Field Notes Market Report Week of October 23, 2026
Weekly Bulk Movers
Bulk Breakouts
Sub-75¢ cards now soaring
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Dreepy (Library Exclusive)An unprecedented jump in value for a common card; very thin sales volume.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+49900%$0.20 → $100.00
2 sales -
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Cramorant - 2023 (Shao Tong Yen)Solid performance for a rare card from the 2023 World Championship Decks.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+400%$0.40 → $2.00
3 sales -
3
Rare Candy - 2004 (Kevin Nguyen)Increased interest in this uncommon from 2004, but still limited sales.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+348%$0.25 → $1.12
3 sales -
4
Fighting Energy - 2015 (Alejandro Ng-Guzman)Another World Championship card gaining traction; common cards showing surprising demand.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+300%$0.25 → $1.00
9 sales -
5
Bisharp (Energy Symbol Pattern)Common card with a strong surge, though sales volume is notably thin.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+282%$0.22 → $0.84
78 sales -
6
Reshiram ex (Journey Together Stamped)This double rare's price increase might reflect a growing interest in stamped cards.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+261%$0.66 → $2.38
107 sales -
7
Mismagius - SM222Promotional card with healthy sales, indicating sustained collector interest.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+242%$0.72 → $2.46
47 sales -
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Lightning Energy (2)Common energy card with modest gains; sales volume remains low.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+229%$0.14 → $0.46
2 sales
Modern · Top Movers
Biggest gainers — Sun & Moon era onward
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Mew - B/RGBRemarkable increase for a rare RGB card, but the data suggests limited market depth.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+79429%$5.00 → $3,976.43
8 sales -
2
Victini Prism StarSolid rise for this Prism Star, but not indicative of a broader trend.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+437%$9.37 → $50.27
72 sales -
3
Shaymin Prism StarAnother Prism Star with significant gains; its rarity may be driving interest.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+421%$5.40 → $28.13
66 sales -
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Latios Prism StarStrong increase for this Prism Star, reflecting a trend among similar cards.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+354%$12.06 → $54.79
70 sales -
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Xerneas Prism StarHealthy gains for this Prism Star; collectors seem to favor its aesthetic.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+328%$5.41 → $23.13
83 sales -
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Tapu Koko Prism StarMarket interest appears to be shifting towards this Prism Star's artwork.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+323%$2.14 → $9.06
130 sales -
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Jirachi Prism StarNotable rise for this Prism Star; collectors are likely valuing its playability.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+317%$14.66 → $61.10
61 sales -
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Celebi Prism StarHealthy demand for this Prism Star, but sales volume suggests caution.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+295%$10.44 → $41.23
138 sales
Modern · Cooling Off
Modern cards sliding this month
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PikachuSignificant increase, but this card's rarity means it could be a niche interest.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-78%$2.90 → $0.63
1499 sales -
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Alolan ExeggutorA steep decline after high sales volume; market corrections are common.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-71%$5.63 → $1.65
859 sales -
3
PikachuA significant pullback for this illustration rare; likely overvalued last month.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-71%$3.71 → $1.09
1369 sales -
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ChandelureSharp decline; high volume suggests market saturation for this Pikachu variant.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-70%$5.62 → $1.69
897 sales -
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PikachuAnother dip for a Pikachu card; the market may be correcting past overvaluation.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-70%$3.47 → $1.05
1451 sales -
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Marnie's Grimmsnarl exSimilar downward trend for this Pikachu; high sales volume indicates collector fatigue.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-69%$8.74 → $2.73
47 sales -
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PikachuSteep decline; likely a market correction after previous hype.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-68%$3.24 → $1.03
1474 sales -
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PikachuA notable correction for this card; demand appears to have waned.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-68%$1.99 → $0.64
1519 sales
Vintage · Top Movers
Biggest gainers — WOTC through XY
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NincadaThis double rare's decline may suggest a temporary spike has cooled.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+495%$0.76 → $4.52
20 sales -
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Primarina - 020/084 (What's Your Favorite Stamp)Up 392% over the past month on 70 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+392%$9.98 → $49.13
70 sales -
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Dudunsparce - 129/162 (Non-Holo)Up 357% over the past month on 18 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+357%$1.00 → $4.57
18 sales -
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Professor Elm's Training Method (2006-2007)Up 270% over the past month on 3 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+270%$43.78 → $162.00
3 sales -
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Rowlet - SWSH220 (Cosmos Holo)Up 239% over the past month on 163 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+239%$0.79 → $2.68
163 sales -
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Snorlax VUp 225% over the past month on 3 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+225%$19.99 → $64.99
3 sales -
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Gyarados - 33/147 (Cosmos Holo)Up 205% over the past month on 3 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+205%$26.22 → $79.98
3 sales -
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Lucario (47)Up 143% over the past month on 34 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+143%$0.56 → $1.36
34 sales
Vintage · Cooling Off
Vintage cards sliding this month
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Lucario GX - SM100Sharp decline; this common card's value appears to be stabilizing.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-58%$4.83 → $2.02
30 sales -
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Meltan - 102/142 (Stellar Crown Stamped)A significant pullback; the market may be reassessing its value.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-56%$13.00 → $5.74
28 sales -
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Greninja ex - 099 (30th Celebration)Another decline; this common card's value has likely been overestimated.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-54%$5.64 → $2.59
66 sales -
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Dark Charizard (4)Down 45% over the past month on 4 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-45%$121.94 → $67.31
4 sales -
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DragonairDown 45% over the past month on 12 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-45%$182.50 → $101.10
12 sales -
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VulpixDown 42% over the past month on 48 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-42%$2.62 → $1.51
48 sales -
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Naganadel - 108/214 (Pokemon League)Down 42% over the past month on 43 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-42%$2.48 → $1.43
43 sales -
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WingullDown 39% over the past month on 15 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-39%$2.19 → $1.33
15 sales
As always, caution is advised with these thin-volume vintage moves; the market can be fickle and unpredictable.
Ranked by 30-day change in TCGplayer market price, with minimum sales-volume, price, and percentage floors to filter out noise. Prices update continuously on each card's page. Not financial advice — collect what you love.
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