights: Price-Per-Pack Highlights Emerging in the Market

Today's analysis focuses on the compelling price-per-pack metrics of sealed products, contrasting with the fluctuating singles market.

Tracked

42,955

Up

470

Down

698

Top move

+39.2%

Market breadth

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

Breadth uses 1,168 cards with a recorded direction. The 42,955 tracked-card universe is shown separately; unclassified cards are not labeled flat.

Exact market breadth counts
UpDownRecorded directionTracked universe
4706981,16842,955

Since the previous report

What changed

  • 23 more cards rose than in the previous report (470 today).
  • New to the lead coverage: Perfect Order 3 Pack Blister [Chikorita] and Checklane 2-Pack Blister [Pawmot] (1-tab).
  • Pack Value Plays is today's primary read; every available core market domain is covered with non-duplicative evidence.

Pack read

Pack Value Plays

The current sealed product landscape reveals notable price-per-pack values.

  • The Pitch Black Half Booster Boxes (ME05 Pitch Black 2026) are priced at $8.99 for 36 packs, equating to $0.25 per pack.
  • The Chaos Rising 3-Pack Blister (ME04 Chaos Rising 2026) is available for $22.03 for 3 packs, resulting in $7.34 per pack.
  • Additionally, the Perfect Order 3 Pack Blister [Chikorita] (ME03 Perfect Order 2026) is priced at $21.88 for 3 packs, translating to $7.29 per pack.

These comparisons highlight the varying entry points for collectors in the current market.

Lowest observed price per pack

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

  1. 01

    $0.25/ pack$8.99 · 36 packs

  2. 02

    $2.67/ pack$15.99 · 6 packs

  3. 03

    $5.52/ pack$5.52 · 1 packs

  4. 04

    $6.03/ pack$6.03 · 1 packs

  5. 05

    $6.13/ pack$6.13 · 1 packs

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

Grading read

Grading Watch

In the 30-day PSA 10 premium snapshot, Hoothoot shows a raw price of $8.99 and a PSA 10 price of $530.00, reflecting a premium multiple of 59.0x with 3 PSA 10 sales.

  • Eevee has a raw price of $5.17 and a PSA 10 price of $193.88, yielding a 37.5x premium with 4 PSA 10 sales.
  • Mew V's raw price is $6.00, with a PSA 10 price of $204.93, leading to a 34.2x premium across 4 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

$8.99 raw → $530.00 PSA 10

59.0x3 sales

$5.17 raw → $193.88 PSA 10

37.5x4 sales

$6.00 raw → $204.93 PSA 10

34.2x4 sales

$6.00 raw → $168.00 PSA 10

28.0x5 sales

$8.99 raw → $246.48 PSA 10

27.4x12 sales

$12.00 raw → $294.99 PSA 10

24.6x5 sales

Inspect exact values6 rowsPSA 10 Grading Premiums
Evidence table — PSA 10 Grading Premiums
Raw
$8.99
PSA 10
$530.00
Premium
59.0x
PSA 10 Sales
3
Raw
$5.17
PSA 10
$193.88
Premium
37.5x
PSA 10 Sales
4
Raw
$6.00
PSA 10
$204.93
Premium
34.2x
PSA 10 Sales
4
Raw
$6.00
PSA 10
$168.00
Premium
28.0x
PSA 10 Sales
5
Raw
$8.99
PSA 10
$246.48
Premium
27.4x
PSA 10 Sales
12
Raw
$12.00
PSA 10
$294.99
Premium
24.6x
PSA 10 Sales
5
Exact values for PSA 10 Grading Premiums
CardRawPSA 10PremiumPSA 10 Sales
Hoothoot card image
Hoothoot
$8.99$530.0059.0x3
Eevee card image
Eevee
$5.17$193.8837.5x4
Mew V card image
Mew V
$6.00$204.9334.2x4
Yveltal ex card image
Yveltal ex
$6.00$168.0028.0x5
Snorlax card image
Snorlax
$8.99$246.4827.4x12
Turtwig card image
Turtwig
$12.00$294.9924.6x5

Momentum read

Top Movers

The top gainers over the last 7 days include Morty's Conviction (SV05 Temporal Forces #201/162) at $4.15, up 39.2%, and Minccino (Master Ball Pattern) (SV Black Bolt #075/086) at $6.33, increasing by 33.3%.

