Blaziken VMAX (Japanese)
S8b: VMAX Climax · 217/184 · Character Super Rare
Current Prices
Set
S8b: VMAX ClimaxNumber
217/184
Rarity
Character Super Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Blaziken VMAX (Japanese) Worth?
Blaziken VMAX (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S8b: VMAX Climax set, card number 217/184. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Blaziken VMAX (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Blaziken VMAX (Japanese) (S8b: VMAX Climax, 217/184) is worth around $19.29 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $19.29, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $21.67. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $90.00 — about 4.7x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $31.99.
Is It Worth Grading Blaziken VMAX (Japanese)?
Grading Blaziken VMAX (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($19.29) and a PSA 10 ($90.00) is about $70.71 — a 4.7x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $31.99, CGC 10 $49.99, CGC 9.5 $40.99. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $25.48 | $25.48 | $25.48 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $21.69 | $21.69 | $21.69 | 16 |
| ebay | ACE 9 5 | $14.36 | $14.36 | $14.36 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $36.49 | $36.49 | $36.49 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $49.99 | $39.99 | $59.99 | 24 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $40.99 | $40.99 | $40.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 37 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $31.99 | $31.99 | $31.99 | 27 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $119.99 | $119.99 | $119.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $21.67 | $21.67 | $21.67 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $19.29 | $19.29 | $19.29 | 116 |
Is Blaziken VMAX (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Blaziken VMAX (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Blaziken VMAX (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
