TCG Market This Week: What Singapore Collectors Need to Know — May 2026
Week-over-week price movement across Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic, and One Piece — weighted by real transaction volume, with SGD benchmarks for local buying and selling
The TCG market never sits still. We ran a full data analysis across four major TCGs, comparing weighted average prices from May 2 against May 9 using PriceCharting transaction data — then translated the numbers into what they mean for collectors buying and selling in Singapore.
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Executive Summary
- Pokemon is still climbing — all conditions up for the second consecutive week; BGS 10 approaching S$1,054 and rising
- Yu-Gi-Oh! is softening — raw and generic graded prices dipped, but high-end BGS 10 and CGC 10 slabs are still in the green
- Magic: The Gathering paused — raw prices edged down slightly after weeks of consistent gains
- One Piece divergence continues — raw cards up again (+0.68%) while graded slabs fall for the second week running; a clear and actionable pattern
Methodology
- Data source: PriceCharting daily snapshots
- Period: May 2 → May 9, 2026 (7 days, all four TCGs)
- Weighting: All averages weighted by sales volume — heavily-traded cards drive the signal
- Matched cards only: Cards present on both dates, removing bias from new listings or delisted cards
- SGD rate: 1 USD ≈ S$1.36
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Pokemon — Bull Run, Week Two
Cards analysed: 83,974 matched
| Condition | This Week (USD) | This Week (SGD) | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loose (Raw) | $46.36 | ~S$63 | ▲ +1.81% |
| Graded | $112.47 | ~S$153 | ▲ +2.32% |
| PSA 10 | $234.31 | ~S$319 | ▲ +3.41% |
| CGC 10 | $316.50 | ~S$430 | ▲ +3.50% |
| BGS 10 | $776.82 | ~S$1,056 | ▲ +3.93% |
Total market value: S$389.4M → S$396.6M (+S$7.1M, +1.8%)
Graded slabs continue to outpace raw cards. BGS 10 at S$1,056 is near the psychologically significant S$1,100 mark. This is broad market movement — 73,993 raw card data points, 57,000+ across each graded tier.
For Singapore collectors: Carousell and Telegram group listings for PSA 10 and BGS 10 Pokemon should be priced higher this week. If you're listing, the data supports aggressive asks. If you're buying graded, you're paying near recent highs — consider whether the card has room to run further before committing. Raw cards at ~S$63 average are also rising; submission costs are creeping up.
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Yu-Gi-Oh! — Mild Pullback
Cards analysed: 75,645 matched
| Condition | This Week (USD) | This Week (SGD) | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loose (Raw) | $10.50 | ~S$14 | ▼ -0.66% |
| Graded | $44.18 | ~S$60 | ▼ -1.75% |
| PSA 10 | $101.56 | ~S$138 | ▼ -0.21% |
| CGC 10 | $87.45 | ~S$119 | ▲ +1.09% |
| BGS 10 | $193.13 | ~S$263 | ▲ +1.23% |
Total market value: S$23.1M → S$23.0M (-S$0.14M, -0.7%)
A $0.07 drop on a $10.50 card — but the direction shift matters. Two weeks ago Yugioh was flat; now raw and generic graded are both negative. The premium slab tier is holding up independently.
For Singapore collectors: Mild buying opportunity for competitive staples this week. Flat-to-soft raw pricing means tight spreads at local stores and on Carousell. If you're holding Yugioh BGS 10 or CGC 10 slabs, they remain in the green — no need to rush exits.
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Magic: The Gathering — One Soft Week
Cards analysed: 126,511 matched
| Condition | This Week (USD) | This Week (SGD) | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loose (Raw) | $13.46 | ~S$18 | ▼ -0.41% |
| Graded | $107.62 | ~S$146 | ▲ +1.13% |
| BGS 10 | $305.32 | ~S$415 | ▼ -0.13% |
| PSA 10 | $146.43 | ~S$199 | ▼ -0.12% |
| CGC 10 | $131.33 | ~S$179 | ▼ -0.15% |
Total market value: S$70.4M → S$70.2M (-S$0.3M, -0.4%)
One pause week after consistent gains. The -0.41% raw dip across 122,647 cards is the broadest signal in this analysis, but $0.06 on a $13.46 card is still noise-level movement. The thesis on reserved list and Commander staples hasn't changed.
For Singapore collectors: Local Magic supply on Carousell and at game stores tends to lag global price movements by a week or two. A minor global dip is not typically a signal to expect local price drops immediately — but it may soften seller expectations slightly if you're negotiating.
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One Piece — Graded Continues to Slide
Cards analysed: 11,113 matched
| Condition | This Week (USD) | This Week (SGD) | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loose (Raw) | $92.71 | ~S$126 | ▲ +0.68% |
| Graded | $164.65 | ~S$224 | ▼ -1.35% |
| PSA 10 | $215.13 | ~S$293 | ▼ -2.34% |
| CGC 10 | $182.96 | ~S$249 | ▼ -1.03% |
| BGS 10 | $408.44 | ~S$555 | ▼ -1.34% |
Total market value: S$90.4M → S$91.0M (+S$0.7M, +0.7%)
Two consecutive weeks of raw up, graded down. This is no longer a one-week anomaly. The graded premium on One Piece is compressing — PSA 10 at $215 USD is only a 2.3x premium over raw ($92.71), compared to Pokemon's PSA 10 ($234 USD) commanding a 5x premium over raw ($46.36). One Piece slabs were never priced at a Pokemon-level premium, but the compression is continuing.
For Singapore collectors: Check what One Piece PSA 10 and BGS 10 slabs are trading for on Carousell and in the local Telegram groups against the S$293 and S$555 benchmarks respectively. If local listings are above these, they're overpriced relative to the global trend. If you hold One Piece graded and are considering selling, two weeks of data is enough to act on.
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Cross-Market Snapshot
| TCG | Wtd Avg Raw (SGD) | Market Direction |
|---|---|---|
| One Piece | ~S$126 | Raw ▲, Graded ▼ |
| Pokemon | ~S$63 | All conditions ▲ |
| Magic | ~S$18 | Flat / slight ▼ |
| Yu-Gi-Oh! | ~S$14 | Mild ▼ |
Pokemon and One Piece grew total market value this week. Magic and Yugioh contracted slightly.
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Singapore Buying Benchmarks
Use these as reference when checking Carousell, Facebook Marketplace, and Telegram group listings:
| TCG | Raw Avg (SGD) | PSA 10 (SGD) | BGS 10 (SGD) |
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| Pokemon | ~S$63 | ~S$319 | ~S$1,056 |
| One Piece | ~S$126 | ~S$293 | ~S$555 |
| Magic | ~S$18 | ~S$199 | ~S$415 |
| Yu-Gi-Oh! | ~S$14 | ~S$138 | ~S$263 |
Listings significantly below these benchmarks are worth a second look.
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Data pulled May 9, 2026. All prices USD via PriceCharting, converted at 1 USD ≈ S$1.36. For live Singapore TCG listings, visit tcgTalk Price Comparison.