Cinderace VMAX
SWSH08: Fusion Strike · 045/264 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
045/264
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Cinderace VMAX Worth?
Cinderace VMAX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SWSH08: Fusion Strike, card number 045/264. 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.
Cinderace VMAX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Cinderace VMAX (SWSH08: Fusion Strike, 045/264) is worth around $2.40 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.40, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.67. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.40, Lightly Played $2.39, Moderately Played $2.03, Heavily Played $1.83, Damaged $1.67 — 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 $85.00 — about 35x 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 Cinderace VMAX?
Grading Cinderace VMAX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.40) and a PSA 10 ($85.00) is about $82.60 — a 35x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $17.50, CGC 10 $89.99, BGS 9.5 $6.50. 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 | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.39 | $5.39 | $5.39 | 66 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $89.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | 34 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.10 | $9.10 | $9.10 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 25 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 5 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.67 | $1.67 | $1.67 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.83 | $1.83 | $1.83 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.39 | $1.68 | $2.36 | 310 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.03 | $2.03 | $2.03 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.40 | $1.25 | $4.14 | 2,710 |
Is Cinderace VMAX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Cinderace 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 Cinderace VMAX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
