Set market cap
17 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in POP Series 8
The top 10 cards are 86% of the set’s $280.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Chimchar | #12 | Common | $39.99 | $139.01 |
| 2 |  Riolu | #16 | Common | $35.00 | $157.77 |
| 3 |  Luxray | #3 | Rare | $34.94 | $281.05 |
| 4 |  Croagunk | #13 | Common | $29.32 | $101.00 |
| 5 |  Lucario | #2 | Rare | $24.78 | $250.00 |
| 6 |  Piplup | #15 | Common | $18.23 | $324.99 |
| 7 |  Happiny | #14 | Common | $16.48 | $72.00 |
| 8 |  Luxio | #8 | Uncommon | $15.82 | $80.00 |
| 9 |  Cherrim | #6 | Uncommon | $14.89 | $81.84 |
| 10 |  Roseanne's Research | #11 | Uncommon | $10.36 | $213.78 |
How POP Series 8 is built
Rarity breakdown
Price distribution
Most cards are bulk — the set’s value concentrates in a few chase cards.
Singles or sealed?
Sealed product comparison
Which POP Series 8 cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Strong PSA 10 premium — the math works only on gem-worthy copies.
Fees eat most of the margin. Grade to preserve a pristine pull, not for profit.
Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.
Protect your POP Series 8 cards
Even a modest set deserves basic protection — condition is most of a card’s value.
Every card worth more than bulk goes in a sleeve before anything else touches it.
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Sealed products
All cards 17
Most valuable cards in POP Series 8
- Lucario #2 — $24.78
- Piplup #15 — $18.23
- Luxray #3 — $18.10
- Cherrim #6 — $14.89
- Happiny #14 — $14.15
- Roseanne's Research #11 — $10.36
- Luxio #8 — $7.99
- Rare Candy #10 — $7.61
- Carnivine #7 — $6.28
- Turtwig #17 — $5.36
About POP Series 8
POP Series 8 is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the POP series, released on 2008-09-01. The set contains 17 cards. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $149.40, with Lucario #2 as the most valuable card at $24.78. Prices update nightly from live market data.