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Weekly market report ·

The market rose 0.7% this week — Nidorina led the gainers

482 modern cards rose and 972 fell. Every modern set slipped — Stellar Crown held up best (−0.3%), Perfect Order fell most (−7.4%).

By the Tallgrass Market DeskWeek September 19, 2026 → September 26, 20262 min read

Market data, not financial advice.

The Pokémon TCG market rose 0.7% in the week to September 26, 2026, putting the Tallgrass market index +2.7% over the last 30 days.

Under the surface, modern cards were weaker than the headline: 972 fell and 482 rose, for a median move of −1.3%.

Market index, 7 days
+0.7%
Market index, 30 days
+2.7%
Modern cards up / down
482 / 972
Graded sales this week
37,084
Tallgrass market index, last 90 days
170.0180.0190.0Jun 28Aug 12Sep 26
Show as table
DateIndex level
Sep 26, 2026193.3
Sep 25, 2026193.6
Sep 24, 2026193.6
Sep 23, 2026193.3
Sep 22, 2026193.3
Sep 21, 2026192.2
Sep 20, 2026192.1
Sep 19, 2026191.9
Sep 18, 2026191.8
Sep 17, 2026191.7
Sep 16, 2026191.7
Sep 15, 2026191.9
Sep 14, 2026191.5
Sep 13, 2026192.1
Sep 12, 2026192.0
Sep 11, 2026191.7
Sep 10, 2026191.8
Sep 9, 2026192.3
Sep 8, 2026192.0
Sep 7, 2026191.8
Sep 6, 2026191.4
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

01The movers

Nidorina 101 from MEP Black Star Promos led the gainers, climbing 28.9% to $60.13. Poké Pad (+13.9%) and Delphox (+10.6%) followed.

On the other side, Thwackey 115/225 (SVP Black Star Promos) lost 64.8% to $12.70.

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

See today's full list

02Sets: who led, who lagged

Every one of the 22 modern sets finished the week lower: Stellar Crown held up best (−0.3%) and Perfect Order fell the most (−7.4%).

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, EX led (+3.2%) while Mega Evolution lagged (−3.0%).

How each era's index moved over the week.

  • EX +3.2%
  • HeartGold & SoulSilver +2.0%
  • Black & White +1.5%
  • Diamond & Pearl / Platinum +1.0%
  • XY +0.7%
  • Sun & Moon +0.5%
  • WOTC (1999–2003) +0.5%
  • Sword & Shield −1.0%
  • Scarlet & Violet −1.9%
  • Mega Evolution −3.0%
See today's full list

04Value buys spotted this week

10 cards ended the week at least 15% under their 30-day average; the deepest discount was Omanyte (Legend Maker) at $21.23, 32.1% below it.

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

  1. Omanyte 060/092Legend Maker · Normal$21.23−32.1% vs 30-day avg
  2. Item Finder 074/102Base Set · 1st Edition Normal (Shadowless)$93.13−30.4% vs 30-day avg
  3. Mega Gengar ex 269/217Ascended Heroes · Holo$38.52−24.3% vs 30-day avg
  4. Charmander 038MEP Black Star Promos · Holo$26.66−24.0% vs 30-day avg
  5. Psyduck 226/217Ascended Heroes · Holo$52.41−19.9% vs 30-day avg
See today's full list

05Sealed

In sealed product, Ascended Heroes Focused Fighters Premium Collection (Sam's Club) moved −13.0% to $201, 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

37,084 graded cards sold this week for $30.4M in total, 62% of them PSA slabs.

The biggest sale in line with its past year was a PSA 10 Umbreon H30 at $137,000.

37,084 graded sales this week; 62% were PSA slabs. Total sold: $30.4M

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

Umbreon H30PSA 10 · Skyridge · September 24, 2026$137,000
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$3,914+0.1%
  2. Umbreon VMAX 215/203Evolving Skies · Holo$2,215−3.0%
  3. Umbreon ex 161/131Prismatic Evolutions · Holo$1,384−2.0%
  4. Rayquaza VMAX 218/203Evolving Skies · Holo$1,2550.0%
  5. Ultra Ball 122/116Plasma Freeze · Normal$1,2000.0%

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 26, 2026?

Up. The Tallgrass market index moved +0.7% over the week to September 26, 2026 and +2.7% over 30 days. Among modern cards, 482 rose and 972 fell.

What was the biggest Pokémon card gainer the week of September 26, 2026?

Nidorina 101 from MEP Black Star Promos (Pokémon Center ETB Promo) rose +28.9%, from $46.66 to $60.13, among modern cards worth at least $10.00.

Which Pokémon TCG set performed best the week of September 26, 2026?

Stellar Crown led modern sets with −0.3%; Perfect Order was the weakest at −7.4%. Set changes use each set's chain-linked index.

What was the biggest graded Pokémon card sale the week of September 26, 2026?

A PSA 10 Umbreon H30 (Skyridge) sold for $137,000 on September 24. 37,084 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.