Flaaffy (Japanese)
S8b: VMAX Climax · 194/184 · Character Rare
Current Prices
Set
S8b: VMAX ClimaxNumber
194/184
Rarity
Character Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Flaaffy (Japanese) Worth?
Flaaffy (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S8b: VMAX Climax set, card number 194/184. 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.
Flaaffy (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Flaaffy (Japanese) (S8b: VMAX Climax, 194/184) is worth around $4.17 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.17, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $1.50. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.17, Lightly Played $3.52, Moderately Played $1.50 — 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 $36.99 — about 8.9x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $18.00.
Is It Worth Grading Flaaffy (Japanese)?
Grading Flaaffy (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.17) and a PSA 10 ($36.99) is about $32.82 — a 8.9x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $18.00, CGC 10 $12.53, CGC 9.5 $15.50. 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 | NEAR MINT | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 57 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $12.53 | $11.27 | $13.79 | 23 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $36.99 | $36.99 | $36.99 | 34 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $15.99 | $15.99 | $15.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 18 |
| ebay | PSA 9 5 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $7.51 | $7.51 | $7.51 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.52 | $3.52 | $3.52 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.17 | $4.17 | $5.48 | 325 |
Is Flaaffy (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Flaaffy (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 Flaaffy (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