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 6.

135.490.4Jul 18Jul 27
Inspect exact values9 rowsTop Gainers — 14-Day Price Comparison
Exact values for Top Gainers — 14-Day Price Comparison
Date
Silvally card image
Silvally - ME05 Pitch Black #095/084
Shiinotic card image
Shiinotic - SV08 Surging Sparks #194/191
Fezandipiti ex card image
Fezandipiti ex - SV Shrouded Fable #038/064
Mega Eelektross ex card image
Mega Eelektross ex - ME Ascended Heroes #266/217
Morty's Conviction card image
Morty's Conviction - SV05 Temporal Forces #201/162
Minccino (Master Ball Pattern) card image
Minccino (Master Ball Pattern) - SV Black Bolt #075/086
Jul 18$3.91$3.85$2.94$3.81$3.96$4.75
Jul 19$3.98$3.88$2.75$4.34$4.04$4.75
Jul 20$4.65$3.73$3.01$4.55$4.17$4.75
Jul 21$4.76$3.88$3.16$4.38$4.14$4.75
Jul 22$5.12$4.00$3.27$4.83$4.15$4.75
Jul 23$4.88$4.10$3.00$4.97$4.15$4.89
Jul 24$4.87$3.89$2.97$5.04$4.13$5.89
Jul 26$4.83$3.80$2.98$5.02$4.16$6.26
Jul 27$4.08$3.77$3.05$4.82$4.15$6.33
Inspect exact values6 rowsTop Mover Evidence
Evidence table — Top Mover Evidence
Market
$4.15
30d Sales
17
7d Change
+39.2%
30d Change
+108.2%
Market
$6.33
30d Sales
5
7d Change
+33.3%
30d Change
+83.5%
Market
$3.77
30d Sales
74
7d Change
+36.4%
30d Change
+59.2%
Market
$4.82
30d Sales
181
7d Change
+31.8%
30d Change
+16.2%
Market
$3.05
30d Sales
37
7d Change
+32.6%
30d Change
+4.5%
Market
$4.08
30d Sales
426
7d Change
+30.9%
30d Change
+30.9%

Volume read

Volume Watch

The Quick Ball (Secret) (SWSH01 Sword and Shield Base Set) has experienced a volume spike, with current sales at 12, 3.7 times the typical 7-day sales of 3.

  • This indicates heightened collector interest, despite a price drop of 100.0%.
  • Charizard (Base Set Shadowless) and Charizard V (Prize Pack Series Cards) also saw significant volume increases at 3.5x and 3.2x their typical sales, respectively, signaling strong demand in the market.

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

38 vs 113.5x0.0%

30 vs 93.2x0.0%

12 vs 33.7x-100.0%

Inspect exact values3 rowsVolume Spike Evidence
Evidence table — Volume Spike Evidence
Market
$12.66
Price Change
-100.0%
Volume Multiple
3.7x
Current 7d Sales
12
Typical 7d Sales
3
Market
$250.00
Price Change
0.0%
Volume Multiple
3.5x
Current 7d Sales
38
Typical 7d Sales
11
Market
$90.83
Price Change
0.0%
Volume Multiple
3.2x
Current 7d Sales
30
Typical 7d Sales
9
Exact values for Volume Spike Evidence
CardSetMarketPrice ChangeVolume MultipleCurrent 7d SalesTypical 7d Sales
Quick Ball (Secret) card image
Quick Ball (Secret)
SWSH01 Sword and Shield Base Set set image
SWSH01 Sword and Shield Base Set2020 Pokemon TCG
$12.66-100.0%3.7x123
Charizard card image
Charizard
Base Set Shadowless set image
Base Set Shadowless1999 Pokemon TCG
$250.000.0%3.5x3811
Charizard V card image
Charizard V
Prize Pack Series Cards set image
Prize Pack Series Cards2022 Pokemon TCG
$90.830.0%3.2x309

Price reset

Notable Declines

Fomantis (ME05 Pitch Black #085/084) has seen a drastic decline of 74.0%, now priced at $4.77, with a 30-day sales volume of 471.

