Pokémon Card Market Moves: Top Gainers & Losers May 9

Weekly Pokémon Card Market Update:
Destined Rivals Anticipation Shakes Up Values

The Pokémon single card market remains volatile as collectors await Destined Rivals. Thankfully, Black Bolt and White Flare Pokémon Center preorders avoided bot interference this week.

Market Movements

Greninja ex 214/167 suffered the most dramatic drop, plummeting nearly 50% since January. Obsidian Flames and 151 expansions saw moderate declines. Meanwhile, Evolving Skies' Dragonite V doubled its value - surprising given its historically undervalued artwork.

Charizard V Alt Art continues its steady climb, showcasing an epic battle with Venusaur. Rayquaza VMAX Alt Art soared $100 higher since January. Let's examine this week's hottest movers.

Declining Values

Sword & Shield cards gain traction while Scarlet & Violet prices stabilize:

• 151's Alakazam ex SIR dropped 34% since March
• Bulbasaur IR fell 52% since mid-March
• Obsidian Flames' Ninetales IR down 40% to $18.17

Greninja ex - 214/167

$411.62 save 33%
$275.00 at TCG Player

Alakazam ex - 201/165

$56.62 save 34%
$37.62 at TCG Player

Rising Stars

Notable gainers:

• Rayquaza VMAX ($649.99) shows long-term potential
• Charizard V Alt (+$40 since January)
• Dragonite V (+100% since January)

Rayquaza VMAX - 218/203

$649.99 at TCG Player

Sealed Product Spotlight

Current available products:

Surging Sparks Booster Box

$275.65 save 4%
$265.99 at Amazon

Remember: Singles currently offer better value than sealed products.