Dark Vaporeon #134 Value
Japanese Rocket Gang · Card 134
Dark Vaporeon #134 comes from the Japanese Rocket Gang set, one of those Team Rocket era releases that still gets collectors talking thanks to its dark-card artwork and the nostalgia baked into that whole lineup. If you are searching for a straightforward Dark Vaporeon value, here it is: a raw copy sits at $5, while a pristine PSA 10 climbs all the way to $854. That kind of spread is exactly why this card keeps showing up in grading conversations and pack-opening threads alike.
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Dark Vaporeon price history
Ungraded value is $4.55, up 14% over the past year, with an all-time high of $7.74 in May 2026.
Market value over time by grade. Hover for any month; tap a grade to toggle its line.
Dark Vaporeon price at every grade
The market value at each PSA grade, with how many exist (population). 1,121 graded copies exist — only 275 are PSA 10.
| Grade | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $4.55 | — |
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $854 | 275 |
| Grade 9 | $77 | 449 |
| Grade 8 | $36 | 202 |
| Grade 7 | $32 | 63 |
| Grade 6 | $19 | 58 |
| Grade 5 | $16 | 39 |
| Grade 4 | $14 | 13 |
| Grade 3 | $7.35 | 11 |
| Grade 2 | $7.00 | 5 |
| Grade 1 | $40 | 6 |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Grade values are PSA-based; population is split by grading company.
Dark Vaporeon — collector's take
Is Dark Vaporeon worth grading?
So is Dark Vaporeon worth grading? Let's talk it through honestly. A PSA 10 books out at 187.6 times what the raw card sells for, which sounds like a no-brainer until you remember that gem mint is genuinely hard to land. Out of the graded population, only 275 copies have made it to that top grade, so plenty of submissions come back as a Grade 9 instead, which sits at $77, a nice bump but nowhere near the PSA 10 number. Grading costs money and time no matter what grade you get back, and there is real risk your card comes back with a crease or a corner ding you never noticed. If your copy looks sharp under a loupe, centered well and clean at the edges, it can be worth the gamble. If it is soft around the corners, you might be better off keeping it raw or selling as is.
How rare is it?
Across every grading company combined, there are 1,121 total graded copies of Dark Vaporeon on record, and only 275 of those earned a PSA 10. That means gem mint copies make up a fairly small slice of an already limited pool, which is part of why the price gap between raw and PSA 10 is so wide. When a population is this contained, every additional PSA 10 that surfaces matters, and it helps explain why the top grade commands such a premium over a common raw copy.
Where to pull it
This is where PackSpy's real pull data comes in handy, since price guides alone won't tell you where a card like this actually shows up. We have recorded Dark Vaporeon pulled 16 times across sites including mnstr, collector-crypt and courtyard, with the biggest recorded pull reaching $218. It has turned up in Pack 1, the Starter Pokémon Gacha Pack and the Pokémon Ultra Pack, so those are the listings worth keeping an eye on if you are hoping to pull one yourself rather than buy it outright. Just remember that opening packs is a gamble by nature, and most rips do not come close to covering what you paid, so treat any pull like this as a bonus, not a plan.
Questions people ask
How much is Dark Vaporeon worth?
A raw, ungraded Dark Vaporeon is valued at $5, while a Grade 9 sells for $77 and a PSA 10 reaches $854. The jump between grades shows just how much condition and grading affect what this card is actually worth.
Is Dark Vaporeon worth grading?
It can be, since a PSA 10 is worth 187.6 times the raw price, but gem mint is genuinely tough to hit with only 275 PSA 10 copies on record. Check your card closely for centering and edge wear before you send it in, since grading costs and risk are real.
What set is Dark Vaporeon from?
Dark Vaporeon #134 comes from the Japanese Rocket Gang set, part of the Team Rocket era of Pokemon cards. It is one of the more sought after cards from that release among collectors chasing the dark-themed Pokemon artwork.
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