Paldean Fates Shiny Vault — Early Price Movements & What to Watch
With the recent release of Paldean Fates, collectors and investors alike are zeroing in on the Shiny Vault subset — a stunning collection of shiny Pokémon cards that’s already stirring early price action.
This set brings back the excitement of Hidden Fates and Shining Fates, combining fan-favorite Pokémon with dazzling shiny artwork. But unlike past shiny sets, early trends in Paldean Fates are showing both aggressive spikes and steep corrections, creating opportunities for sharp-eyed collectors.
Current Market Overview
Hot Movers
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Shiny Charizard ex:
- Pre-sale prices: $200+
- Current: ~$125–$150 (PSA 10 projections: $350+)
- Expect volatility but long-term upside due to Charizard’s evergreen appeal.
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Shiny Mimikyu:
- Popular with collectors for its cult following.
- Current pricing: ~$25–$40, with graded copies expected to exceed $100 (PSA 10).
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Shiny Skeledirge ex:
- Starter Pokémon advantage boosting interest.
- Raw copies: ~$12–$20, PSA 10 estimates: ~$75.
Cooling Cards
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Common Shinies and Baby Shinies have dipped post-release, often falling 40–50% from pre-order prices.
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Early hype has faded for mid-tier cards, which is typical after release weekend.
What’s Driving the Trends
- Supply Surge: Initial flood of boxes driving prices down, especially on commons and lower-tier shinies.
- Grading Pipeline: Expect spikes as early PSA 10s hit the market in the coming weeks.
- Collector Appetite: Charizard and “cute fan-favorites” like Mimikyu are resisting price drops due to strong demand.
Forward Outlook
We’re likely to see:
- Short-term dips as supply stabilizes.
- Mid-term rises for PSA 10 graded cards, especially Charizard ex.
- Long-term winners in popular shiny starters and iconic species (think Eeveelutions if they appear in future print runs).
For collectors, this is a great moment to cherry-pick undervalued cards and submit raw cards for grading while competition is still low.
Pro Tip
Keep an eye on population reports. Low pop PSA 10s from the first wave of grading submissions will likely command premiums.
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