  • Gladion's Final Battle (ME05 Pitch Black #108/084) decreased by 20.0% to $4.09, with 184 sales.
  • Additionally, Mega Gengar ex (ME Mega Evolution Promo #073) fell by 18.9%, now at $4.05, amidst 263 sales, indicating a pullback in collector interest.

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.

122.882.7Jul 18Jul 27
Inspect exact values9 rowsDecliners — 14-Day Price Comparison
Exact values for Decliners — 14-Day Price Comparison
Date
Fomantis card image
Fomantis - ME05 Pitch Black #085/084
Bastiodon card image
Bastiodon - ME05 Pitch Black #093/084
Prism Tower card image
Prism Tower - ME04 Chaos Rising #111/086
Flareon ex card image
Flareon ex - SV Prismatic Evolutions #014/131
Mega Gengar ex card image
Mega Gengar ex - ME Mega Evolution Promo #073
Gladion's Final Battle card image
Gladion's Final Battle - ME05 Pitch Black #108/084
Jul 18$4.35$3.58$2.91$4.56$5.03$5.11
Jul 19$4.84$3.63$2.91$4.62$5.21$4.55
Jul 20$4.42$3.14$2.97$4.78$5.16$4.27
Jul 21$4.78$3.62$2.84$4.58$5.02$4.26
Jul 22$5.08$3.56$3.09$4.76$4.68$4.86
Jul 23$5.22$3.63$2.99$4.68$5.07$4.82
Jul 24$5.04$3.65$2.99$4.83$4.90$4.82
Jul 26$4.75$3.14$3.44$4.88$4.12$4.51
Jul 27$4.77$3.06$3.01$4.30$4.05$4.09
Inspect exact values6 rowsDecliner Evidence
Evidence table — Decliner Evidence
Market
$4.77
30d Sales
471
7d Change
-74.0%
30d Change
-74.0%
Market
$4.09
30d Sales
184
7d Change
-20.0%
30d Change
-20.0%
Market
$4.05
30d Sales
263
7d Change
-18.9%
30d Change
-33.0%
Market
$3.06
30d Sales
373
7d Change
-20.0%
30d Change
-4.0%
Market
$3.01
30d Sales
273
7d Change
-17.9%
30d Change
-17.9%
Market
$4.30
30d Sales
104
7d Change
-17.4%
30d Change
-23.0%
Exact values for Decliner Evidence
CardSetMarket30d Sales7d Change30d Change
Fomantis card image
Fomantis
ME05 Pitch Black set image
ME05 Pitch Black2026 Pokemon TCG
$4.77471-74.0%-74.0%
Gladion's Final Battle card image
Gladion's Final Battle
ME05 Pitch Black set image
ME05 Pitch Black2026 Pokemon TCG
$4.09184-20.0%-20.0%
Mega Gengar ex card image
Mega Gengar ex
ME Mega Evolution Promo set image
ME Mega Evolution Promo2025 Pokemon TCG
$4.05263-18.9%-33.0%
Bastiodon card image
Bastiodon
ME05 Pitch Black set image
ME05 Pitch Black2026 Pokemon TCG
$3.06373-20.0%-4.0%
Prism Tower card image
Prism Tower
ME04 Chaos Rising set image
ME04 Chaos Rising2026 Pokemon TCG
$3.01273-17.9%-17.9%
Flareon ex card image
Flareon ex
SV Prismatic Evolutions set image
SV Prismatic Evolutions2025 Pokemon TCG
$4.30104-17.4%-23.0%

Sector read

Set Comparisons

The SV08 Surging Sparks (2024) set outperformed the market average with a 7-day change of +1.9%, while the market average saw a slight decline of -0.1%.

  • Conversely, SV06 Twilight Masquerade (2024) underperformed, showing a 7-day change of -2.1%, which is 2% below the market average.
  • This highlights the varying performance across different sets in the current landscape.

