Kingdra (Japanese)
S8b: VMAX Climax · 190/184 · Character Rare
Current Prices
Set
S8b: VMAX ClimaxNumber
190/184
Rarity
Character Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Kingdra (Japanese) Worth?
Kingdra (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S8b: VMAX Climax set, card number 190/184. 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.
Kingdra (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Kingdra (Japanese) (S8b: VMAX Climax, 190/184) is worth around $6.02 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $6.02, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $4.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $6.02, Lightly Played $5.76, Heavily Played $4.00 — 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 $59.99 — about 10.0x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $19.17.
Is It Worth Grading Kingdra (Japanese)?
Grading Kingdra (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($6.02) and a PSA 10 ($59.99) is about $53.97 — a 10.0x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $19.17, CGC 10 $81.00, CGC 9.5 $7.50. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.99 | $8.99 | $8.99 | 107 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $33.28 | $33.28 | $33.28 | 1 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $25.29 | $25.29 | $25.29 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $81.00 | $81.00 | $81.00 | 58 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 34 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $19.17 | $19.17 | $19.17 | 12 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $21.22 | $21.22 | $21.22 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $32.82 | $32.82 | $32.82 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.76 | $5.76 | $5.76 | 28 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $6.02 | $4.99 | $6.50 | 539 |
Is Kingdra (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Kingdra (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 Kingdra (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
