Flareon (Japanese)
S8b: VMAX Climax · 188/184 · Character Rare
Current Prices
Set
S8b: VMAX ClimaxNumber
188/184
Rarity
Character Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Flareon (Japanese) Worth?
Flareon (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S8b: VMAX Climax set, card number 188/184. 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.
Flareon (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Flareon (Japanese) (S8b: VMAX Climax, 188/184) is worth around $10.13 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $10.13, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $5.25. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $10.13, Lightly Played $9.26, Moderately Played $5.25 — 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 $45.50 — about 4.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $30.00.
Is It Worth Grading Flareon (Japanese)?
Grading Flareon (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($10.13) and a PSA 10 ($45.50) is about $35.37 — a 4.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $30.00, CGC 10 $44.99, CGC 9.5 $11.49. 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 | $7.99 | $7.99 | $7.99 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $13.28 | $13.28 | $13.28 | 72 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $37.39 | $37.39 | $37.39 | 3 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $33.51 | $33.51 | $33.51 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 15 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $13.02 | $12.50 | $13.50 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 31 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | 59 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $11.49 | $11.49 | $11.49 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 | 47 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $17.94 | $17.94 | $17.94 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $17.95 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 23 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 11 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.26 | $9.26 | $9.26 | 26 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $10.13 | $11.75 | $11.75 | 414 |
Is Flareon (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Flareon (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 Flareon (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