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
2,844
7d Change
-2.1%
Vs Market
-2.0%
30d Change
-4.1%
Cards Tracked
47
30d Sales
3,757
7d Change
+1.9%
Vs Market
+2.0%
30d Change
-0.6%
Cards Tracked
43
30d Sales
4,368
7d Change
+3.7%
Vs Market
+3.9%
30d Change
-2.9%
Cards Tracked
17
Exact values for Set Comparison Evidence
Set30d Sales7d ChangeVs Market30d ChangeCards Tracked
SV06 Twilight Masquerade set image
SV06 Twilight Masquerade2024 Pokemon TCG
2,844-2.1%-2.0%-4.1%47
SV08 Surging Sparks set image
SV08 Surging Sparks2024 Pokemon TCG
3,757+1.9%+2.0%-0.6%43
ME02 Phantasmal Flames set image
ME02 Phantasmal Flames2025 Pokemon TCG
4,368+3.7%+3.9%-2.9%17

Set read

Set Value Tracker

The ME04 Chaos Rising (2026) set has an estimated tracked-card basket value of $715.53, reflecting a 7-day increase of +1.7% with 8,682 sales.

  • In contrast, ME02 Phantasmal Flames (2025) has an estimated basket value of $1,308.77, showing a decline of -3.3% with 4,368 sales.
  • This indicates a divergence in performance among sets, with some gaining traction while others experience declines.

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
+1.7%
Card Sales
8,682
Total Value
$715.53
7d Change
+0.9%
Card Sales
10,345
Total Value
$1,016.61
7d Change
+0.8%
Card Sales
346
Total Value
$282.28
7d Change
+0.6%
Card Sales
3,816
Total Value
$2,744.15
7d Change
+0.5%
Card Sales
187
Total Value
$203.97
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
+1.7%8,682$715.53
ME05 Pitch Black set image
ME05 Pitch Black2026 Pokemon TCG
+0.9%10,345$1,016.61
SWSH10 Astral Radiance set image
SWSH10 Astral Radiance2022 Pokemon TCG
+0.8%346$282.28
SV Scarlet and Violet Promo Cards set image
SV Scarlet and Violet Promo Cards2023 Pokemon TCG
+0.6%3,816$2,744.15
Trading Card Game Classic set image
Trading Card Game Classic2023 Pokemon TCG
+0.5%187$203.97
Market averageEqual-weighted across 135 qualified sets
-0.3%Avg value $1,317.98
Bottom 5 performers
7d Change
-3.3%
Card Sales
4,368
Total Value
$1,308.77
7d Change
-3.2%
Card Sales
1,299
Total Value
$520.46
7d Change
-3.0%
Card Sales
3,064
Total Value
$453.65
7d Change
-2.7%
Card Sales
5,781
Total Value
$1,637.45
7d Change
-2.7%
Card Sales
2,844
Total Value
$1,279.19
Exact values for Set Value Performance — Top 5, Market Average, Bottom 5
Set7d ChangeCard SalesTotal Value
ME02 Phantasmal Flames set image
ME02 Phantasmal Flames2025 Pokemon TCG
-3.3%4,368$1,308.77
SWSH12 Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery set image
SWSH12 Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery2022 Pokemon TCG
-3.2%1,299$520.46
SV09 Journey Together set image
SV09 Journey Together2025 Pokemon TCG
-3.0%3,064$453.65
SV10 Destined Rivals set image
SV10 Destined Rivals2025 Pokemon TCG
-2.7%5,781$1,637.45
SV06 Twilight Masquerade set image
SV06 Twilight Masquerade2024 Pokemon TCG
-2.7%2,844$1,279.19

Sealed read

Sealed Value Tracker

The Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box (ME05 Pitch Black 2026) has a current value of $77.53, up +67.7% from its 7-day median of $122.58.

  • In contrast, the Sinnoh Star Mini Tin Display (Miscellaneous Cards and Products 2018) has a current value of $242.07, down -45% from a 7-day median of $71.50.
  • These metrics illustrate the variability in sealed product values, with some products significantly outperforming others.

