What makes a Pokémon TCG card volatile?

Card price volatility is driven by tournament results, ban list changes, new set releases, content creator spikes, and speculation. High-volatility cards can move sharply in either direction within a week.

What makes a Pokémon TCG card price volatile?

Low supply, speculative buying, upcoming format changes, and sudden shifts in competitive demand all contribute to price volatility. Cards with thin market liquidity tend to swing more dramatically in both directions.

How should I read the price of a volatile Pokémon TCG card?

A volatile card's price is less settled than a stable card's, so a single day's number tells you less on its own. Check the 365-day chart on the card page to see the range the price has moved through, and the factors driving the swings (tournament results, ban speculation, new set synergies) to see why.

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Most Volatile Pokémon TCG Cards

100 cards · updated daily · NM condition

Latias & Latios GX (Alternate Full Art)

SM - Team Up

$4,619.79

M Charizard EX (X) (Secret)

XY - Flashfire

$1,501.23

Mew ex

EX Holon Phantoms

$525.31

Raikou (13)

Neo Revelation

$496.24

Mega Gengar ex - 284/217

ME: Ascended Heroes

$724.61

Umbreon VMAX (Alternate Art Secret)

SWSH07: Evolving Skies

$2,183.98

Kyogre & Groudon Legend (Top)

Undaunted

$290.77

Zekrom EX (97 Full Art)

Next Destinies

$277.48

Arceus & Dialga & Palkia GX (Alternate Full Art)

SM - Cosmic Eclipse

$572.09

#10

Pikachu ex - 276/217

ME: Ascended Heroes

$602.36

#11

Blaine's Arcanine

Gym Challenge

$386.48

#12

Mega Charizard X ex - 125/094

ME02: Phantasmal Flames

$588.39

#13

Mew

Southern Islands

$644.35

#14

Gyarados (Delta Species)

EX Holon Phantoms

$285.94

#15

Umbreon (Delta Species)

EX Delta Species

$559.60

#16

Rayquaza - 016/110 (Delta Species)

EX Holon Phantoms

$631.22

#17

Gengar (Prime)

Triumphant

$623.74

#18

Giratina VSTAR (Secret)

SWSH: Crown Zenith: Galarian Gallery

$282.86

#19

Pikachu ex - 238/191

SV08: Surging Sparks

$254.06

#20

Rare Candy (105 Secret Rare)

Plasma Blast

$231.25

#21

Umbreon ex - 161/131

SV: Prismatic Evolutions

$1,134.31

#22

Charizard ex - 199/165

SV: Scarlet & Violet 151

$302.10

#23

Sylveon ex - 156/131

SV: Prismatic Evolutions

$400.47

#24

Primal Groudon EX (Shiny Full Art)

XY - Ancient Origins

$325.34

#25

Raikou & Suicune Legend (Top)

Unleashed

$233.50

#26

Rayquaza VMAX (Alternate Art Secret)

SWSH07: Evolving Skies

$1,238.31

#27

Articuno (148)

Supreme Victors

$388.32

#28

Dragonite V (Alternate Full Art)

SWSH07: Evolving Skies

$467.09

#29

Mewtwo GX (Secret Shining)

Shining Legends

$820.04

#30

Mega Lucario ex - 188/132

ME01: Mega Evolution

$207.79

#31

Mewtwo VSTAR

SWSH: Crown Zenith: Galarian Gallery

$244.62

#32

M Charizard EX (X)

XY - Flashfire

$287.15

#33

Charizard (39)

Expedition

$207.65

#34

Magikarp - 203/193

SV02: Paldea Evolved

$289.15

#35

Blastoise & Piplup GX (Alternate Full Art)

SM - Cosmic Eclipse

$499.53

#36

Rayquaza V (Alternate Full Art)

SWSH07: Evolving Skies

$475.03

#37

Blaziken VMAX (Alternate Art Secret)

SWSH06: Chilling Reign

$377.12

#38

Mew ex - 232/091

SV: Paldean Fates

$841.70

#39

Venusaur

WoTC Promo

$280.34

#40

Gengar & Mimikyu GX (Full Art)

SM - Team Up

$426.30

#41

Pikachu

Skyridge

$265.39

#42

Radiant Charizard - 020/159

Prize Pack Series Cards

$325.69

#43

Gengar V - 156/264

Prize Pack Series Cards

$418.16

#44

Tyranitar (Prime)

Unleashed

$242.57

#45

Houndoom (Prime)

Undaunted

$335.61

#46

Sabrina's Gengar

Gym Challenge

$218.21

#47

Zekrom ex - 172/086

SV: Black Bolt

$588.25

#48

Mew EX - XY126

XY Promos

$269.25

#49

Misty's Favor (Full Art)

SM - Unified Minds

$372.34

#50

Rayquaza EX (104 Full Art)

XY - Roaring Skies

$252.66

#51

Mew VMAX (Alternate Art Secret)

