Mar 9 - Mar 15, 2026
Weekly TCG Market Report
Executive Summary
The TCG landscape this week is active with Magic: The Gathering's recent releases, like Lorehold, the Historian (Borderless) holding steady at $149.99, continuing its spotlight in the market. Meanwhile, Magic's competitive scene appears to be influencing card prices, with Wall of Ice and Goblin Sharpshooter seeing astronomical increases, up 6598% and 4006% respectively, suggesting either a newfound meta relevance or speculative activity. On the Yu-Gi-Oh! front, Thunderclap Monk and Majestic Mech, Goryu have also surged, signaling potential shifts in deck strategies. As always, collectors should watch for tournament outcomes and reprint rumors, which could swiftly alter these valuations.
Chase Card of the Week
Lorehold, the Historian (Borderless) (mtg)
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Magic: The Gathering
This week's data shows some dramatic price movements, led by Wall of Ice and Goblin Sharpshooter, surging by 6598% and 4006% respectively. However, before you start cashing in, these increases are likely artifacts of thin market supply rather than genuine demand, especially for old cards where even one sale can skew averages. Meanwhile, new releases like Lorehold, the Historian (Borderless) are hitting the market at a premium price point, perhaps appealing more to collectors than competitive players.
Biggest gainer: Wall of Ice: up 6598% this week
Pokémon TCG
In a week of notable price movements, Cosmoem leads the charge with a staggering 795% increase, now priced at $44.77. While the jump might suggest organic demand, the absence of recent tournament results or meta shifts involving Cosmoem points more towards speculative activity. Similarly, significant spikes in cards like Metal Energy and Fairy Energy, with increases of 450% and 355% respectively, seem to lack a competitive catalyst and could be the result of targeted buyouts or market manipulation, rather than genuine shifts in player demand.
Biggest gainer: Cosmoem: up 795% this week
Yu-Gi-Oh!
While Snake-Eye continues to dominate the competitive scene, we're seeing a peculiar array of price spikes this week, most notably with Thunderclap Monk rising 1825% to $3.85. The Phantom Knights of Torn Scales also sees significant movement, possibly driven by its utility in trap-based control strategies like Labrynth. With 26 unusual spikes detected, it's a classic scene of speculation or manipulation, as there's no clear tournament result or meta shift to justify such dramatic increases.
Biggest gainer: Thunderclap Monk: up 1825% this week
One Piece TCG
In the competitive One Piece scene, Nami (2025 New Year Event Winner) is seeing a significant price increase of 45%, now at $1167.5, likely due to its status as a limited promo with inherently tiny supply. Meanwhile, Dellinger has risen 61% to $6.34, suggesting a potential new tech discovery or inclusion in a topping deck, although no tournament results explicitly point to this yet. The Red Bull DON!! card's 34% rise could be driven by its unique branding and use in specific Luffy leader builds, reflecting the growing Western interest in thematic and competitive innovations.
Biggest gainer: Dellinger: up 61% this week
Disney Lorcana
The release of Disney Lorcana: Wilds Unknown Illumineer's Trove has piqued interest in the game's ecosystem this week, although no tournament results are available yet to gauge specific impacts on competitive play. Meta shifts are subtly reflected in the price movements, with cards like Angel, Experiment 624 and Stitch, Carefree Snowboarder seeing significant increases, potentially hinting at emerging strategies or deck builds utilizing these characters. Meanwhile, the price rise of cards like Winnie the Pooh, Hungry Bear suggests some organic demand, though with the current market volatility, one might wonder if the bears are getting hungry for more than just honey.
Biggest gainer: Winnie the Pooh - Hungry Bear (Epic): up 47% this week
Digimon Card Game
In recent tournament play, LadyDevimon has emerged as a key component in several top-performing Security control decks, contributing to its 87% price increase to $18.66. The introduction of the ACE mechanic in the BT17 set continues to shake up the meta, with cards like Rasielmon from the Premium Heroines Set Ver.2 seeing a notable 167% rise, now priced at $6.27. Meanwhile, the limited supply of Tumblemon's Limited Foil variant and Insane Synthetic Monster from the Store Tournament Winner Pack are driving their respective price increases, reflecting both competitive demand and collector interest.
