Rayquaza VMAX (Japanese)
S8b: VMAX Climax · 120/184 · Triple Rare
Current Prices
Set
S8b: VMAX ClimaxNumber
120/184
Rarity
Triple Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Rayquaza VMAX (Japanese) Worth?
Rayquaza VMAX (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S8b: VMAX Climax set, card number 120/184. 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.
Rayquaza VMAX (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Rayquaza VMAX (Japanese) (S8b: VMAX Climax, 120/184) is worth around $2.23 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.23, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $1.50. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.23, Lightly Played $2.60, Moderately Played $1.99, Heavily Played $1.50 — 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 $42.00 — about 19x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $19.50.
Is It Worth Grading Rayquaza VMAX (Japanese)?
Grading Rayquaza VMAX (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.23) and a PSA 10 ($42.00) is about $39.77 — a 19x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $19.50, CGC 10 $25.00, CGC 9.5 $13.50. 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 | $2.45 | $2.45 | $2.45 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.96 | $2.69 | $3.22 | 62 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 54 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $16.99 | $16.99 | $16.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | 35 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $8.05 | $8.05 | $8.05 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 18 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.60 | $2.60 | $2.60 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.23 | $1.88 | $2.98 | 460 |
Is Rayquaza VMAX (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Rayquaza 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 Rayquaza VMAX (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
