Vaporeon (Japanese)
S8b: VMAX Climax · 189/184 · Character Rare
Current Prices
Set
S8b: VMAX ClimaxNumber
189/184
Rarity
Character Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Vaporeon (Japanese) Worth?
Vaporeon (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S8b: VMAX Climax set, card number 189/184. 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.
Vaporeon (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Vaporeon (Japanese) (S8b: VMAX Climax, 189/184) is worth around $11.75 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $11.75, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $11.75, Lightly Played $10.71, Moderately Played $10.98, Damaged $0.99 — 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 $47.99 — about 4.1x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $17.50.
Is It Worth Grading Vaporeon (Japanese)?
Grading Vaporeon (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($11.75) and a PSA 10 ($47.99) is about $36.24 — a 4.1x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $17.50, CGC 10 $45.47, CGC 9.5 $25.00. 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 | DAMAGED | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $13.99 | $13.99 | $13.99 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $12.49 | $12.49 | $12.49 | 85 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $54.71 | $54.71 | $54.71 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 7 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $11.33 | $6.50 | $14.50 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $13.65 | $12.06 | $15.24 | 25 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $45.47 | $44.95 | $45.99 | 65 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $15.99 | $15.99 | $15.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $10.83 | $10.83 | $10.83 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $47.99 | $47.99 | $47.99 | 45 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 25 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $59.00 | $59.00 | $59.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $10.71 | $10.71 | $10.71 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $10.98 | $10.98 | $10.98 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $11.75 | $10.50 | $15.00 | 455 |
Is Vaporeon (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Vaporeon (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 Vaporeon (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
