Out of the 37,331 cards tracked for the week ending 2026-10-18, 36.1% had price increases, 31.0% had price decreases, and 32.9% saw no meaningful change.
The week's three biggest risers at $5 and up with the sales behind each move, the $20+ cards that got cheaper, and one market call. Free; unsubscribe in one click. See last Sunday's Letter.
No entries yet for this section.
![30th Celebration Tech Sticker Collection [Alolan Exeggutor]](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/704145_200w.jpg)
![30th Celebration Mini Tin [Umbreon]](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/704182_200w.jpg)
![30th Celebration Mini Tin [Espeon]](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/704176_200w.jpg)
![30th Celebration Mini Tin [Mew]](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/704178_200w.jpg)
![XY - Fates Collide Sleeved Booster Pack [Delphox BREAK]](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/504698_200w.jpg)
Tracking: Pikachu, Charizard, Eevee, Mewtwo, Lucario, Gengar, Mimikyu, Gardevoir, Garchomp, Greninja
Quiet climbers with steady gains that do not look flashy day to day.
Cards showing unstable pricing or sharp swings that may signal elevated risk.
The price surge for Mewtwo 75/214 (SM Unbroken Bonds) (Cracked Ice Holo) is likely driven by its status as a Deck Exclusive, which has seen a significant increase in demand, reflected in its all-time high price of $28.11 as of 2026-10-16, up 111% over 30 days. This trend is corroborated by TCGplayer's price history since 2024, showing a substantial rise from $4.76 to the current price. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Likely driven by a combination of high demand for this mid-tier holo Charizard and recent sales of graded PSA 10 cards fetching record prices. The card's consistent market presence and high liquidity across multiple platforms support this narrative, as do the recent sales of PSA 10 Charizard cards for over $96,000 (source: https://www.fanaticscollect.com/weekly/fce11ad4-b6a6-11f1-a0d9-0a58a9feac02).
The price surge for Mewtwo EX from the XY - Evolutions set is likely driven by increased collector interest and the card's rarity. This is evidenced by the significant price increases observed in recent sales, with notable transactions including a PSA 10 graded copy selling for $189.40 and various other listings on TCGPlayer and eBay [1][4]. The card's unique holofoil printing and its status as an ultra-rare addition to the set contribute to its desirability among collectors.
Automated market research. Likely drivers, not confirmed causation.
Biggest weekly price moves in the Japanese catalog, TCGplayer market price, cards over $2. All Japanese sets →
Analysis
October 9: the Japanese gold Mega Rayquaza ex sold for $945.56 and the Special Art Rare for $299.24. Every Storm Emeralda chase card priced, what the last four English sets did with the same Japanese prices, and how far English chase cards fell after launch day.
October 9, 28 days before launch: every Delta Reign product with both a market price and an MSRP sold above MSRP on TCGplayer. The Elite Trainer Box was 2.6x its $49.99 list, down 35% from its first presale price; the Booster Box 1.6x; the Pokémon Center ETB 8.3x. At the same point, 30th Celebration's ETB was $191.29; it was $159.99 on launch day and $142.78 on October 9, against a $49.99 MSRP.
Some links are affiliate links. It doesn't change your price and supports the report.