Biggest gainer: Rasielmon (Premium Heroines Set Ver.2): up 167% this week
Flesh and Blood
This week in Flesh and Blood, there's an interesting uptick in pricing for several cards, notably Ironrot Helm and Ripple Away (Blue). The 36% rise in Ironrot Helm's price could be a result of increasing demand in Classic Constructed decks focusing on defensive strategies. Meanwhile, Ripple Away (Blue) saw a 34% price jump, and while no immediate tournament results seem to explain this, it may be benefitting from a new combo discovery or meta shift. As always, these price spikes should be taken with a grain of skepticism until more concrete competitive play data emerges.
Biggest gainer: Ironrot Helm: up 36% this week
Sorcery: Contested Realm
This week in Sorcery: Contested Realm, the competitive scene is abuzz with site-control strategies, possibly driving the price increases for cards like Wuthering Heights, which rose 19% to $11.08. Sturmgeist and River Rapids also saw significant price jumps of 60% and 59% respectively, likely due to their synergy in aggro minion swarm decks gaining popularity. Meanwhile, the Foil Battering Ram surged 60% to $31.99, reflecting the ongoing collector demand for unique foil treatments and their limited availability.
Biggest gainer: Sturmgeist: up 60% this week
Riftbound
In the world of Riftbound, the competitive scene is still finding its footing, but recent card movements suggest some interesting developments. "Downwell" has surged 53%, likely due to its increased presence in aggro strategies that are gaining traction. Meanwhile, "Miss Fortune, Bounty Hunter (Metal)" has jumped a hefty 39% to nearly $5000, a classic case of collector's demand rather than competitive play. As for "Dazzling Aurora," its 37% rise could be tied to control decks experimenting with new tech, while recent "Ahri, Alluring (Alternate Art)" movement seems more about aesthetic appeal than tournament wins. watch the newly released "Baron Nashor" at a steep $150, indicating high anticipation or early adopter premium.
Biggest gainer: Downwell: up 53% this week
Shadowverse Evolve
In recent tournament results, Dragon's Handspur and New Generations (a) (SL) have emerged in several winning decklists, driving their prices up 227% and 166% respectively. Grea's Ember, P15EN (Foil) also saw a notable 53% increase, likely due to its integration into popular meta decks leveraging its synergy with current aggro builds. Tartarus, the Tormentor, P17EN (Foil) and Giantsbane Swordsman are showing more modest gains, potentially benefiting from their use in evolving control archetypes.
Biggest gainer: Dragon's Handspur: up 227% this week
Grand Archive
In recent tournament results, Diana's fire control decks have been gaining attention, which might explain the 275% price spike of "Spurn to Ash," as it becomes a centerpiece for the archetype. Meanwhile, "Empowering Harmony" and "Retold Fortune" have both seen significant price increases, likely due to their synergy in emerging Lorraine light aggro builds. It's worth noting that Banner Knight's 67% jump to $25,000 is a classic case of collector-driven demand, given its CPR rarity, rather than competitive play. As always, remembering that a single sale can skew these thin markets is crucial.
Biggest gainer: Spurn to Ash (CPR): up 275% this week
Final Fantasy TCG
This week in the Final Fantasy TCG, Verstael saw an impressive 281% price increase, suggesting possible speculation or manipulation, as no major tournament wins or meta shifts have been reported to justify the spike. Meanwhile, Marche's Full Art version rose by 54%, indicating organic demand likely driven by its appearance in a new competitive deck. Hooded Man and Nanaa Mihgo's Full Art variants also experienced notable price increases, which could be attributed to collector interest in these aesthetically appealing cards, while Lightning EX's modest 22% rise hints at steady demand rather than a buyout.
Biggest gainer: Verstael: up 281% this week
Notable Price Spikes
Cards with unusual price movement this week. May indicate buyout activity or organic demand.