Pikachu VMAX (Japanese)
S8b: VMAX Climax · 046/184 · Triple Rare
Current Prices
Set
S8b: VMAX ClimaxNumber
046/184
Rarity
Triple Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Pikachu VMAX (Japanese) Worth?
Pikachu VMAX (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S8b: VMAX Climax set, card number 046/184. 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.
Pikachu VMAX (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Pikachu VMAX (Japanese) (S8b: VMAX Climax, 046/184) is worth around $4.35 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.35, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $3.39. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $50.00 — about 11x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $20.25.
Is It Worth Grading Pikachu VMAX (Japanese)?
Grading Pikachu VMAX (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.35) and a PSA 10 ($50.00) is about $45.65 — a 11x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $20.25, CGC 10 $33.53, CGC 9.5 $14.00. 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 | $3.98 | $3.98 | $3.98 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.80 | $4.49 | $5.09 | 81 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $19.40 | $19.40 | $19.40 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $26.25 | $26.25 | $26.25 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $33.53 | $33.53 | $33.53 | 56 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $5.51 | $5.51 | $5.51 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $18.99 | $18.99 | $18.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 35 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $26.99 | $26.99 | $26.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $20.25 | $20.00 | $20.50 | 27 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $20.74 | $20.74 | $20.74 | 3 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.39 | $4.48 | $4.49 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.35 | $3.72 | $4.38 | 436 |
Is Pikachu VMAX (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Pikachu VMAX (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 Pikachu VMAX (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
