This week I pulled verified sales across the full spectrum — and the split between community sentiment and actual cleared transactions is too stark to ignore.
**What people are saying:** 'Pokémon Falling Friday' (PokeBeard), everyone liquidating at 80% in 10 years (PokeNE), prices need to correct.
**What the verified data shows:**
• Neo Genesis Lugia 1st Edition PSA 9: $13,495
• Aquapolis Houndoom PSA 9: $4,455 (124% above PSA 8)
• EX Holon Phantoms Sableye Reverse Holo PSA 10: $4,000–$4,500 (two consecutive sales)
• HGSS sealed: 8 distinct SKUs all moving — booster packs ($450–$1,400), Spanish boxes ($2,500), retail blisters ($1,200 flat)
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