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Weekly market report ·

The market rose 0.4% this week — Primarina led the gainers

549 modern cards rose and 1,131 fell. Obsidian Flames was the strongest set (0.0%); Ascended Heroes the weakest (−8.1%).

By the Tallgrass Market DeskWeek October 10, 2026 → October 17, 20262 min read

Market data, not financial advice.

The Pokémon TCG market rose 0.4% in the week to October 17, 2026, putting the Tallgrass market index +2.8% over the last 30 days.

Under the surface, modern cards were weaker than the headline: 1,131 fell and 549 rose, for a median move of −1.1%.

Market index, 7 days
+0.4%
Market index, 30 days
+2.8%
Modern cards up / down
549 / 1,131
Graded sales this week
38,896
Tallgrass market index, last 90 days
170.0180.0190.0Jul 19Sep 2Oct 17
Show as table
DateIndex level
Oct 17, 2026197.1
Oct 16, 2026198.1
Oct 15, 2026197.9
Oct 14, 2026197.8
Oct 13, 2026197.8
Oct 12, 2026197.7
Oct 11, 2026196.4
Oct 10, 2026196.3
Oct 9, 2026196.1
Oct 8, 2026196.0
Oct 7, 2026195.4
Oct 6, 2026194.3
Oct 5, 2026194.1
Oct 4, 2026194.1
Oct 3, 2026194.4
Oct 2, 2026194.0
Oct 1, 2026194.2
Sep 30, 2026194.1
Sep 29, 2026194.1
Sep 28, 2026193.7
Sep 27, 2026193.5
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

01The movers

Primarina 020/084 from Pitch Black led the gainers, climbing 47.2% to $41.07. Palkia (+30.5%) and Bulbasaur (+28.5%) followed.

On the other side, Pikachu ex 107 (MEP Black Star Promos) lost 33.3% to $200.

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

See today's full list

02Sets: who led, who lagged

Among modern sets, Obsidian Flames was the strongest (0.0%) and Ascended Heroes the weakest (−8.1%); 22 of 23 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 (+5.8%) while Mega Evolution lagged (−5.1%).

How each era's index moved over the week.

  • HeartGold & SoulSilver +5.8%
  • Diamond & Pearl / Platinum +3.2%
  • Black & White +3.0%
  • Sun & Moon +0.9%
  • WOTC (1999–2003) +0.9%
  • Sword & Shield −0.9%
  • EX −1.0%
  • XY −1.2%
  • Scarlet & Violet −2.7%
  • Mega Evolution −5.1%
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 Dragonair (Base Set) at $109, 40.6% below it.

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

  1. Dragonair 018/102Base Set · 1st Edition Normal (Shadowless)$108.89−40.6% vs 30-day avg
  2. Charizard δ 004/100Crystal Guardians · Holo$564.76−35.2% vs 30-day avg
  3. Item Finder 074/102Base Set · 1st Edition Normal (Shadowless)$67.80−28.5% vs 30-day avg
  4. Pikachu ex 109MEP Black Star Promos · Holo$205.10−27.7% vs 30-day avg
  5. Sylveon ex 156/131Prismatic Evolutions · Holo$369.90−24.9% vs 30-day avg
See today's full list

05Sealed

In sealed product, Ascended Heroes Focused Fighters Premium Collection (Sam's Club) moved −12.1% to $152, the biggest swing among booster boxes, ETBs, bundles and premium collections.

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

  • Ascended Heroes Focused Fighters Premium Collection (Sam's Club)Ascended Heroes$172.57 → $151.62−12.1%
  • 151 Ultra-Premium Collection151$867.97 → $771.23−11.1%
  • Chaos Rising Booster BundleChaos Rising$37.86 → $33.80−10.7%
  • Pitch Black Elite Trainer BoxPitch Black$78.10 → $70.43−9.8%
  • 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection [Night]30th Celebration$699.31 → $639.21−8.6%
See today's full list

06Graded market

38,896 graded cards sold this week for $27.8M in total, 65% of them PSA slabs.

The biggest sale in line with its past year was a PSA 10 Kyogre Star 112/113 at $144,000.

38,896 graded sales this week; 65% were PSA slabs. Total sold: $27.8M

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

Kyogre Star 112/113PSA 10 · Delta Species · October 12, 2026$144,000
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$4,5000.0%
  2. Umbreon VMAX 215/203Evolving Skies · Holo$2,325−1.1%
  3. Lugia-EX 134/135Plasma Storm · Normal$1,3440.0%
  4. Rayquaza VMAX 218/203Evolving Skies · Holo$1,267−0.1%
  5. Umbreon ex 161/131Prismatic Evolutions · Holo$1,240−3.5%

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 October 17, 2026?

Up. The Tallgrass market index moved +0.4% over the week to October 17, 2026 and +2.8% over 30 days. Among modern cards, 549 rose and 1,131 fell.

What was the biggest Pokémon card gainer the week of October 17, 2026?

Primarina 020/084 from Pitch Black (What's Your Favorite? Stamp (Holo)) rose +47.2%, from $27.91 to $41.07, among modern cards worth at least $10.00.

Which Pokémon TCG set performed best the week of October 17, 2026?

Obsidian Flames led modern sets with 0.0%; Ascended Heroes was the weakest at −8.1%. Set changes use each set's chain-linked index.

What was the biggest graded Pokémon card sale the week of October 17, 2026?

A PSA 10 Kyogre Star 112/113 (Delta Species) sold for $144,000 on October 12. 38,896 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.