Field Notes Market Report Week of September 25, 2026
Weekly Bulk Movers
Bulk Breakouts
Sub-75¢ cards now soaring
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Rayquaza - 153/217 (Cosmos Holo)A rare Cosmos Holo, Rayquaza's leap suggests a collector-driven spike without a clear catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+83807%$0.15 → $125.86
14 sales -
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Meltan - 102/142 (Stellar Crown Stamped)Meltan's promo status and rapid sales indicate a growing interest in modern promotional cards.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+2107%$0.59 → $13.02
173 sales -
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Water Energy (5)Water Energy's increase shows a shift in value for common cards, albeit on very low volume.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+889%$0.09 → $0.89
3 sales -
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Cynthia's Power WeightCynthia's Power Weight remains an uncommon, but its recent surge indicates a shift in collector interest.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+421%$0.19 → $0.99
58 sales -
5
Professor Kukui - 2017 (Zachary Bokhari)Professor Kukui's rise is notable for its rarity in the World Championship Decks.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+200%$0.30 → $0.90
2 sales -
6
Remoraid - 2018 (Naohito Inoue)Remoraid's modest increase suggests niche interest without significant market movement.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+184%$0.19 → $0.54
3 sales -
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RecycleRecycle's healthy sales volume reflects a consistent demand for this Classic set common.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+153%$0.47 → $1.19
389 sales -
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BillBill's growth indicates a potential resurgence in interest for classic trainer cards.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+141%$0.44 → $1.06
17 sales
Modern · Top Movers
Biggest gainers — Sun & Moon era onward
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Pikachu exPikachu ex's substantial rise is likely fueled by nostalgia and collector demand for special illustrations.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+1286%$5.94 → $82.35
346 sales -
2
Guzma - 2017 (Kabu Fukase)Guzma's increase reflects the ongoing interest in competitive play cards from the Championship sets.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+289%$0.99 → $3.85
4 sales -
3
LudicoloLudicolo's rare status drives its increase, though sales volume remains low.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+250%$1.88 → $6.57
3 sales -
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RaikouRaikou's Classic Collection appeal suggests a trend towards collecting iconic Pokémon.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+197%$5.05 → $15.00
223 sales -
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UxieUxie's rise indicates a similar trend among Classic Collection cards, appealing to collectors.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+169%$3.05 → $8.20
271 sales -
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Eternatus VEternatus V's increase is notable for its rarity, though sales volume remains limited.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+168%$12.54 → $33.64
4 sales -
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Tapu Fini GXTapu Fini GX's increase reflects a broader interest in Ultra Rares from modern sets.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+163%$2.37 → $6.24
26 sales -
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Solgaleo GXSolgaleo GX's growth mirrors the trend seen with other Classic Collection cards.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+162%$4.55 → $11.91
236 sales
Modern · Cooling Off
Modern cards sliding this month
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Greninja ex - 099 (30th Celebration)Greninja ex's steep decline may indicate market saturation or a correction in overvalued promos.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-80%$3.26 → $0.64
482 sales -
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Puzzle of Time - 2018 (Robin Schulz)Puzzle of Time's drop suggests limited collector interest or a reassessment of its value.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-67%$1.50 → $0.50
3 sales -
3
Sylveon ex - 100 (30th Celebration)Sylveon ex's pullback reflects a possible cooling off of interest in recent promotional cards.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-64%$3.79 → $1.36
628 sales -
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Double Rainbow Energy - 2008 (Dylan Lefavour)Double Rainbow Energy's decline is significant, likely due to its rarity not translating to sustained demand.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-64%$5.49 → $2.00
2 sales -
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Team Rocket's DugtrioTeam Rocket's Dugtrio's decline indicates potential overvaluation as collectors reassess its worth.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-55%$7.85 → $3.51
270 sales -
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Budew (Poke Ball Pattern)Budew's drop reflects a general pullback in interest for lower-value common cards.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-54%$1.11 → $0.51
96 sales -
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ToucannonToucannon's decline suggests limited collector appeal for newer illustration rares.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-53%$3.03 → $1.42
475 sales -
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Zeraora VMAXZeraora VMAX's drop may indicate a larger trend of cooling interest in Ultra Rares.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-53%$6.65 → $3.12
85 sales
Vintage · Top Movers
Biggest gainers — WOTC through XY
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![Professor's Research [Professor Juniper]](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/704476_in_400x400.jpg)
Professor's Research [Professor Juniper]Professor's Research's extraordinary rise is noteworthy, driven by its unique promo status.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+3485%$0.99 → $35.49
4 sales -
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Golurk - 46/101 (BW Plasma Blast)Golurk's increase suggests a niche market for Rare cards from earlier sets.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+226%$1.03 → $3.36
3 sales -
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Axew - BW10Axew's rise is driven by its promo status, appealing to collectors of unique cards.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+225%$3.96 → $12.87
9 sales -
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Skitty (#1)Skitty's increase, though on low volume, indicates a possible resurgence in interest for trainer kit cards.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+194%$1.27 → $3.73
3 sales -
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KyogreKyogre's rise suggests a growing interest in Rare cards from the XY era.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+158%$0.97 → $2.50
18 sales -
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Pichu (Delta Species)Pichu's significant increase highlights the ongoing nostalgia for Delta Species cards.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+149%$6.07 → $15.12
30 sales -
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Popplio - 39/149 (Cosmos Holo)Popplio's modest rise shows potential interest in lesser-known promotional cards.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+101%$0.69 → $1.39
12 sales -
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Gorebyss (Alpha)Gorebyss's increase reflects a niche interest in Rare cards from the XY era.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+100%$0.71 → $1.42
14 sales
Vintage · Cooling Off
Vintage cards sliding this month
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Tyrantrum - 045/088 (Cosmos Holo)Tyrantrum's sharp decline indicates a significant pullback in collector interest for this Rare.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-65%$9.28 → $3.21
90 sales -
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Aurorus - 024/088 (Cosmos Holo)Aurorus's drop suggests a reassessment in value for similar vintage cards.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-63%$12.09 → $4.48
71 sales -
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StunkyStunky's decline may indicate market fluctuations affecting high-value promos.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-60%$50.00 → $19.84
4 sales -
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Gengar - 050/088 (Cosmos Holo)Gengar's drop reflects a cooling market for high-profile cards with significant sales history.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-57%$13.40 → $5.73
790 sales -
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Zekrom (Paradox Rift Stamped)Zekrom's decline may suggest a shift in collector focus away from recent promos.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-45%$2.41 → $1.32
23 sales -
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![Code Card - League Battle Deck [Mega Lucario ex]](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/696611_in_400x400.jpg)
Code Card - League Battle Deck [Mega Lucario ex]Code Card's decline indicates limited demand for code cards in the current market.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-45%$2.24 → $1.23
7 sales -
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Greninja ex - 099 (30th Celebration)Greninja ex's decline in both formats indicates a broader market correction.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-42%$9.25 → $5.37
13 sales -
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Flying PikachuFlying Pikachu's decline suggests a potential market saturation impacting high-value secret rares.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-40%$71.99 → $43.49
3 sales
As always, be mindful of the thin volumes that can characterize these vintage moves; caution is warranted.
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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