29/04/2026
I have been receiving questions about this:
Why do Pokemon card prices change?
Most PH collectors have seen it: a card you saw last month has suddenly doubled its price. A grail you planned to buy has moved out of reach. A seller online is asking 3x what someone else is.
Let's break it down and see the 6 real factors moving PH Pokemon card prices, with examples you'll recognize.
1. Supply and print runs
2. Demand and hype cycles
3. Condition and grading
4. Source market and FX
5. Language and print variants
6. Seller behavior and market fragmentation
Full breakdown in the slides.
Starting next Monday, Packsilogan launches Market Monday: a weekly update on what moved in the PH market and why. Tracking real data from Collectr and Philippine FB groups, so you can buy at fair prices instead of guessing.
Two questions for the comments:
1. Which of these 6 factors do you see hitting PH hardest right now?
2. Got a specific card you've been watching or wondering about? Drop the name below and we'll cover it in a future Price Check PH.
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