SWSH08: Fusion Strike

$229.37

#52

Flareon (3)

Jungle

$341.66

#53

Mewtwo & Mew GX (Full Art)

SM - Unified Minds

$210.34

#54

Leafeon VMAX (Alternate Art Secret)

SWSH07: Evolving Skies

$375.04

#55

Shellos West Sea (SDCC 2007)

Miscellaneous Cards & Products

$211.11

#56

Ninetales ex

EX Hidden Legends

$296.79

#57

Mewtwo & Mew GX (Secret)

SM - Unified Minds

$429.40

#58

Victini - 172/086

SV: White Flare

$536.82

#59

Darkrai & Cresselia Legend (Top)

Triumphant

$291.09

#60

Giratina V (Alternate Full Art)

SWSH11: Lost Origin

$823.67

#61

Mega Charizard Y ex - 294/217

ME: Ascended Heroes

$236.23

#62

Marshadow & Machamp GX (199) (Full Art)

SM - Unbroken Bonds

$234.01

#63

Charizard EX - XY121

XY Promos

$204.75

#64

Charizard VSTAR

SWSH09: Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery

$440.06

#65

Gardevoir & Sylveon GX (205) (Alternate Full Art)

SM - Unbroken Bonds

$708.55

#66

Paradise Resort - 224 (World Championships 2025)

SV: Scarlet & Violet Promo Cards

$295.61

#67

Mew

Secret Wonders

$259.11

#68

Mew

EX Legend Maker

$228.32

#69

Blastoise EX - XY122

XY Promos

$311.56

#70

Mewtwo (XY Evolutions Prerelease)

XY Promos

$299.17

#71

Leafeon ex - 144/131

SV: Prismatic Evolutions

$290.94

#72

Rayquaza EX (Shiny)

XY Promos

$222.14

#73

Special Delivery Pikachu - SWSH074

SWSH: Sword & Shield Promo Cards

$469.07

#74

M Rayquaza EX (105 Full Art)

XY - Roaring Skies

$567.33

#75

Snorlax

WoTC Promo

$419.55

#76

Charizard V (Alternate Full Art)

SWSH09: Brilliant Stars

$270.17

#77

Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat

SV: Scarlet & Violet Promo Cards

$985.71

#78

Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 231/182

SV10: Destined Rivals

$329.76

#79

Primal Kyogre EX (Alpha - 149 Full Art)

XY - Primal Clash

$363.35

#80

Pichu

Neo Genesis

$257.57

#81

Moltres (149)

Supreme Victors

$387.85

#82

Gyarados EX (Secret)

XY - BREAKpoint

$210.37

#83

Metagross ex

EX Hidden Legends

$210.66

#84

Dragonite (4)

Fossil

$582.66

#85

Tyranitar V (Alternate Full Art)

SWSH05: Battle Styles

$227.54

#86

Reshiram ex - 173/086

SV: White Flare

$466.08

#87

Gengar & Mimikyu GX (Alternate Full Art)

SM - Team Up

$2,186.88

#88

Galarian Moltres V (Alternate Full Art)

SWSH06: Chilling Reign

$233.88

#89

Slowpoke & Psyduck GX (Alternate Full Art)

SM - Unified Minds

$383.22

#90

Vaporeon ex - 149/131

SV: Prismatic Evolutions

$228.50

#91

Slowpoke & Psyduck GX (Secret)

SM - Unified Minds

$246.82

#92

Palkia EX (Team Plasma) (100 Full Art)

Plasma Blast

$526.97

#93

Pikachu EX - XY124

XY Promos

$499.82

#94

Dialga LV.X - DP17

Diamond and Pearl Promos

$275.45

#95

Special Delivery Bidoof

SWSH: Sword & Shield Promo Cards

$587.64

#96

Lugia V (Alternate Full Art)

SWSH12: Silver Tempest

$460.34

#97

Mega Dragonite ex - 290/217

ME: Ascended Heroes

$429.91

#98

Lugia EX (94 Full Art)

XY - Ancient Origins

$255.60

#99

Zekrom ex - 166/086

SV: Black Bolt

$237.78

#100

Pikachu

XY Promos

$205.29

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a Pokémon TCG card volatile?: Card price volatility is driven by tournament results, ban list changes, new set releases, content creator spikes, and speculation. High-volatility cards can move sharply in either direction within a week.
What makes a Pokémon TCG card price volatile?: Low supply, speculative buying, upcoming format changes, and sudden shifts in competitive demand all contribute to price volatility. Cards with thin market liquidity tend to swing more dramatically in both directions.
How should I read the price of a volatile Pokémon TCG card?: A volatile card's price is less settled than a stable card's, so a single day's number tells you less on its own. Check the 365-day chart on the card page to see the range the price has moved through, and the factors driving the swings (tournament results, ban speculation, new set synergies) to see why.

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