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Weekly market report ·

The market rose 1.0% this week — Bulbasaur led the gainers

620 modern cards rose and 1,031 fell. Stellar Crown was the strongest set (+0.5%); 30th Celebration the weakest (−9.1%).

By the Tallgrass Market DeskWeek October 17, 2026 → October 24, 20262 min read

Market data, not financial advice.

The Pokémon TCG market rose 1.0% in the week to October 24, 2026, putting the Tallgrass market index +2.8% over the last 30 days.

Under the surface, modern cards were weaker than the headline: 1,031 fell and 620 rose, for a median move of −0.7%.

Market index, 7 days
+1.0%
Market index, 30 days
+2.8%
Modern cards up / down
620 / 1,031
Graded sales this week
24,089
Tallgrass market index, last 90 days
170.0180.0190.0200.0Jul 26Sep 9Oct 24
Show as table
DateIndex level
Oct 24, 2026199.1
Oct 23, 2026198.8
Oct 22, 2026198.7
Oct 21, 2026198.9
Oct 20, 2026198.7
Oct 19, 2026197.8
Oct 18, 2026197.3
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

01The movers

Bulbasaur 001/132 from Mega Evolution led the gainers, climbing 87.8% to $36.42. Psyduck (+31.3%) and Primarina (+28.0%) followed.

On the other side, N's Zekrom 031 (MEP Black Star Promos) lost 19.3% to $48.58.

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

See today's full list

02Sets: who led, who lagged

Among modern sets, Stellar Crown was the strongest (+0.5%) and 30th Celebration the weakest (−9.1%); 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, Black & White led (+6.4%) while Mega Evolution lagged (−2.8%).

How each era's index moved over the week.

  • Black & White +6.4%
  • XY +3.7%
  • HeartGold & SoulSilver +2.4%
  • Diamond & Pearl / Platinum +1.9%
  • EX +1.2%
  • WOTC (1999–2003) +0.1%
  • Sun & Moon −0.2%
  • Sword & Shield −1.0%
  • Scarlet & Violet −2.0%
  • Mega Evolution −2.8%
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 $101, 38.8% 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)$101.10−38.8% vs 30-day avg
  2. Rocket's Sneasel ex 103/109Team Rocket Returns · Holo$250.00−24.0% vs 30-day avg
  3. Pikachu ex 109MEP Black Star Promos · Holo$205.10−22.1% vs 30-day avg
  4. Mega Emboar ex 273/217Ascended Heroes · Holo$31.67−22.1% vs 30-day avg
  5. Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex 287/217Ascended Heroes · Holo$35.86−21.9% vs 30-day avg
See today's full list

05Sealed

In sealed product, Urshifu VMAX Premium Collection [Set of 2] moved +13.6% to $258, the biggest swing among booster boxes, ETBs, bundles and premium collections.

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

  • Urshifu VMAX Premium Collection [Set of 2]Fusion Strike$227.50 → $258.33+13.6%
  • Single Strike Urshifu VMAX Premium CollectionFusion Strike$156.11 → $171.75+10.0%
  • Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer BoxAscended Heroes$135.47 → $122.71−9.4%
  • 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection [Night]30th Celebration$639.21 → $585.39−8.4%
  • Phantasmal Flames Booster BundlePhantasmal Flames$83.02 → $76.18−8.2%
See today's full list

06Graded market

24,089 graded cards sold this week for $18.2M in total, 64% of them PSA slabs.

The biggest sale in line with its past year was a PSA 10 Pichu 012/111 at $105,100.

24,089 graded sales this week; 64% were PSA slabs. Total sold: $18.2M

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

Pichu 012/111PSA 10 · Neo Genesis · October 20, 2026$105,100
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. Mewtwo 029/110Legendary Collection · Reverse Holo$3,3000.0%
  3. Umbreon VMAX 215/203Evolving Skies · Holo$2,237−3.8%
  4. Rayquaza VMAX 218/203Evolving Skies · Holo$1,242−2.0%
  5. Umbreon ex 161/131Prismatic Evolutions · Holo$1,198−3.4%

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 24, 2026?

Up. The Tallgrass market index moved +1.0% over the week to October 24, 2026 and +2.8% over 30 days. Among modern cards, 620 rose and 1,031 fell.

What was the biggest Pokémon card gainer the week of October 24, 2026?

Bulbasaur 001/132 from Mega Evolution (Pokémon Day 2026 Logo) rose +87.8%, from $19.39 to $36.42, among modern cards worth at least $10.00.

Which Pokémon TCG set performed best the week of October 24, 2026?

Stellar Crown led modern sets with +0.5%; 30th Celebration was the weakest at −9.1%. Set changes use each set's chain-linked index.

What was the biggest graded Pokémon card sale the week of October 24, 2026?

A PSA 10 Pichu 012/111 (Neo Genesis) sold for $105,100 on October 20. 24,089 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.