Abomasnow (Japanese)
S8b: VMAX Climax · 185/184 · Character Rare
Current Prices
Set
S8b: VMAX ClimaxNumber
185/184
Rarity
Character Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Abomasnow (Japanese) Worth?
Abomasnow (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S8b: VMAX Climax set, card number 185/184. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Abomasnow (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Abomasnow (Japanese) (S8b: VMAX Climax, 185/184) is worth around $1.48 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.48, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $0.80. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $1.48, Lightly Played $1.39, Heavily Played $0.80 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $34.00 — about 23x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $16.40.
Is It Worth Grading Abomasnow (Japanese)?
Grading Abomasnow (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.48) and a PSA 10 ($34.00) is about $32.52 — a 23x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $16.40, CGC 10 $10.50, CGC 9.5 $14.99. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.97 | $1.97 | $1.97 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.19 | $2.19 | $2.19 | 69 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 40 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $1.16 | $1.16 | $1.16 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $16.40 | $16.40 | $16.40 | 3 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.80 | $0.80 | $0.80 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.39 | $1.39 | $1.39 | 26 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.48 | $1.17 | $1.75 | 693 |
Is Abomasnow (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Abomasnow (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Abomasnow (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
