Pikachu VMAX #223 Value
Japanese VMAX Climax · Card 223
Pikachu VMAX #223 comes from the Japanese VMAX Climax set, one of the most beloved releases in the hobby for how it dressed up the classic Pikachu in that oversized VMAX treatment. If you're digging into Pikachu VMAX value, the short version is that this card sits at $90 raw, but climbs fast once it's graded, which is exactly why so many collectors keep coming back to it. It's the kind of card that pulls people in for the nostalgia and keeps them around once they see what a clean copy can actually fetch.
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Pikachu VMAX price history
Ungraded value is $90, up 74% over the past year, with an all-time high of $93 in June 2026.
Market value over time by grade. Hover for any month; tap a grade to toggle its line.
Pikachu VMAX price at every grade
The market value at each PSA grade, with how many exist (population). 11,734 graded copies exist — only 10,377 are PSA 10.
| Grade | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $90 | — |
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $329 | 10,377 |
| Grade 9 | $99 | 1,002 |
| Grade 8 | $66 | 211 |
| Grade 7 | $53 | 56 |
| Grade 6 | $31 | 49 |
| Grade 5 | $25 | 28 |
| Grade 4 | $21 | 6 |
| Grade 3 | $18 | 4 |
| Grade 2 | $16 | 1 |
| Grade 1 | – | – |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Grade values are PSA-based; population is split by grading company (PSA / CGC).
Pikachu VMAX — collector's take
Is Pikachu VMAX worth grading?
So is Pikachu VMAX worth grading? A PSA 10 sits at $329, which works out to 3.7x the raw price of $90, and a Grade 9 lands at $99. That gap between a 9 and a 10 tells you almost everything: gem mint is where the real money is, but getting there isn't guaranteed. Grading costs money and takes time, and there's no refund if your card comes back a 9 instead of a 10. If your copy already looks sharp under a light, with clean edges and no whitening, it's worth considering. If it's got soft corners or surface wear, you might be better off keeping it raw or selling as-is rather than gambling on the grade.
How rare is it?
Across all grading companies, there are 11,734 total graded copies of Pikachu VMAX on record, and out of those, 10,377 are PSA 10. That's a big chunk sitting at the top grade, which tells you two things: a lot of copies came out of packs in good shape, but it also means a PSA 10 isn't as rare as you might hope walking in. Still, population numbers like these are exactly why price guides matter less than knowing the real graded counts, since it shapes what buyers are actually willing to pay for a true gem mint copy versus a Grade 9 sitting just below it.
Where to pull it
PackSpy has tracked 105 recorded pulls of Pikachu VMAX across the pack sites we monitor, including packs, collector-crypt, courtyard, mnstr, tilt-rips, and lastpack. The biggest single pull we've logged came in at $12,576, which gives you a real sense of what's possible when this card hits. We've seen it turn up in products like Best of Sword & Shield, the Elite Pokémon Gacha Pack, the Starter Pokémon Gacha Pack, the Pokémon Pro Pack, and Pack 2. That said, pulling this card is still the exception, not the rule, and opening packs chasing it is a gamble where most rips don't pay off. If you want this one guaranteed, buying it directly on the secondary market is usually the more predictable route.
Questions people ask
How much is Pikachu VMAX worth?
A raw, ungraded Pikachu VMAX #223 is valued at $90. Once graded, that number moves depending on the grade, with a Grade 9 sitting at $99 and a PSA 10 reaching $329.
Is Pikachu VMAX worth grading?
It can be, since a PSA 10 sells for 3.7x what the raw card is worth. But grading costs money and there's no guarantee of gem mint, so it's worth being honest with yourself about the card's condition before sending it in.
What set is Pikachu VMAX from?
Pikachu VMAX #223 is from the Japanese VMAX Climax set, a release well known among collectors for its oversized Pikachu VMAX artwork and strong pull demand.
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