Pokémon TCG Price Trends — August 2026
Full market analysis of Pokémon TCG sealed product prices for August 2026. Which sets are rising, which are cooling — data from 10 tracked sets.
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Data period: July 2026 → August 2026. Source: eBay UK sold listings via TCGInvest pipeline.
Market Summary
The Pokémon TCG sealed market moved down 2.0% overall this month, with 11 sets rising, 80 sets falling, and 0 broadly flat.
Average booster box price across all tracked sets: £4,817.67 (was £4,917.12).
🚀 Top 5 Gainers
| Set | Era | Change | Current Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascended Hereos | MEGA | +501.7% | £336.12 |
| White Flare | S&V | +33.1% | £1,041.65 |
| Black Bolt | S&V | +19.6% | £1,235.73 |
| Prismatic Evolutions | S&V | +4.4% | £1,287.81 |
| Cosmic Eclipse | SM | +3.1% | £3,040.51 |
📉 Top 5 Drops
| Set | Era | Change | Current Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destined Rivals | S&V | -24.8% | £304.93 |
| Pitch Black | MEGA | -14.5% | £130.82 |
| Stellar Crown | S&V | -10.7% | £231.25 |
| Phantasmal Flames | MEGA | -10.2% | £288.00 |
| Brilliant Stars | SWSH | -9.5% | £428.62 |
Value Ratio by Era (Box Price vs Singles Value)
Lower ratio means sealed is cheaper relative to singles — potential upside. Signal is ranked relative to the other tracked eras this month.
| Era | Avg Box/Singles Ratio | Sets Tracked |
|---|---|---|
| BASE | 898.92x — 🔴 premium | 6 |
| EX | 689.17x — 🔴 premium | 6 |
| BW | 627.75x — 🔴 premium | 11 |
| HGSS | 486.65x — 🟡 fair | 4 |
| XY | 372.56x — 🟡 fair | 10 |
| DP | 349.82x — 🟡 fair | 6 |
| SWSH | 177.52x — 🟡 fair | 17 |
| SM | 71.26x — 🟢 undervalued | 7 |
| S&V | 42.63x — 🟢 undervalued | 19 |
| MEGA | 23.64x — 🟢 undervalued | 5 |
Key Takeaways
- Falling market: 2.0% average move this month
- Strongest era by value ratio: BASE (avg 898.92x)
- Most volatile set: Ascended Hereos (+501.7%)
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TCGInvest tracks 91 booster box sets with monthly price snapshots. Data from eBay UK sold listings.
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