Pikachu VMAX
Vivid Voltage · 188 · Rainbow Rare
Current Prices
Set
Vivid VoltageNummer
188
Seltenheit
Rainbow Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
15,435
Last Updated
Mar 7, 2026
About Pikachu VMAX
Pikachu VMAX is a secret rare card — among the rarest and hardest-to-pull cards in Vivid Voltage, numbered 188 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. As a premium-valued card, Pikachu VMAX is worth protecting in a sleeve and top-loader at minimum — professional grading may further enhance its value.
Pikachu VMAX Price Analysis
The current market price for Pikachu VMAX from Vivid Voltage is $128.42 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $100.00 to a high of $1,000. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $400.00 — approximately 3.1x the ungraded market price. The card has seen a -16.3% 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 (15,435+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Pikachu VMAX
Professional grading is available for Pikachu VMAX and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: AOG 8 5, AOG 9, AOG 9 5, BGS 10, BGS 9, BGS 9 5, CGC 10, CGC 9 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. At this value, professional grading is strongly recommended. A high grade can significantly increase the card's market value and provides authentication and protection.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 10 | $292.60 | $290.00 | $374.99 | 210 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 9 5 | $375.00 | $349.99 | $400.00 | 220 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 9 | $300.00 | $109.99 | $300.00 | 200 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $499.99 | $100.00 | $1,200 | 2,130 |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $128.42 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 9 | $162.00 | $143.99 | $299.68 | 415 |
| cardmarket unsold | AOG 8 5 | $178.94 | $178.94 | $178.94 | 115 |
| cardmarket unsold | AOG 9 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 | 115 |
| cardmarket unsold | AOG 9 5 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | 220 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 10 | $700.00 | $700.00 | $700.00 | 110 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 9 | $349.95 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 105 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 9 5 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 95 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGS 9 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 95 |
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 8 5 | $150.00 | $134.99 | $179.00 | 330 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 8 | $299.99 | $299.99 | $299.99 | 95 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 9 | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 | 115 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $160.00 | $129.99 | $320.00 | 1,380 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 5 | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,100 | 95 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 9 5 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $279.99 | 325 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $400.00 | $300.00 | $1,700 | 1,380 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $140.00 | $100.00 | $1,000 | 7,685 |
Is Pikachu VMAX a Good Investment?
Secret rare cards like Pikachu VMAX sit at the top of the collectibility pyramid. Their extreme pull rates make them naturally scarce, which tends to support long-term value. 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.
