japan-arb · holo
Professor Birch's Observations
Tidal Storm (JP) · #78 · Japanese · released 2014
Raw market price
$59est.
Why this card matters
pop
スーパーレア tier adds some supply pressure, but PSA 10 pop at effectively $2 signals near-zero grading interest — no meaningful pop scarcity established yet.
demand
Birch is a beloved Gen 3 NPC but lacks the cohort pull of Misty/Erika. JP raw at ¥9500 shows modest collector floor; no evidence of cross-market buying heat.
artist
Tidal Storm holo finish is visually distinctive, but without a marquee artist signature driving premium, art appeal is solid but not a standalone conviction driver.
catalyst
30d momentum is flat 0% and PSA 10 comps at $2 is a red flag — either no graded market exists or it has collapsed. Zero timing edge visible.
Graded comps on record
$2
PSA 10
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Market data recorded 2026-07-10 from licensed market sources. MASTER records prices daily and never invents a number — estimated values are always labeled. Not financial advice.