Vaporeon VMAX
SWSH07: Evolving Skies · 030/203 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
030/203
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Vaporeon VMAX Worth?
Vaporeon VMAX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SWSH07: Evolving Skies, card number 030/203. 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 VMAX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Vaporeon VMAX (SWSH07: Evolving Skies, 030/203) is worth around $9.78 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $9.78, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $4.45. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $9.78, Lightly Played $7.84, Moderately Played $6.77, Heavily Played $4.92, Damaged $4.45 — 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 $59.00 — about 6.0x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $24.99.
Is It Worth Grading Vaporeon VMAX?
Grading Vaporeon VMAX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($9.78) and a PSA 10 ($59.00) is about $49.22 — a 6.0x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $24.99, CGC 10 $27.97, 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $12.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | 95 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $86.91 | $86.91 | $86.91 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $36.98 | $36.98 | $36.98 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $27.97 | $27.97 | $27.97 | 34 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $59.00 | $59.00 | $59.00 | 41 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 33 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.45 | $4.45 | $4.45 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.92 | $4.92 | $4.92 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.84 | $8.05 | $9.03 | 238 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.77 | $6.77 | $6.77 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $9.78 | $7.59 | $12.95 | 2,601 |
Is Vaporeon VMAX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Vaporeon 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 Vaporeon VMAX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
