The Pokémon card market continues to evolve rapidly, and this week brings significant shifts. While last week witnessed major fluctuations for X and Y promos and Prismatic Evolutions cards, the new Scarlet & Violet expansion Destined Rivals currently dominates collectors' attention.
This trend becomes evident when examining the week's biggest price movers, showing dramatic changes for chase cards like Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR and Ethan's Ho-Oh ex SIR.
Pokémon Card Crashers
The most significant price drops since Destined Rivals' launch include Team Rocket's Ariana, plummeting to $38.16 from its pre-release peak of $150.
Cynthia's Garchomp ex (Hyper Rare) now sells for $67.83 (down from $138.68), while its Secret Art version dropped to $220.81 from $469.90 before release.
Team Rocket's Crobat ex - 234/182
$120.00
36% off
Now $77.24 at TCG Player
Cynthia's Garchomp ex - 241/182
$138.68
51% off
Now $67.43 at TCG Player
Cynthia's Garchomp ex - 232/182
$469.90
53% off
Now $220.81 at TCG Player
Other Notable Price Declines
- Arven's Mabosstiff ex down to $31.28 (from $49.99)
- Team Rocket's Crobat ex reduced to approximately $77.24 (previously $120)
- Yanmega ex now available for $31.94 (was $99.99)
These significant reductions follow the expansion's launch week highs, with further market adjustments expected soon.
Pokémon Card Climbers
The market's rising stars present expensive opportunities. Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex rebounded sharply to $523.80 after dropping to $338, signaling potential future stabilization around $340.
Team Rocket's Moltres ex also resurged to $314.69 following a dip below $200. With its pre-release high exceeding $400, collectors may want to monitor its trajectory.
Additional Rising Values
- Ethan's Ho-Oh ex (Secret Rare) jumped to $250 from $145
- Team Rocket's Spidops increased to $23.99
- Zamazenta climbed to $16.98
Sealed Product Market Overview
The current Pokémon TCG retail landscape shows concerning trends, with most products selling significantly above MSRP. While big box retailers maintain high prices, the secondary collector market through TCG Player offers more reasonable alternatives - especially for new sets like Destined Rivals.
Notable sealed product prices include:
- Prismatic Evolutions Super-Premium Collection at $220.00
- Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic set at $255.00
- Various tins and boxes ranging from $22.72 to $34.98
Recent Market Trends
The previous week saw Prismatic Evolutions chase cards declining while classic X and Y promos like Venusaur ex, Blastoise ex, and Charizard ex gained value. Eevee ex SIR dropped 36% since mid-April, coinciding with Prismatic Evolutions reprint distribution and shifting collector priorities.
Industry observers note Glaceon ex SIR's 28% decline to $240.98 may continue, potentially dropping below $200 by year's end. These patterns reflect broader market adjustments as collectors reassess their investment strategies.
