Gardevoir (Japanese)
S8b: VMAX Climax · 196/184 · Character Rare
Current Prices
Set
S8b: VMAX ClimaxNumber
196/184
Rarity
Character Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Gardevoir (Japanese) Worth?
Gardevoir (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S8b: VMAX Climax set, card number 196/184. 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.
Gardevoir (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Gardevoir (Japanese) (S8b: VMAX Climax, 196/184) is worth around $3.12 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.12, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $2.69. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $3.12, Lightly Played $2.36, Moderately Played $2.69 — 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 $44.99 — about 14x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $17.26.
Is It Worth Grading Gardevoir (Japanese)?
Grading Gardevoir (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.12) and a PSA 10 ($44.99) is about $41.87 — a 14x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $17.26, CGC 10 $39.99, CGC 9.5 $11.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.30 | $5.30 | $5.30 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 82 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $60.55 | $60.55 | $60.55 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $13.52 | $13.52 | $13.52 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 30 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.95 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | 37 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $17.26 | $17.01 | $17.50 | 12 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.36 | $2.36 | $2.36 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.69 | $2.69 | $2.69 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.12 | $2.96 | $3.23 | 473 |
Is Gardevoir (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Gardevoir (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 Gardevoir (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
