Charizard VMAX
Darkness Ablaze · 20 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Set
Darkness AblazeNummer
20
Seltenheit
Ultra Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
12,480
Last Updated
Mar 5, 2026
About Charizard VMAX
Charizard VMAX is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from Darkness Ablaze, numbered 20 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. With a mid-range market value, Charizard VMAX is a solid addition to any collection and a card worth keeping in good condition.
Charizard VMAX Price Analysis
The current market price for Charizard VMAX from Darkness Ablaze is $47.82 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $29.95 to a high of $399.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $224.50 — approximately 4.7x the ungraded market price. The card has seen a -5.7% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. With a high volume of recorded sales (12,480+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Charizard VMAX
Professional grading is available for Charizard VMAX and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: AOG 10, AOG 9, AOG 9 5, BGS 9 5, CGC 10, EGS 9, GSG 8 5, GSG 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. Grading is worth considering for this card, especially if it is in excellent condition. The price difference between ungraded and a PSA 10 can be substantial at this tier.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | AOG 9 | $68.00 | $39.99 | $68.00 | 145 |
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 8 5 | $47.50 | $37.50 | $55.00 | 145 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 9 | $75.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $47.82 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | EGS 9 | $95.00 | $39.99 | $100.00 | 190 |
| cardmarket unsold | AOG 10 | $149.99 | $149.99 | $149.99 | 34 |
| cardmarket unsold | AOG 9 5 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 31 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 9 5 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $350.00 | 120 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 10 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $179.90 | 100 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 8 | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | 30 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 9 | $80.00 | $75.00 | $120.00 | 170 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 9 | $139.99 | $139.99 | $139.99 | 31 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 9 5 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $149.95 | 130 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 8 | $49.99 | $120.00 | $120.00 | 32 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $149.99 | $58.00 | $149.99 | 195 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $39.99 | $29.95 | $399.99 | 10,045 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 9 5 | $107.50 | $105.00 | $299.00 | 200 |
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 9 | $50.00 | $49.99 | $50.00 | 55 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $224.50 | $129.95 | $279.99 | 245 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $98.99 | $45.00 | $199.00 | 570 |
Is Charizard VMAX a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Charizard VMAX is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
