Falinks (Japanese)
S8b: VMAX Climax · 204/184 · Character Rare
Current Prices
Set
S8b: VMAX ClimaxNumber
204/184
Rarity
Character Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Falinks (Japanese) Worth?
Falinks (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S8b: VMAX Climax set, card number 204/184. 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.
Falinks (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Falinks (Japanese) (S8b: VMAX Climax, 204/184) is worth around $2.30 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.30, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $1.20. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.30, Lightly Played $1.98, Moderately Played $1.67, Heavily Played $1.20 — 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 $33.50 — about 15x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $19.99.
Is It Worth Grading Falinks (Japanese)?
Grading Falinks (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.30) and a PSA 10 ($33.50) is about $31.20 — a 15x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $19.99, CGC 10 $17.01, 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 | CGC 9 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.74 | $3.74 | $3.74 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $7.52 | $7.52 | $7.52 | 57 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $20.73 | $20.73 | $20.73 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $17.01 | $17.01 | $17.01 | 40 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $1.04 | $1.04 | $1.04 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $33.50 | $33.50 | $33.50 | 35 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $5.33 | $5.33 | $5.33 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $8.14 | $8.14 | $8.14 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $21.52 | $21.52 | $21.52 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 6 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.20 | $1.20 | $1.20 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.98 | $1.98 | $1.98 | 26 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.67 | $1.67 | $1.67 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.30 | $1.80 | $2.95 | 505 |
Is Falinks (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Falinks (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 Falinks (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
