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Weekly market report ·

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

616 modern cards rose and 1,046 fell. Paradox Rift was the strongest set (+0.1%); 30th Celebration the weakest (−6.8%).

By the Tallgrass Market DeskWeek October 24, 2026 → October 31, 20262 min read

Market data, not financial advice.

The Pokémon TCG market rose 0.8% in the week to October 31, 2026, putting the Tallgrass market index +3.4% over the last 30 days.

Under the surface, modern cards were weaker than the headline: 1,046 fell and 616 rose, for a median move of −0.7%.

Market index, 7 days
+0.8%
Market index, 30 days
+3.4%
Modern cards up / down
616 / 1,046
Graded sales this week
13,751
Tallgrass market index, last 90 days
180.0190.0200.0Aug 2Sep 16Oct 31
Show as table
DateIndex level
Oct 31, 2026200.7
Oct 30, 2026200.3
Oct 29, 2026200.0
Oct 28, 2026199.8
Oct 27, 2026199.8
Oct 26, 2026199.3
Oct 25, 2026199.2
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

01The movers

Pikachu 017/048 from My First Battle led the gainers, climbing 23.2% to $38.02. Zarude (+21.4%) and Pikachu (+18.4%) followed.

On the other side, Victini 102 (MEP Black Star Promos) lost 73.8% to $25.37.

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 (+0.1%) and 30th Celebration the weakest (−6.8%); 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 (+2.8%) while Mega Evolution lagged (−6.7%).

How each era's index moved over the week.

  • HeartGold & SoulSilver +2.8%
  • Black & White +2.1%
  • EX +1.6%
  • Diamond & Pearl / Platinum +1.2%
  • Sun & Moon +1.1%
  • WOTC (1999–2003) +0.7%
  • XY +0.7%
  • Sword & Shield −0.1%
  • Scarlet & Violet −1.5%
  • Mega Evolution −6.7%
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 Pikachu ex (MEP Black Star Promos) at $120, 48.9% below it.

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

  1. Pikachu ex 107MEP Black Star Promos · Holo$119.61−48.9% vs 30-day avg
  2. Pikachu ex 109MEP Black Star Promos · Holo$124.16−47.0% vs 30-day avg
  3. Mudkip 065/097Dragon · Reverse Holo$83.00−28.1% vs 30-day avg
  4. Zygarde XY129XY Black Star Promos · Normal$63.68−27.3% vs 30-day avg
  5. Dragonair 018/102Base Set · 1st Edition Normal (Shadowless)$110.11−25.6% vs 30-day avg
See today's full list

05Sealed

In sealed product, Mega Evolution Half Booster Box moved +20.0% to $375, the biggest swing among booster boxes, ETBs, bundles and premium collections.

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

  • Mega Evolution Half Booster BoxMega Evolution$312.50 → $375.00+20.0%
  • Prismatic Evolutions Booster BundlePrismatic Evolutions$82.98 → $72.50−12.6%
  • 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection [Night]30th Celebration$585.39 → $513.85−12.2%
  • 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection [Day]30th Celebration$554.30 → $506.09−8.7%
  • 151 Ultra-Premium Collection151$769.23 → $832.19+8.2%
See today's full list

06Graded market

13,751 graded cards sold this week for $10.7M 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.

13,751 graded sales this week; 64% were PSA slabs. Total sold: $10.7M

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$4,620+2.7%
  2. Torchic ☆ 108/109Team Rocket Returns · Holo$4,0000.0%
  3. Mewtwo 029/110Legendary Collection · Reverse Holo$3,3000.0%
  4. Lugia-EX 134/135Plasma Storm · Normal$2,7170.0%
  5. Umbreon VMAX 215/203Evolving Skies · Holo$2,299+2.8%

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 31, 2026?

Up. The Tallgrass market index moved +0.8% over the week to October 31, 2026 and +3.4% over 30 days. Among modern cards, 616 rose and 1,046 fell.

What was the biggest Pokémon card gainer the week of October 31, 2026?

Pikachu 017/048 from My First Battle (Normal (Blue Border) · Pikachu Stamp, Pokeball Stamp) rose +23.2%, from $30.85 to $38.02, among modern cards worth at least $10.00.

Which Pokémon TCG set performed best the week of October 31, 2026?

Paradox Rift led modern sets with +0.1%; 30th Celebration was the weakest at −6.8%. Set changes use each set's chain-linked index.

What was the biggest graded Pokémon card sale the week of October 31, 2026?

A PSA 10 Pichu 012/111 (Neo Genesis) sold for $105,100 on October 20. 13,751 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.