The Evolution of the Pokémon TCG Market
The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) market has undergone significant changes since the pandemic-induced surge of interest in 2020 and 2021. This article delves into the current state of the market, focusing on the top-valued cards in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet – Paldea Evolved set as of September 2024. Additionally, we examine notable shifts in card values, highlighting the rise of some cards like the Magikarp Illustration Rare and the decline of others such as the Super Rod Gold Hyper Rare.
The Ever-Changing Pokémon TCG Market
The Pokémon TCG is a dynamic and often unpredictable market. The past two years have seen a resurgence in interest, propelled by several factors. These include the celebration of the 25th Anniversary, the release of remarkable Sword & Shield-era sets with captivating Alternate Arts, the influence of social media personalities, box breaks, and the COVID-19 lockdowns, which encouraged people to revisit hobbies. During this period, cards that were once easily accessible became scarce. Now, as the initial excitement wanes, we take a closer look at the current status of modern sets. Each month, this series, Pokémon TCG Value Watch, offers insights into card availability trends for collectors and completionists like myself. While it is not financial advice, it provides valuable guidance on the best times to acquire specific cards. Today, we focus on the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet – Paldea Evolved set, released in June 2023, and its standing in September 2024.
Top Valued Cards in Scarlet & Violet – Paldea Evolved
As of this writing, the following are the top valued cards from the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet – Paldea Evolved set, with market values recorded on TCGPlayer:
– Magikarp Illustration Rare 203/193: $115.53
– Iono Special Illustration Rare Trainer Supporter 269/193: $65.69
– Raichu Illustration Rare 211/193: $41.25
– Tyranitar Illustration Rare 222/193: $27.45
– Chi-Yu ex Special Illustration Rare 259/193: $25.02
– Chien-Pao ex Special Illustration Rare 261/193: $23.30
– Tinkaton ex Special Illustration Rare 262/193: $16.28
– Skeledirge ex Special Illustration Rare 258/193: $15.51
– Boss’s Orders Special Sketch Rare Trainer Supporter 265/193: $14.78
– Meowscarada ex Special Illustration Rare 256/193: $14.72
– Iono Full Art Trainer Supporter 254/193: $13.91
– Sprigatito Illustration Rare 196/193: $13.73
– Heracross Illustration Rare 194/193: $13.57
– Fuecoco Illustration Rare 201/193: $12.79
– Maushold Illustration Rare 226/193: $11.97
Shifts in Card Values
The Magikarp Illustration Rare continues to command high value after a significant increase, while the previously sought-after Iono Special Illustration Rare Trainer Supporter has seen its market value decrease by $7. Other cards, such as the Raichu Illustration Rare and Tyranitar Illustration Rare, have also experienced declines as the market stabilizes for this early Paldea-era set. Notably, the Super Rod Gold Hyper Rare suffered the most dramatic drop, losing nearly half its value and plummeting from the 7th position to the 20th, falling off the list of top-valued cards.
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