Why is Legendary Birds CoroCoro price going up so much?
If you woke up this morning, checked your notifications, and saw a triple-digit percentage increase that looks like a typing error, you aren't alone. We are looking at a market movement today that defies standard logic. We aren't talking about a "spike" or a "surge" in the traditional sense—we are talking about a mathematical anomaly that has left the collector community staring at their screens in disbelief.The Legendary Birds [CoroCoro] (Pokemon Japanese Promo) has moved from a modest $10.5 to $230.25, a staggering +2092.9% increase.
When a card moves by over 2000% in a single session, the "why" usually isn't about supply and demand in the traditional sense; it’s about a single high-value sale or a sudden realization of rarity hitting a specific niche. At $10.50, this was a "filler" card for many binder enthusiasts. At $230, it has officially entered the "investment" conversation.
But while the CoroCoro birds are making headlines, the rest of the market is telling a much more nuanced story of high-end consolidation and some very sharp corrections.
The Mew Ex [Play] #7 Price Spike: Is the ceiling still rising?
While the percentage jump on the Legendary Birds is the headline, the Mew Ex [Play] #7 (Pokemon Japanese Player's Axiom/Player's Club) is the real heavy hitter in terms of raw capital. This card saw a massive increase of $2405.31, moving from $1864.33 to $4269.64 (+129%).This is a massive, significant jump. When we see a card of this caliber move by 129% in a single day, we have to look at the grading spreads to see if the "top end" is driving the bus.
Looking at the current graded landscape for the Mew Ex [Play] #7:
* Ungraded (Raw): $1528
* PSA 10: $6100
* BGS 10: $6912.38
* SGC 10: $3660
The premium for a PSA 10 is currently sitting at a massive $4572 over the raw price. However, the gap between the SGC 10 and the PSA 10 is quite tight ($2442 difference), which suggests that while the "blue chip" slabs are driving the value upward, the market is still trying to figure out the floor for high-grade copies. This isn't just a little nudge; this is a fundamental repricing of one of the most coveted Japanese promos in recent memory.
What is causing the Mallow #55 and Rayquaza 1st Edition price increases?
Not all the big moves today were as astronomical as the CoroCoro birds, but we are seeing a clear trend of "vintage premium" climbing.The Mallow #55 (Pokemon Japanese Alolan Moonlight) has seen a significant jump, moving from $126.46 to $284.99 (+125.4%). This is a major move for a modern-era promo. Interestingly, the graded data shows that the PSA 10 is currently sitting at $614.86. This means the premium for a perfect grade is roughly double the price of a raw copy. When the PSA 10 premium is that wide, it usually indicates that raw copies are being snatched up by collectors who are willing to take a risk on condition, hoping to catch a high-grade specimen before the price settles.
Then we have the Rayquaza [1st Edition] #55 (Pokemon Japanese Dragon Blast). This card has been on a steady climb. If we look at the 30-day history, it was at $273.02 about a month ago. The jump to $402.54 (+47.4%) today is part of a larger upward trajectory that started back in late May. This isn't a one-day fluke; this is a sustained upward trend for 1st Edition Japanese Dragon Blast era cards.
Is the 1st Edition Pokemon Jungle Booster Pack still a good buy?
For the sealed collectors, today provided some much-needed optimism. The Booster Pack [1st Edition] (Pokemon Jungle) saw a significant increase, climbing from $505 to $716.29 (+41.8%).When you look at the graded data for these packs, the market is showing a very clear hierarchy:
* Ungraded: $425
* PSA 10: $573.97
* BGS 10: $746
The fact that the BGS 10 is priced higher than the current "new" price of the pack suggests that the market is still heavily weighted toward the "holy grail" slabs. If you are looking at raw packs, you are essentially betting on the scarcity of the 1st Edition print run holding firm against the increasing cost of entry.
The Big Losers: Where is the value evaporating?
It wasn't all green today. We saw some heavy corrections that suggest certain "hype" items might have hit a local ceiling.The most heartbreaking drop in terms of percentage was the A Challenge to Adventure [Foil] #27 (Pokemon 2000 Topps Movie). This card plummeted from $167.64 to $10.25 (-93.9%). This is a total collapse. When a card loses nearly 94% of its value in a single day, it usually means a large supply of low-grade copies hit the market, or the "novelty" factor of the Topps movie era has finally cooled off for collectors.
We also saw a significant drop in the Booster Pack (Pokemon Japanese GX Ultra Shiny), which fell from $324.99 to $100 (-69.2%). This is a massive correction. After seeing a 225% increase back in early June, this sudden 69% drop suggests that the "speculative" bubble around GX Ultra Shiny packs may have burst, returning the price to a more sustainable, albeit much lower, level.
Other notable declines include:
* Entei & Raikou Legend #63 (Pokemon Japanese Reviving Legends): Dropped from $174.33 to $48.65 (-72.1%).
* Tyranitar [Prerelease Staff] #XY130 (Pokemon Promo): Slipped from $360.5 to $179.19 (-50.3%).
* Pikachu [Wonderland Magazine] #118/PC (Pokemon): Dropped from an unspecified high to a much lower valuation, specifically seeing a decline in the broader market sentiment for mid-tier promos.
Summary of the Day
The market is currently experiencing a massive divergence. We are seeing "super-premium" assets like the Mew/Mewtwo-era proxies and high-end Japanese promos (like the Mallow/Mallow-adjacent era) skyrocket, while mid-tier-grade promos and certain English movie promos are seeing significant liquidations.If you are holding the Mewtwo/Mew era or high-end Japanese singles, the momentum is heavily in your favor. If you are holding the 2000s-era English movie promos, it might be time to re-evaluate your exit strategy.