Field Notes Market Report Week of October 9, 2026
Weekly Bulk Movers
Bulk Breakouts
Sub-75¢ cards now soaring
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RosaRosa's significant rise stems from its rarity and limited sales, indicating collector interest.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+2360%$0.15 → $3.69
2 sales -
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TV Reporter - 2004 (Tsuguyoshi Yamato)TV Reporter is a notable uncommon; its recent spike suggests a renewed appreciation for older cards.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+421%$0.42 → $2.19
2 sales -
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Cramorant - 2023 (Shao Tong Yen)Cramorant's gain reflects a broader trend in modern Championship Deck cards gaining traction.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+413%$0.39 → $2.00
3 sales -
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RecycleRecycle's strong sales volume indicates a healthy demand for this common from the Fossil set.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+373%$0.45 → $2.13
391 sales -
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Fighting Energy - 2015 (Alejandro Ng-Guzman)Fighting Energy's rise, while modest, highlights interest in Championship Deck commons.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+300%$0.25 → $1.00
8 sales -
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PanpourPanpour's increase shows that even lower-tier cards can capture collector attention.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+175%$0.20 → $0.55
9 sales -
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BillBill's ascent demonstrates that nostalgia for early sets can still drive prices upward.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+163%$0.43 → $1.13
43 sales -
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Dewott (30)Dewott's growth suggests collectors are looking to complete Black and White sets.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+137%$0.35 → $0.83
8 sales
Modern · Top Movers
Biggest gainers — Sun & Moon era onward
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Pikachu exPikachu ex's milestone above $50 reflects its status as a highly sought-after special illustration.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+815%$5.94 → $54.37
451 sales -
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Jirachi - 2018 (Magnus Pedersen)Jirachi's jump may indicate its appeal as a popular promo among collectors.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+179%$10.00 → $27.86
3 sales -
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Jirachi Prism StarJirachi Prism Star's rise is notable given its status as a sought-after Prism Rare.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+155%$14.54 → $37.14
53 sales -
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FuecocoFuecoco's growth signifies a positive response to recent promotional items.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+150%$1.17 → $2.92
35 sales -
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Kyurem VKyurem V's increase highlights the ongoing interest in Ultra Rares from prize packs.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+149%$2.16 → $5.37
5 sales -
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Celebi Prism StarCelebi Prism Star's movement reflects the enduring popularity of Lost Thunder cards.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+131%$10.65 → $24.58
103 sales -
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Latios Prism StarLatios Prism Star's climb is indicative of the increasing collector interest in Prism Rares.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+129%$11.59 → $26.51
50 sales -
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Zekrom - 2011 (Ross Cawthon)Zekrom's rise is notable but could be attributed to limited sales impacting its price.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+123%$2.74 → $6.12
3 sales
Modern · Cooling Off
Modern cards sliding this month
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PikachuPikachu's drastic decline suggests a significant market correction for oversupplied cards.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-99%$49.50 → $0.56
1705 sales -
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Espeon exEspeon ex's plunge mirrors the broader decline seen in the 30th Celebration Pikachu cards.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-99%$69.99 → $0.87
1107 sales -
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PikachuAnother Pikachu card facing a severe drop; this trend appears systemic within this subset.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-99%$47.40 → $0.61
2262 sales -
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PikachuPikachu's continued decline reinforces concerns about the saturation of 30th Celebration products.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-99%$49.99 → $0.66
1213 sales -
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PikachuThis Pikachu's drop aligns with a market correction impacting similar cards in the series.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-98%$46.00 → $0.69
2308 sales -
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PikachuPikachu's decline indicates a troubling trend for collectors invested in this line.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-98%$49.97 → $0.75
1368 sales -
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PikachuMew ex's drastic fall signals a critical reassessment of its market value.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-98%$49.66 → $0.90
1281 sales -
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Mew exDown 98% over the past month on 211 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-98%$3,333.00 → $63.09
211 sales
Vintage · Top Movers
Biggest gainers — WOTC through XY
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Zoroark - BW19Axew's increase suggests growing interest in collectible promos from the Black and White era.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+307%$8.12 → $33.01
13 sales -
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Axew - BW10Primarina's significant jump may indicate a renewed focus on unique promotional items.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+221%$4.26 → $13.67
8 sales -
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Primarina - 020/084 (What's Your Favorite Stamp)Torchic's rise reflects the ongoing appeal of nostalgic promotional cards.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+191%$9.33 → $27.17
73 sales -
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Torchic - 008 (e-League)Lucario's growth is notable for a Holo Rare, suggesting collector interest is shifting.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+160%$46.94 → $122.21
6 sales -
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LucarioPolitoed's increase reflects broader patterns of value growth for lower-tier rares.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+144%$13.27 → $32.35
3 sales -
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PolitoedMachamp LV.X's rise illustrates the potential for high-value Ultra Rares in the current market.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+138%$0.88 → $2.09
41 sales -
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Machamp LV.XKyogre's increase is supported by its appealing Shiny variant status.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+135%$80.00 → $187.84
5 sales -
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Kyogre (Shiny)Up 129% over the past month on 3 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →+129%$110.45 → $253.36
3 sales
Vintage · Cooling Off
Vintage cards sliding this month
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Greninja ex - 099 (30th Celebration)Lucario GX's drop aligns with a broader trend of declining interest in Jumbo cards.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-67%$9.25 → $3.05
40 sales -
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Lucario GX - SM100Vulpix's decline indicates a significant correction for vintage commons.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-58%$4.83 → $2.02
10 sales -
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VulpixCode Card's drop may reflect the limited interest in non-physical collectibles.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-58%$4.69 → $1.98
28 sales -
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Code Card - League Battle Deck [Mega Lucario ex]Naganadel's decline suggests a reassessment of value for League & Championship cards.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-44%$1.80 → $1.01
14 sales -
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Naganadel - 108/214 (Pokemon League)Charmander's drop reflects a cooling off for promo cards from the Cosmos Holo series.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-41%$2.52 → $1.49
32 sales -
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Charmander - 004/165 (Cosmos Holo)Item Finder's decline may indicate a reevaluation of high-value vintage cards.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-37%$3.20 → $2.00
68 sales -
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Item FinderFlygon's decrease suggests that even popular rares can face market corrections.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-36%$144.99 → $93.13
3 sales -
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Flygon - 053/094 (Cosmos Holo)Down 33% over the past month on 46 sales — no obvious catalyst.
Check current price on TCGplayer →-33%$1.91 → $1.28
46 sales
As we observe these thin-volume moves, caution is advised; market fluctuations in vintage cards can be 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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