Gengar VMAX
SWSH08: Fusion Strike · 157/264 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
157/264
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Gengar VMAX Worth?
Gengar VMAX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SWSH08: Fusion Strike, card number 157/264. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Gengar VMAX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Gengar VMAX (SWSH08: Fusion Strike, 157/264) is worth around $47.55 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $47.55, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $16.67. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $47.55, Lightly Played $37.72, Moderately Played $25.81, Heavily Played $17.55, Damaged $16.67 — 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 $161.00 — about 3.4x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $64.99.
Is It Worth Grading Gengar VMAX?
Grading Gengar VMAX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($47.55) and a PSA 10 ($161.00) is about $113.45 — a 3.4x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $64.99, CGC 10 $175.00, CGC 9.5 $29.99. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $17.90 | $17.90 | $17.90 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $27.69 | $27.69 | $27.69 | 14 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $45.33 | $45.00 | $46.00 | 271 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $139.05 | $139.05 | $139.05 | 8 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $63.88 | $63.88 | $63.88 | 1 |
| ebay | AOG 10 | $176.04 | $176.04 | $176.04 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 | 9 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $24.48 | $24.48 | $24.48 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $68.00 | $68.00 | $68.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 | 59 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.45 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $161.00 | $150.00 | $172.00 | 190 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $37.69 | $37.69 | $37.69 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $64.99 | $64.99 | $64.99 | 106 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $92.00 | $92.00 | $92.00 | 5 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 6 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 | 8 |
| ebay | TAG 5 | $22.49 | $22.49 | $22.49 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 7 5 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $16.67 | $18.81 | $20.15 | 72 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $17.55 | $19.99 | $21.00 | 32 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $37.72 | $32.33 | $44.75 | 559 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $25.81 | $25.63 | $32.00 | 101 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $47.55 | $30.01 | $69.98 | 3,640 |
Is Gengar VMAX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Gengar VMAX is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Gengar VMAX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
