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Rockruff (Japanese) Pokemon card from S8b: VMAX Climax

Rockruff (Japanese)

S8b: VMAX Climax · 202/184 · Character Rare

Current Prices

Market Price $2.34
Low $2.03
High $3.00
PSA 10 $36.00
PSA 9 $30.00
30-Day Trend +0.0%

Number

202/184

Rarity

Character Rare

Variant

Holofoil

Market

US (TCGplayer)

Last Updated

Jun 9, 2026

What Is Rockruff (Japanese) Worth?

Rockruff (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S8b: VMAX Climax set, card number 202/184. 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.

Rockruff (Japanese) Value Breakdown

As of 2026, Rockruff (Japanese) (S8b: VMAX Climax, 202/184) is worth around $2.34 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.34, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $0.93. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.34, Lightly Played $2.13, Moderately Played $0.93 — 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 $36.00 — about 15x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $30.00.

Is It Worth Grading Rockruff (Japanese)?

Grading Rockruff (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.34) and a PSA 10 ($36.00) is about $33.66 — a 15x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $30.00, CGC 10 $20.00, CGC 9.5 $9.50. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.

Detailed Price Breakdown

SourceCondition / GradeAverage
ebayLIGHTLY PLAYED$2.50
ebayNEAR MINT$2.65
ebayBGS 10$250.00
ebayBGS 9 5$27.43
ebayCGC 10$20.00
ebayCGC 9 5$9.50
ebayPSA 10$36.00
ebayPSA 8$12.25
ebayPSA 9$30.00
ebaySGC 10$5.50
ebayTAG 10$24.00
tcgplayerLIGHTLY PLAYED$2.13
tcgplayerMODERATELY PLAYED$0.93
tcgplayerNEAR MINT$2.34

Is Rockruff (Japanese) a Good Buy?

Rockruff (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 Rockruff (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.

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