Mew VMAX #280 Value
Japanese VMAX Climax · Card 280
Mew VMAX #280 is one of the standout chase cards from the Japanese VMAX Climax set, the kind of pull that makes people stop shuffling their cards and just stare for a second. If you are trying to pin down Mew VMAX value, the short answer is that a raw copy runs $45, while a PSA 10 climbs all the way to $225. That gap alone tells you why so many collectors debate whether to grade or just enjoy it as is.
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Pulled 28× on PackSpy across Mnstr, Gachapull, Lastpack · biggest hit $989.
Found in packs: Pack 5 · Pack 1 · Pack 2 · titan
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Mew VMAX price history
Ungraded value is $45, up 68% over the past year, with an all-time high of $45 in June 2026.
Market value over time by grade. Hover for any month; tap a grade to toggle its line.
Mew VMAX price at every grade
The market value at each PSA grade, with how many exist (population). 3,869 graded copies exist — only 3,409 are PSA 10.
| Grade | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $45 | — |
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $225 | 3,409 |
| Grade 9 | $72 | 305 |
| Grade 8 | $29 | 100 |
| Grade 7 | $23 | 26 |
| Grade 6 | $18 | 16 |
| Grade 5 | $14 | 6 |
| Grade 4 | $12 | 6 |
| Grade 3 | $10 | 1 |
| Grade 2 | $9.00 | – |
| Grade 1 | – | – |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Grade values are PSA-based; population is split by grading company (PSA / CGC).
Mew VMAX — collector's take
Is Mew VMAX worth grading?
So is Mew VMAX worth grading? A PSA 10 sits at 5.0x the raw price, jumping from $45 ungraded to $225 in gem mint condition, and a Grade 9 lands in between at $72. That multiplier looks tempting, but grading is not free and it is not guaranteed. You are paying for the submission, waiting on turnaround, and hoping the centering and edges cooperate, and plenty of nice looking copies come back as a 9 instead of that perfect 10. If your card already looks clean under a loupe it might be worth the gamble, but if there is any visible wear, you may be better off enjoying it raw or reselling it as is rather than chasing a grade that is not a sure thing.
How rare is it?
Across all grading submissions, only 3,869 copies of Mew VMAX have been graded, and out of those, 3,409 came back as a PSA 10. That is a huge share sitting at the top grade, which tells you two things: when a copy is well centered and clean, it tends to grade beautifully, but that also means the market rewards near perfect copies rather than treating a PSA 10 as some rare miracle. The real scarcity shows up in raw supply and in copies that never get submitted at all, which is part of why the price gap between raw and graded stays so wide.
Where to pull it
This is where PackSpy actually earns its keep, because we track real pulls across pack opening sites instead of just guessing. We have recorded Mew VMAX pulled 28 times across mnstr, gachapull, and lastpack, showing up in listings like Pack 5, Pack 1, Pack 2, and titan. The biggest recorded pull hit $989, which is a reminder that these sites can pay off big on a good day, but it is still gambling, and most packs opened do not come close to covering what you spent. If you are hunting Mew VMAX specifically, watching where it has actually surfaced gives you a real edge over just opening blind.
Questions people ask
How much is Mew VMAX worth?
A raw or ungraded Mew VMAX #280 is valued at $45, a Grade 9 sits at $72, and a PSA 10 reaches $225. So the price really depends on condition and whether it has been graded at all.
Is Mew VMAX worth grading?
It can be, since a PSA 10 is worth 5.0x the raw price at $225 versus $45 ungraded. Just know that grading costs money and time, and not every copy comes back gem mint, so it is worth weighing the risk before you send it in.
What set is Mew VMAX from?
Mew VMAX #280 comes from the Japanese VMAX Climax set, a release known for packing in some of the most sought after holo cards of its era. It is one of the reasons this particular card gets searched so often by collectors checking Mew VMAX price.
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