Flapple (Japanese)
S8b: VMAX Climax · 186/184 · Character Rare
Current Prices
Set
S8b: VMAX ClimaxNumber
186/184
Rarity
Character Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Flapple (Japanese) Worth?
Flapple (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S8b: VMAX Climax set, card number 186/184. 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.
Flapple (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Flapple (Japanese) (S8b: VMAX Climax, 186/184) is worth around $1.60 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.60, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $1.14. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $1.60, Lightly Played $1.59, Moderately Played $1.14 — 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 $32.99 — about 21x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $14.50.
Is It Worth Grading Flapple (Japanese)?
Grading Flapple (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.60) and a PSA 10 ($32.99) is about $31.39 — a 21x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $14.50, CGC 10 $7.50, BGS 9.5 $1.25. 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 | $1.36 | $1.36 | $1.36 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.95 | $2.95 | $2.95 | 62 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 47 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $10.79 | $10.79 | $10.79 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $32.99 | $32.99 | $32.99 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 11 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 4 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $12.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.59 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 50 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.14 | $1.14 | $1.14 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.60 | $0.99 | $2.00 | 603 |
Is Flapple (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Flapple (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 Flapple (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
