Pikachu VMAX
SWSH04: Vivid Voltage · 044/185 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
044/185
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Pikachu VMAX Worth?
Pikachu VMAX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SWSH04: Vivid Voltage, card number 044/185. 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.
Pikachu VMAX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Pikachu VMAX (SWSH04: Vivid Voltage, 044/185) is worth around $10.56 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $10.56, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $3.68. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $10.56, Lightly Played $8.19, Moderately Played $5.82, Heavily Played $6.07, Damaged $3.68 — 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 $79.99 — about 7.6x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $29.00.
Is It Worth Grading Pikachu VMAX?
Grading Pikachu VMAX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($10.56) and a PSA 10 ($79.99) is about $69.43 — a 7.6x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $29.00, CGC 10 $26.00, CGC 9.5 $100.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $8.44 | $8.44 | $8.44 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $10.01 | $7.50 | $11.55 | 184 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $63.56 | $63.56 | $63.56 | 3 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $30.96 | $30.96 | $30.96 | 2 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $23.98 | $23.98 | $23.98 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 22 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 13 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 40 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $20.34 | $20.34 | $20.34 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $12.51 | $12.51 | $12.51 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 17 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 103 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 34 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.68 | $3.68 | $3.68 | 24 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $6.07 | $6.07 | $6.07 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $8.19 | $7.00 | $8.59 | 355 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.82 | $5.82 | $5.82 | 51 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $10.56 | $4.01 | $19.99 | 3,052 |
Is Pikachu VMAX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Pikachu 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 Pikachu VMAX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
