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Weekly market report ·

The market rose 0.8% this week — Slowbro led the gainers

573 modern cards rose and 857 fell. Every modern set slipped — Scarlet & Violet held up best (−0.3%), Chaos Rising fell most (−5.1%).

By the Tallgrass Market DeskWeek July 25, 2026 → August 1, 20262 min read

Market data, not financial advice.

The Pokémon TCG market rose 0.8% in the week to August 1, 2026, putting the Tallgrass market index +3.3% over the last 30 days.

Under the surface, modern cards were weaker than the headline: 857 fell and 573 rose, for a median move of −0.8%.

Market index, 7 days
+0.8%
Market index, 30 days
+3.3%
Modern cards up / down
573 / 857
Graded sales this week
31,793
Tallgrass market index, last 90 days
150.0160.0170.0180.0May 3Jun 17Aug 1
Show as table
DateIndex level
Aug 1, 2026181.7
Jul 31, 2026181.4
Jul 30, 2026181.0
Jul 29, 2026181.0
Jul 28, 2026180.7
Jul 27, 2026180.7
Jul 26, 2026180.5
Jul 25, 2026180.3
Jul 24, 2026180.0
Jul 23, 2026179.7
Jul 22, 2026179.5
Jul 21, 2026179.3
Jul 20, 2026179.2
Jul 19, 2026178.9
Jul 18, 2026178.8
Jul 17, 2026178.7
Jul 16, 2026178.9
Jul 15, 2026178.9
Jul 14, 2026178.7
Jul 13, 2026178.5
Jul 12, 2026178.3
Jul 11, 2026178.4
Jul 10, 2026178.3
Jul 9, 2026178.1
Jul 8, 2026178.1
Jul 7, 2026178.0
Jul 6, 2026177.3
Jul 5, 2026176.3
Jul 4, 2026176.2
Jul 3, 2026176.1
Jul 2, 2026176.0
Jul 1, 2026176.2
Jun 30, 2026176.0
Jun 29, 2026175.8
Jun 28, 2026175.1
Jun 27, 2026174.9
Jun 26, 2026174.8
Jun 25, 2026174.4
Jun 24, 2026174.6
Jun 23, 2026175.0
Jun 22, 2026174.6
Jun 21, 2026173.7
Jun 20, 2026173.6
Jun 19, 2026173.4
Jun 18, 2026173.3
Jun 17, 2026173.6
Jun 16, 2026173.1
Jun 15, 2026172.9
Jun 14, 2026172.6
Jun 13, 2026172.3
Jun 12, 2026172.1
Jun 11, 2026171.7
Jun 10, 2026171.5
Jun 9, 2026171.3
Jun 8, 2026170.7
Jun 7, 2026170.1
Jun 6, 2026170.0
Jun 5, 2026169.6
Jun 4, 2026169.3
Jun 3, 2026169.3
Jun 2, 2026168.8
Jun 1, 2026168.5
May 31, 2026167.5
May 30, 2026167.2
May 29, 2026166.7
May 28, 2026166.0
May 27, 2026165.3
May 26, 2026164.7
May 25, 2026164.4
May 24, 2026164.8
May 23, 2026164.6
May 22, 2026164.7
May 21, 2026163.4
May 20, 2026162.5
May 19, 2026162.2
May 18, 2026161.8
May 17, 2026162.1
May 16, 2026163.3
May 15, 2026162.8
May 14, 2026162.5
May 13, 2026162.8
May 12, 2026163.0
May 11, 2026162.0
May 10, 2026162.4
May 9, 2026161.5
May 8, 2026161.3
May 7, 2026160.6
May 6, 2026160.5
May 5, 2026160.4
May 4, 2026160.0
May 3, 2026159.9

01The movers

Slowbro 083 from MEP Black Star Promos led the gainers, climbing 22.2% to $31.02. Beheeyem (+21.4%) and Lampent (+16.8%) followed.

On the other side, Mandibuzz 064/086 (White Flare) lost 18.3% to $12.07.

The modern cards (≥ $10) that moved most over the week.

See today's full list

02Sets: who led, who lagged

Every one of the 21 modern sets finished the week lower: Scarlet & Violet held up best (−0.3%) and Chaos Rising fell the most (−5.1%).

7-day change of each modern set's chain-linked index (new listings don't move it).

See today's full list

03Eras

Across eras, Diamond & Pearl / Platinum led (+2.0%) while Mega Evolution lagged (−2.7%).

How each era's index moved over the week.

