Eternatus VMAX
SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze · 117/189 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
117/189
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Eternatus VMAX Worth?
Eternatus VMAX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze, card number 117/189. 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.
Eternatus VMAX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Eternatus VMAX (SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze, 117/189) is worth around $4.43 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.43, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $3.74. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.43, Lightly Played $4.56, Moderately Played $4.04, Heavily Played $2.66, Damaged $3.74 — 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 $49.99 — about 11x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $25.00.
Is It Worth Grading Eternatus VMAX?
Grading Eternatus VMAX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.43) and a PSA 10 ($49.99) is about $45.56 — a 11x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $25.00, CGC 10 $17.00, CGC 9.5 $8.50. 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 | $3.57 | $3.00 | $4.13 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.45 | $3.45 | $3.45 | 89 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $11.39 | $11.39 | $11.39 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $8.88 | $8.88 | $8.88 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $1.04 | $1.04 | $1.04 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 26 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.74 | $3.74 | $3.74 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.66 | $2.60 | $2.60 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.56 | $3.44 | $4.12 | 234 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.04 | $4.40 | $4.40 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.43 | $3.49 | $7.99 | 1,912 |
Is Eternatus VMAX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Eternatus VMAX is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Eternatus VMAX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