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
$77.53
30d Sales
5
7d Change
+49.7%
7d Median
$97.50
30d Median
$65.11
Current Value
$103.00
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
$14.13
Market averageEqual-weighted across 232 qualified sealed products
+1.5%Avg value $684.42
Bottom 5 performers
30d Sales
49
7d Change
-45.0%
7d Median
$71.50
30d Median
$129.99
Current Value
$242.07
30d Sales
18
7d Change
-12.0%
7d Median
$48.61
30d Median
$55.21
Current Value
$41.88
30d Sales
26
7d Change
-11.3%
7d Median
$894.39
30d Median
$1,008.71
Current Value
$965.21
30d Sales
8
7d Change
-6.6%
7d Median
$232.12
30d Median
$248.64
Current Value
$217.93
30d Sales
25
7d Change
-6.4%
7d Median
$6.91
30d Median
$7.38
Current Value
$8.02

Set read

Set Spotlight: ME02 Phantasmal Flames (2025)

The ME02 Phantasmal Flames (2025) set has shown an average 7-day price change of +3.7% with a composite score of 32.

  • Despite tracking 17 cards, none exhibit high momentum.
  • The top card, Rotom ex, stands out within this set, reflecting the mixed performance typical of this release.

Featured set profile

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

Year
2025
Top Card
Rotom ex
Cards Tracked
17
Composite Score
32.00
Inspect exact values1 rowME02 Phantasmal Flames Evidence
Evidence table — ME02 Phantasmal Flames Evidence
Year
2025
Top Card
Rotom ex
Cards Tracked
17
Composite Score
32.00
Average 7d Change
+3.7%
High Momentum Cards
0
Exact values for ME02 Phantasmal Flames Evidence
SetYearTop CardCards TrackedComposite ScoreAverage 7d ChangeHigh Momentum Cards
ME02 Phantasmal Flames set image
ME02 Phantasmal Flames2025 Pokemon TCG
2025Rotom ex1732.00+3.7%0

Fair value read

Solid Value Plays

Ampharos EX currently sits at $5.31, with a modeled reference price of $50.61, indicating an 853.1% model gap with 51% confidence.

  • Shining Volcanion is priced at $7.25 against a modeled reference of $75.55, revealing a 942.1% gap with 65% confidence.
  • These significant discrepancies highlight the potential for value reassessment in the current market.

Market price and modeled reference range

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

$7.25$75.55+942.1%65%

$5.31$50.61+853.1%51%

$5.05$46.43+819.4%50%

$5.13$39.89+677.6%50%

$59.94$392.21+554.3%50%

$10.03$65.43+552.3%85%

Inspect exact values6 rowsCurrent Price vs Modeled Reference
Evidence table — Current Price vs Modeled Reference
Market
$5.31
Confidence
51%
Model Gap %
+853.1%
Modeled Reference
$50.61
Market
$7.25
Confidence
65%
Model Gap %
+942.1%
Modeled Reference
$75.55
Market
$5.05
Confidence
50%
Model Gap %
+819.4%
Modeled Reference
$46.43
Market
$5.13
Confidence
50%
Model Gap %
+677.6%
Modeled Reference
$39.89
Market
$59.94
Confidence
50%
Model Gap %
+554.3%
Modeled Reference
$392.21
Market
$10.03
Confidence
85%
Model Gap %
+552.3%
Modeled Reference
$65.43
Exact values for Current Price vs Modeled Reference
CardMarketConfidenceModel Gap %Modeled Reference
Ampharos EX card image
Ampharos EX
$5.3151%+853.1%$50.61
Shining Volcanion card image
Shining Volcanion
$7.2565%+942.1%$75.55
Black Kyurem EX card image
Black Kyurem EX
$5.0550%+819.4%$46.43
Fire Energy (Secret) card image
Fire Energy (Secret)
$5.1350%+677.6%$39.89
Crawdaunt ex card image
Crawdaunt ex
$59.9450%+554.3%$392.21
Arven card image
Arven
$10.0385%+552.3%$65.43

Coverage

42,955 cards

7d sales evidence

76,143

Novelty

46% new entities

Data as of

2026-07-27

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