Hello {{firstName|Collector}},

Welcome to this week’s edition of Collector’s Digest! Whether you're a collector, trader, or investor, here’s what’s happening in the Pokémon TCG world:

📊 Top Market Winners and Losers

Team Up Elite Trainer Box - SM - Team Up (SM9)

📈 Current Price: ~$1,800 (sealed) [Up 80% or ~$800 end of February]

💡 Analysis: Team Up has seen a crazy explosion in price of the last year and couple of months. Team Up has always been popular set but saw some increase in sales due to Journey together. Similar trends may continue with old sets that have a matching new set.

Giratina V (Alternate Full Art) - SWSH11: Lost Origin (SWSH11)

📉 Current Price: ~$564 (Raw) [Down ~18% or $145 past 3 month]

🔥 Analysis: As of May 2025, the Giratina V Alternate Art card from the Lost Origin set has seen a price drop of over $100 but remains the set's top chase card. Other cards in the set have experienced slight value dips, but no drastic declines have been noted

151 Booster Bundle - SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 (MEW)

🤑 Current Price: ~$66 (Raw) Up ~60% or $26 the past year]

Analysis: Pokémon 151 raw cards have been going down the last couple of months but sealed is still staying strong. Pokémon 151 has still been seen in stores so you can still get this at a lower cost. We are reaching almost two years since the initial release from September 22, 2023. The question will be how long can Pokémon keep printing this set with newer sets being popular as well.

💡 Collector’s Tip of the Week

Prices for chase singles (especially alt-arts or SIRs) tend to dip immediately after release before climbing. Set alerts on TCGPlayer or eBay for early listings.

🎉 Pokémon News You Need to Know

Black Bolt & White Flare (Japanese Release)

Launching on June 6 in Japan, these dual sets will feature all 156 Pokémon from the Unova region, reminiscent of the "Pokémon Card 151" set. Here are some cards below

🛒 Retail & Policy Updates - Purchase Limits at Retailers
In response to product shortages and consumer complaints, Pokémon has announced support for purchase limit policies on its trading cards. Retailers like Target and Costco have implemented limits to curb hoarding and ensure fair access for all customers.

📖 Meme of the week

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Stay passionate,
Matthew
Founder of Collector’s Digest

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