Castform (Japanese)
S8b: VMAX Climax · 211/184 · Character Rare
Current Prices
Set
S8b: VMAX ClimaxNumber
211/184
Rarity
Character Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Castform (Japanese) Worth?
Castform (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S8b: VMAX Climax set, card number 211/184. 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.
Castform (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Castform (Japanese) (S8b: VMAX Climax, 211/184) is worth around $1.65 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.65, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $1.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $1.65, Lightly Played $1.43, Moderately Played $1.00 — 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 21x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $18.74.
Is It Worth Grading Castform (Japanese)?
Grading Castform (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.65) and a PSA 10 ($34.00) is about $32.35 — a 21x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $18.74, CGC 10 $17.75, 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 | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.46 | $3.46 | $3.46 | 49 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $17.75 | $15.00 | $20.50 | 39 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 34 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $18.74 | $18.74 | $18.74 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.43 | $1.43 | $1.43 | 33 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.65 | $1.43 | $1.99 | 668 |
Is Castform (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Castform (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 Castform (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
