Field Notes Market Report Week of August 29, 2026
Weekly Bulk Movers
Bulk Breakouts
Sub-75¢ cards now soaring
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Larvitar - 2005 (Takashi Yoneda)A rare breakout for a common card; thin sales volume amplifies volatility.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+6200%$0.20 → $12.60
4 sales -
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Patrat (#29)A modest increase for a Trainer Kit card; it's a notable jump for a common.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+4500%$0.01 → $0.46
6 sales -
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Hau - 120/149 (#33 Pikachu Stamped)The Pikachu stamp adds appeal; limited sales may indicate speculative interest.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+3340%$0.05 → $1.72
2 sales -
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CombuskenAn uncommon from a beloved set; collectors may be responding to nostalgia.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+2335%$0.60 → $14.61
9 sales -
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Roseanne's BackupA solid rise for an uncommon promo; demand may be driven by tournament play.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+1100%$0.27 → $3.24
7 sales -
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Secret Box - 2025 (Riley McKay)A minor increase for a lesser-known item; the volume suggests limited interest.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+433%$0.09 → $0.48
7 sales -
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Cleffa - 2011 (David Cohen)A rare championship card; the jump reflects niche collector interest.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+375%$0.75 → $3.56
2 sales -
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ZoruaA common card with a respectable rise; the volume indicates growing interest.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+316%$0.58 → $2.41
7 sales
Modern · Top Movers
Biggest gainers — Sun & Moon era onward
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Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAXStrong demand for an ultra rare; the volume shows it's a sought-after card.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+431%$10.70 → $56.82
3 sales -
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Sparkling CrystalA solid increase for an ACE SPEC card; collectors may value its rarity.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+174%$7.58 → $20.77
19 sales -
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LatiasA small rise for a rare; consistent sales volume suggests stable interest.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+167%$0.12 → $0.32
133 sales -
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DiancieA minor increase for a holo rare; it remains a budget-friendly option.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+162%$0.13 → $0.34
92 sales -
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![Rillaboom - SWSH006 (Prerelease) [Staff]](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/208260_in_400x400.jpg)
Rillaboom - SWSH006 (Prerelease) [Staff]An impressive rise for a promo; limited sales may indicate niche appeal.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+158%$45.72 → $117.79
3 sales -
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Switch Cart - 154/189 (Cosmos Holo)A rare promo; the increase suggests collectors are targeting high-value cards.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+136%$0.59 → $1.39
42 sales -
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Eternatus VA minor increase for an uncommon; the volume indicates stable, if modest, interest.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+135%$11.88 → $27.88
9 sales -
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Bebe's Search - 2009 (David Cohen)A significant rise for an ultra rare; the thin volume may suggest speculative activity.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+116%$0.19 → $0.41
3 sales
Modern · Cooling Off
Modern cards sliding this month
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Colress - 2015 (Patrick Martinez)A modest increase for an uncommon; limited sales may indicate niche interest.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-88%$5.33 → $0.62
2 sales -
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Zeraora - 078/182 (Cosmos Holo)A sharp decline for a common; the drastic drop reflects a cooling in demand.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-71%$5.68 → $1.67
82 sales -
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Powerglass - 063/064 (Cosmos Holo)A steep drop for a rare; high sales volume may have led to overvaluation.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-71%$4.08 → $1.20
57 sales -
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Torchic - 056A significant correction for an uncommon; the market appears to be reassessing value.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-70%$35.50 → $10.55
730 sales -
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Chespin - 058A major decline for a promo; high sales numbers suggest a pullback was inevitable.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-69%$16.00 → $5.01
796 sales -
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Treecko - 055A notable drop for another promo; the market seems to be cooling on this series.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-65%$29.99 → $10.60
764 sales -
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PsyduckA sharp decline for a promo; the high sales volume likely pressured the price down.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-64%$3.04 → $1.08
111 sales -
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![Miraidon - 082 [Staff]](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/707534_in_400x400.jpg)
Miraidon - 082 [Staff]A marked drop for a common; increased sales indicate a market correction.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-59%$29.76 → $12.25
77 sales
Vintage · Top Movers
Biggest gainers — WOTC through XY
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Pikachu (Corocoro Grey Star)Up 340% over the past month on 6 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+340%$10.00 → $43.99
6 sales -
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Zekrom (Paradox Rift Stamped)Up 185% over the past month on 103 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+185%$0.85 → $2.42
103 sales -
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Magnezone LV.XUp 180% over the past month on 3 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+180%$41.13 → $115.31
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Sleep! (Rocket's Secret Machine)Up 158% over the past month on 131 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+158%$5.02 → $12.95
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Snivy - 1/114 (Cosmos Holo)Up 141% over the past month on 3 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+141%$16.52 → $39.80
3 sales -
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Manaphy - 56/160 (Battle Arena Deck Exclusive)Up 137% over the past month on 3 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+137%$0.78 → $1.85
3 sales -
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Virizion - 13/101 (Cosmos Holo)Up 134% over the past month on 3 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+134%$0.79 → $1.85
3 sales -
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Rocket's Secret ExperimentUp 132% over the past month on 8 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+132%$9.66 → $22.39
8 sales
Vintage · Cooling Off
Vintage cards sliding this month
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Gengar - 050/088 (Cosmos Holo)Down 53% over the past month on 375 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-53%$17.50 → $8.18
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Luxray - 028/088 (Cosmos Holo)Down 49% over the past month on 26 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-49%$18.00 → $9.09
26 sales -
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Latios - 073/182 (Cosmos Holo)Down 49% over the past month on 1295 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-49%$2.48 → $1.26
1295 sales -
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Lightning Energy (2007-2008 League Promo)Down 49% over the past month on 10 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-49%$8.40 → $4.32
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Pidgey - 016/165 (League Promo)Down 41% over the past month on 53 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-41%$4.56 → $2.70
53 sales -
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Nest Ball - 123/149 (League Cup)Down 39% over the past month on 5 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-39%$13.24 → $8.01
5 sales -
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Pikachu EX - XY174Down 37% over the past month on 4 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-37%$8.00 → $5.00
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Tyrantrum - 045/088 (Cosmos Holo)Down 34% over the past month on 21 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-34%$14.00 → $9.28
21 sales
As always, these movements highlight the unpredictable nature of the market, especially in vintage cards where volumes can be thin. Proceed with caution.
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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