Sylveon V (Japanese)
S8b: VMAX Climax · 231/184 · Character Super Rare
Current Prices
Set
S8b: VMAX ClimaxNumber
231/184
Rarity
Character Super Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Sylveon V (Japanese) Worth?
Sylveon V (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S8b: VMAX Climax set, card number 231/184. 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.
Sylveon V (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Sylveon V (Japanese) (S8b: VMAX Climax, 231/184) is worth around $37.41 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $37.41, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $12.50. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $37.41, Lightly Played $34.29, Moderately Played $12.50 — 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 $126.56 — about 3.4x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $41.00.
Is It Worth Grading Sylveon V (Japanese)?
Grading Sylveon V (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($37.41) and a PSA 10 ($126.56) is about $89.15 — a 3.4x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $41.00, CGC 10 $150.00, CGC 9.5 $51.42. 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 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $43.96 | $43.96 | $43.96 | 21 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $110.97 | $110.97 | $110.97 | 1 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $30.66 | $30.66 | $30.66 | 1 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $46.59 | $46.59 | $46.59 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 39 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $51.42 | $51.42 | $51.42 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $126.56 | $126.56 | $126.56 | 37 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $12.50 | $10.50 | $14.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $38.62 | $38.62 | $38.62 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 26 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $34.29 | $34.29 | $34.29 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $37.41 | $36.00 | $37.99 | 101 |
Is Sylveon V (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Sylveon V (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 Sylveon V (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