  • Diamond & Pearl / Platinum +2.0%
  • HeartGold & SoulSilver +1.7%
  • EX +1.6%
  • WOTC (1999–2003) +1.4%
  • XY +1.4%
  • Black & White +0.9%
  • Sun & Moon +0.9%
  • Sword & Shield −0.1%
  • Scarlet & Violet −1.2%
  • Mega Evolution −2.7%
See today's full list

04Value buys spotted this week

7 cards ended the week at least 15% under their 30-day average; the deepest discount was Claydol (Hidden Legends) at $26.99, 33.5% below it.

Cards ≥ $20 trading at least 15% under their 30-day average on the report day, two days running.

  1. Claydol 002/101Hidden Legends · Energy Symbol Reverse Holo$26.99−33.5% vs 30-day avg
  2. Yanmega ex 228/182Destined Rivals · Holo$20.29−18.1% vs 30-day avg
  3. Mega Charizard Y ex 294/217Ascended Heroes · Holo$445.06−17.0% vs 30-day avg
  4. Garchomp 009/123Mysterious Treasures · Reverse Holo$28.96−16.6% vs 30-day avg
  5. Computer Search 071/102Base Set · 1st Edition Normal (Shadowless)$119.98−15.7% vs 30-day avg
See today's full list

05Sealed

In sealed product, 30th Celebration Booster Bundle moved −12.2% to $96.29, the biggest swing among booster boxes, ETBs, bundles and premium collections.

Booster boxes, ETBs, bundles and premium collections that moved most.

See today's full list

06Graded market

31,793 graded cards sold this week for $11.9M in total, 68% of them PSA slabs.

The biggest sale in line with its past year was a PSA 10 Lugia 149/147 at $120,000.

31,793 graded sales this week; 68% were PSA slabs. Total sold: $11.9M

Biggest sale in line with that slab's past year:

Lugia 149/147PSA 10 · Aquapolis · July 27, 2026$120,000
See today's full list

07Most valuable cards on the day

A 0% move often means no recent sales, not a steady price.

  1. Latias & Latios GX 170/181Team Up · Normal$3,957+4.6%
  2. Umbreon VMAX 215/203Evolving Skies · Holo$2,416+0.8%
  3. Umbreon ex 161/131Prismatic Evolutions · Holo$1,496−0.5%
  4. Rocket’s Mewtwo 008/009Best of game · Cosmos Reverse Holo · Winner Stamp$1,4500.0%
  5. Rayquaza VMAX 218/203Evolving Skies · Holo$1,254+0.3%

How this report is made

Every number comes from daily TCGplayer market prices (near-mint, USD) stored by Tallgrass, as of the report day — nothing here uses data from after that date. The market index is chain-linked and value-weighted across every English card's regular printing, so new listings don't move it. Movers cover Scarlet & Violet and Mega Evolution cards worth at least $10 at both ends of the week that actually traded during it. Graded sales are eBay and Fanatics Collect sold listings.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Pokémon card market up or down the week of August 1, 2026?

Up. The Tallgrass market index moved +0.8% over the week to August 1, 2026 and +3.3% over 30 days. Among modern cards, 573 rose and 857 fell.

What was the biggest Pokémon card gainer the week of August 1, 2026?

Slowbro 083 from MEP Black Star Promos (Holo · Set Logo Stamp) rose +22.2%, from $25.39 to $31.02, among modern cards worth at least $10.00.

Which Pokémon TCG set performed best the week of August 1, 2026?

Scarlet & Violet led modern sets with −0.3%; Chaos Rising was the weakest at −5.1%. Set changes use each set's chain-linked index.

What was the biggest graded Pokémon card sale the week of August 1, 2026?

A PSA 10 Lugia 149/147 (Aquapolis) sold for $120,000 on July 27. 31,793 graded cards sold that week in total.

How often is the Tallgrass market report published?

Every Saturday. Each report only uses prices up to its date; when a price is corrected later, past reports are refreshed so they always agree with the charts.

Where do these Pokémon card prices come from?

We gather market data from a variety of APIs every day, then clean, cross-check and interpret it: near-mint market prices (USD) based on TCGplayer sales, and graded sales from eBay and Fanatics Collect sold listings. Prices are estimates, not offers, and nothing here is financial advice.

TCGplayer market prices (near mint). Movers, breadth and set changes cover Scarlet & Violet and Mega Evolution sets, cards worth at least $10 on both dates (older cards trade too rarely for a week's move to mean much). Most valuable covers every era.