Chandelure VMAX
SWSH08: Fusion Strike · 040/264 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
040/264
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Chandelure VMAX Worth?
Chandelure VMAX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SWSH08: Fusion Strike, card number 040/264. 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.
Chandelure VMAX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Chandelure VMAX (SWSH08: Fusion Strike, 040/264) is worth around $2.72 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.72, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.08. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.72, Lightly Played $2.25, Moderately Played $1.57, Heavily Played $1.35, Damaged $1.08 — 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 $65.00 — about 24x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $40.00.
Is It Worth Grading Chandelure VMAX?
Grading Chandelure VMAX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.72) and a PSA 10 ($65.00) is about $62.28 — a 24x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $40.00, CGC 10 $29.00, CGC 9.5 $9.49. 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 | $3.37 | $3.37 | $3.37 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.79 | $4.79 | $4.79 | 74 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $128.17 | $128.17 | $128.17 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $9.49 | $9.49 | $9.49 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 16 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.08 | $1.08 | $1.08 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.35 | $1.34 | $1.34 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.25 | $2.00 | $2.64 | 243 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.57 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 37 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.72 | $1.10 | $4.80 | 2,811 |
Is Chandelure VMAX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Chandelure 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 Chandelure VMAX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
