Cinderace VMAX #45 value & price
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Cinderace VMAX #45 comes from the Fusion Strike set, which landed in 2021 and quickly became a fan favorite for its clean, modern artwork. This one is a Holo Rare VMAX illustrated by 5ban Graphics, and it's got that big, bold VMAX presence collectors love to see in a binder. If you're trying to pin down Cinderace VMAX value right now, the raw card sits at $3, which puts it firmly in approachable territory for most collectors.
Price history
InteractiveRaw value is $2.93, down 2% over the past year, with an all-time high of $5.04 in December 2021.
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Cinderace VMAX price at every grade
Market value at each grade, with how many exist (population). 844 graded, only 456 are PSA 10.
| Grade | Value | Population | PSA / CGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $70 | 456 | 282 / 174 |
| PSA 9 | $19 | 253 | 135 / 118 |
| PSA 8 | $9.36 | 97 | 40 / 57 |
| PSA 7 | - | 17 | 9 / 8 |
| PSA 6 | - | 13 | 11 / 2 |
| PSA 5 | - | 4 | 3 / 1 |
| PSA 4 | - | 4 | 2 / 2 |
| PSA 3 | - | - | - / - |
| PSA 2 | - | - | - / - |
| PSA 1 | - | - | - / - |
| Raw / Ungraded | $2.93 | - | - |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Value shown is the PSA-grade market price; population is split by grading company (PSA / CGC).
Card details
- Card number
- 45 of 284
- Rarity
- Holo Rare VMAX
- Type
- Fire
- HP
- 320
- Stage
- VMAX
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- 2
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- Released
- 2021
Attacks
- G-Max Fireball230Fire · Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Burned. During your next turn, this Pokémon can't attack.
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The collector's take on Cinderace VMAX
Is Cinderace VMAX worth grading?
So is it worth grading? Let's talk it through. A raw Cinderace VMAX runs about $3, a Grade 9 sits at $19, and a PSA 10 jumps all the way up to $70, which works out to 23.4 times the raw price. That's a real gap, and it's the kind of gap that makes grading tempting. But grading costs money and takes time, and there's no guarantee your copy comes back gem mint. Out of the 833 copies graded so far, 449 have hit that PSA 10 mark, so more than half the graded pool gets there, which is honestly a decent shot if your card is centered well and free of whitening or edge wear. Still, look closely before you send it in. If it's got soft corners or a shaky surface, a Grade 9 at $19 might be the more realistic outcome, and that's fine too.
How rare is Cinderace VMAX?
Right now there are 833 total graded copies of Cinderace VMAX on record, and 449 of those are sitting at PSA 10. That's a meaningful chunk of the graded population reaching gem mint, which tells you this card grades reasonably well when it's in good shape to begin with. It's not an ultra scarce card in absolute terms, but the population numbers give you a real, grounded picture of where your copy stands if you're weighing whether to grade or just enjoy it raw.
Where can you pull Cinderace VMAX?
This is where PackSpy's data actually comes in handy, because we track real pulls across pack sites rather than just guessing. Cinderace VMAX has been pulled 193 times across tilt-rips, lastpack, and courtyard, so it's a card that does show up if you're opening digital packs on those platforms. The biggest recorded pull value we've logged for it is $35. It's turned up in packs like the Novice Pack, Rookie Pack, Pokemon Mini Pack, noobie, and starter, so if you're chasing it, those are the kinds of packs to keep an eye on. Just remember, opening packs is a gamble at the end of the day, and most rips don't turn a profit, so treat it as fun first and an investment second.
Questions people ask
How much is Cinderace VMAX worth?+
A raw, ungraded Cinderace VMAX #45 is currently valued at $3. Grading changes that picture quite a bit, with a Grade 9 worth $19 and a PSA 10 worth $70, so condition and certification make a real difference here.
Is Cinderace VMAX worth grading?+
It can be, since a PSA 10 sells for 23.4 times the raw price. Out of 833 graded copies, 449 have reached PSA 10, so the odds of gem mint aren't bad if your card looks clean, but grading always carries some cost and risk, so check your copy carefully first.
How much is a PSA 10 Cinderace VMAX worth?+
A PSA 10 Cinderace VMAX is worth $70, compared to just $3 for a raw copy. With 449 of the 833 graded copies hitting that gem mint grade, it's an achievable but still meaningful jump in value.
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