Pikachu VMAX
SWSH11: Lost Origin Trainer Gallery · TG17/TG30 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
TG17/TG30
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 SWSH11: Lost Origin Trainer Gallery, card number TG17/TG30. 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.
Pikachu VMAX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Pikachu VMAX (SWSH11: Lost Origin Trainer Gallery, TG17/TG30) is worth around $92.52 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $92.52, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $41.58. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $92.52, Lightly Played $65.88, Moderately Played $56.47, Heavily Played $35.57, Damaged $41.58 — 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 $225.00 — about 2.4x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $85.49.
Is It Worth Grading Pikachu VMAX?
Grading Pikachu VMAX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($92.52) and a PSA 10 ($225.00) is about $132.48 — a 2.4x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $85.49, CGC 10 $178.44, CGC 9.5 $129.95. 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 | DAMAGED | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $84.99 | $84.99 | $84.99 | 46 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $148.88 | $148.88 | $148.88 | 5 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $58.83 | $58.83 | $58.83 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 | 8 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $73.00 | $73.00 | $73.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $74.00 | $74.00 | $74.00 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $178.44 | $178.44 | $178.44 | 45 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $129.95 | $129.95 | $129.95 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 | 91 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $66.00 | $66.00 | $66.00 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $85.49 | $85.49 | $85.49 | 37 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $82.00 | $82.00 | $82.00 | 3 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $54.00 | $54.00 | $54.00 | 3 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 4 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $72.50 | $72.50 | $72.50 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $41.58 | $41.58 | $41.58 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $35.57 | $35.57 | $35.57 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $65.88 | $65.88 | $65.88 | 117 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $56.47 | $61.31 | $61.31 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $92.52 | $79.99 | $102.63 | 992 |
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. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. 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.
