Charizard (Japanese)
S8b: VMAX Climax · 187/184 · Character Rare
Current Prices
Set
S8b: VMAX ClimaxNumber
187/184
Rarity
Character Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
What Is Charizard (Japanese) Worth?
Charizard (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S8b: VMAX Climax set, card number 187/184. 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.
Charizard (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Charizard (Japanese) (S8b: VMAX Climax, 187/184) is worth around $13.12 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $13.12, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $6.50. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $13.12, Lightly Played $10.34, Moderately Played $9.50, Damaged $6.50 — 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 $58.00 — about 4.4x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $24.99.
Is It Worth Grading Charizard (Japanese)?
Grading Charizard (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($13.12) and a PSA 10 ($58.00) is about $44.88 — a 4.4x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $24.99, CGC 10 $42.99, CGC 9.5 $20.00. 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 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $21.35 | $21.35 | $21.35 | 31 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $53.60 | $53.60 | $53.60 | 3 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $33.62 | $33.62 | $33.62 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $159.77 | $159.77 | $159.77 | 29 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $42.99 | $42.99 | $42.99 | 55 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $23.75 | $23.75 | $23.75 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $25.43 | $25.43 | $25.43 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 19 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $58.00 | $58.00 | $58.00 | 60 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $10.02 | $10.02 | $10.02 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $18.99 | $18.99 | $18.99 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 21 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $37.95 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 9 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $10.34 | $10.34 | $10.34 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $13.12 | $10.91 | $19.12 | 436 |
Is Charizard (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Charizard (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 Charizard (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
