Cook (Japanese)
S8b: VMAX Climax · 260/184 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Set
S8b: VMAX ClimaxNumber
260/184
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Cook (Japanese) Worth?
Cook (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S8b: VMAX Climax set, card number 260/184. 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.
Cook (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Cook (Japanese) (S8b: VMAX Climax, 260/184) is worth around $1.62 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.62, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $1.67. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $26.00 — about 16x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $13.68.
Is It Worth Grading Cook (Japanese)?
Grading Cook (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.62) and a PSA 10 ($26.00) is about $24.38 — a 16x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $13.68, CGC 9.5 $8.50. 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 | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 21 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $13.68 | $13.68 | $13.68 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.67 | $1.67 | $1.67 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.62 | $1.61 | $1.62 | 40 |
Is Cook (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Cook (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 Cook (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
