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Weekly market report ·

The market rose 1.1% this week — Stunfisk led the gainers

622 modern cards rose and 800 fell. Paradox Rift was the strongest set (+0.7%); Pitch Black the weakest (−5.2%).

By the Tallgrass Market DeskWeek August 29, 2026 → September 5, 20262 min read

Market data, not financial advice.

The Pokémon TCG market rose 1.1% in the week to September 5, 2026, putting the Tallgrass market index +4.3% over the last 30 days.

Under the surface, modern cards were weaker than the headline: 800 fell and 622 rose, for a median move of −0.4%.

Market index, 7 days
+1.1%
Market index, 30 days
+4.3%
Modern cards up / down
622 / 800
Graded sales this week
37,654
Tallgrass market index, last 90 days
160.0170.0180.0190.0Jun 7Jul 22Sep 5
Show as table
DateIndex level
Sep 5, 2026191.0
Sep 4, 2026190.9
Sep 3, 2026190.5
Sep 2, 2026190.5
Sep 1, 2026190.0
Aug 31, 2026189.2
Aug 30, 2026189.0
Aug 29, 2026188.9
Aug 28, 2026188.6
Aug 27, 2026188.2
Aug 26, 2026188.2
Aug 25, 2026188.0
Aug 24, 2026187.5
Aug 23, 2026187.4
Aug 22, 2026186.8
Aug 21, 2026186.6
Aug 20, 2026186.4
Aug 19, 2026185.2
Aug 18, 2026183.7
Aug 17, 2026183.6
Aug 16, 2026183.7
Aug 15, 2026183.4
Aug 14, 2026183.4
Aug 13, 2026183.4
Aug 12, 2026183.4
Aug 11, 2026182.6
Aug 10, 2026182.5
Aug 9, 2026182.3
Aug 8, 2026182.9
Aug 7, 2026183.1
Aug 6, 2026183.1
Aug 5, 2026183.0
Aug 4, 2026182.5
Aug 3, 2026182.5
Aug 2, 2026182.1
Aug 1, 2026182.2
Jul 31, 2026181.9
Jul 30, 2026181.5
Jul 29, 2026181.5
Jul 28, 2026181.3
Jul 27, 2026181.2
Jul 26, 2026181.0
Jul 25, 2026180.8
Jul 24, 2026180.5
Jul 23, 2026180.2
Jul 22, 2026180.0
Jul 21, 2026179.9
Jul 20, 2026179.7
Jul 19, 2026179.5
Jul 18, 2026179.3
Jul 17, 2026179.3
Jul 16, 2026179.4
Jul 15, 2026179.4
Jul 14, 2026179.2
Jul 13, 2026179.0
Jul 12, 2026178.8
Jul 11, 2026178.9
Jul 10, 2026178.8
Jul 9, 2026178.6
Jul 8, 2026178.6
Jul 7, 2026178.5
Jul 6, 2026177.8
Jul 5, 2026176.8
Jul 4, 2026176.7
Jul 3, 2026176.6
Jul 2, 2026176.5
Jul 1, 2026176.7
Jun 30, 2026176.5
Jun 29, 2026176.3
Jun 28, 2026175.6
Jun 27, 2026175.4
Jun 26, 2026175.3
Jun 25, 2026174.9
Jun 24, 2026175.1
Jun 23, 2026175.5
Jun 22, 2026175.1
Jun 21, 2026174.2
Jun 20, 2026174.1
Jun 19, 2026173.9
Jun 18, 2026173.8
Jun 17, 2026174.1
Jun 16, 2026173.6
Jun 15, 2026173.4
Jun 14, 2026173.0
Jun 13, 2026172.8
Jun 12, 2026172.6
Jun 11, 2026172.2
Jun 10, 2026172.0
Jun 9, 2026171.7
Jun 8, 2026171.2
Jun 7, 2026170.6

01The movers

Stunfisk 035/086 from White Flare led the gainers, climbing 14.5% to $18.30. Shaymin (+12.9%) and Reuniclus (+12.8%) followed.

On the other side, Pansage 089/086 (Black Bolt) lost 18.5% to $18.29.

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

See today's full list

02Sets: who led, who lagged

Among modern sets, Paradox Rift was the strongest (+0.7%) and Pitch Black the weakest (−5.2%); 18 of 22 finished the week lower.

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, HeartGold & SoulSilver led (+4.2%) while Mega Evolution lagged (−1.2%).

How each era's index moved over the week.

  • HeartGold & SoulSilver +4.2%
  • Sun & Moon +1.9%
  • EX +1.7%
  • Diamond & Pearl / Platinum +1.6%
  • WOTC (1999–2003) +1.6%
  • XY +0.8%
  • Black & White +0.4%
  • Sword & Shield −0.3%
  • Scarlet & Violet −0.8%
  • Mega Evolution −1.2%
See today's full list

04Value buys spotted this week

1 cards ended the week at least 15% under their 30-day average; the deepest discount was Hitmontop (Neo Discovery) at $161, 23.6% below it.

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

  1. Hitmontop 003/075Neo Discovery · 1st Edition Holo$161.44−23.6% vs 30-day avg
See today's full list

05Sealed

In sealed product, 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box moved +11.9% to $185, the biggest swing among booster boxes, ETBs, bundles and premium collections.

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

  • 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box30th Celebration$165.11 → $184.76+11.9%
  • Celebrations Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box (Exclusive)Celebrations$514.03 → $564.12+9.7%
  • Shrouded Fable Booster BundleShrouded Fable$53.46 → $57.19+7.0%
  • Evolving Skies Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box [Set of 2] (Exclusive)Evolving Skies$2,197 → $2,337+6.4%
  • Surging Sparks Elite Trainer BoxSurging Sparks$129.16 → $120.91−6.4%
See today's full list

06Graded market

37,654 graded cards sold this week for $16.9M in total, 63% of them PSA slabs.

The biggest sale in line with its past year was a PSA 10 Gengar 013/165 at $72,000.

37,654 graded sales this week; 63% were PSA slabs. Total sold: $16.9M

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

Gengar 013/165PSA 10 · Expedition Base Set · August 31, 2026$72,000
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$4,272+12.9%
  2. Umbreon VMAX 215/203Evolving Skies · Holo$2,298−3.4%
  3. Umbreon ex 161/131Prismatic Evolutions · Holo$1,442−1.6%
  4. Rayquaza VMAX 218/203Evolving Skies · Holo$1,255+0.5%
  5. Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat 085/225SVP Black Star Promos · Normal$1,092−0.2%

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 September 5, 2026?

Up. The Tallgrass market index moved +1.1% over the week to September 5, 2026 and +4.3% over 30 days. Among modern cards, 622 rose and 800 fell.

What was the biggest Pokémon card gainer the week of September 5, 2026?

Stunfisk 035/086 from White Flare (Master Ball Reverse Holo) rose +14.5%, from $15.98 to $18.30, among modern cards worth at least $10.00.

Which Pokémon TCG set performed best the week of September 5, 2026?

Paradox Rift led modern sets with +0.7%; Pitch Black was the weakest at −5.2%. Set changes use each set's chain-linked index.

What was the biggest graded Pokémon card sale the week of September 5, 2026?

A PSA 10 Gengar 013/165 (Expedition Base Set) sold for $72,000 on August 31. 37,654 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.