Rayquaza VMAX (Japanese)
S8b: VMAX Climax · 252/184 · Character Super Rare
Current Prices
Set
S8b: VMAX ClimaxNumber
252/184
Rarity
Character Super 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 252/184. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Rayquaza VMAX (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Rayquaza VMAX (Japanese) (S8b: VMAX Climax, 252/184) is worth around $63.61 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $63.61, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $50.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $63.61, Lightly Played $54.06, Moderately Played $50.00 — 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 $230.00 — about 3.6x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $56.00.
Is It Worth Grading Rayquaza VMAX (Japanese)?
Grading Rayquaza VMAX (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($63.61) and a PSA 10 ($230.00) is about $166.39 — a 3.6x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $56.00, CGC 10 $124.01, CGC 9.5 $85.99. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $63.99 | $63.99 | $63.99 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $81.60 | $81.60 | $81.60 | 20 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $89.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 | 17 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $124.01 | $124.01 | $124.01 | 62 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $66.00 | $66.00 | $66.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $85.99 | $85.99 | $85.99 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 | 78 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $22.28 | $22.28 | $22.28 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $42.11 | $42.11 | $42.11 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $64.00 | $64.00 | $64.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 9 5 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 6 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $54.06 | $54.06 | $54.06 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $63.61 | $63.61 | $63.61 | 101 |
Is Rayquaza VMAX (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Rayquaza VMAX (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. 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.
