Rayquaza VMAX
Evolving Skies · 218 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Zestaw
Evolving SkiesNumer
218
Rzadkość
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
5,360
Last Updated
Mar 5, 2026
About Rayquaza VMAX
Rayquaza VMAX is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from Evolving Skies, numbered 218 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. Rayquaza VMAX is a high-end collectible that commands significant market value. Proper storage and professional grading are strongly recommended for cards at this price tier.
Rayquaza VMAX Price Analysis
The current market price for Rayquaza VMAX from Evolving Skies is $680.38 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $325.00 to a high of $2,300. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $2,300 — approximately 3.4x the ungraded market price. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +1.6% change. With a high volume of recorded sales (5,360+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Rayquaza VMAX
Professional grading is available for Rayquaza VMAX and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: AOG 9, AOG 9 5, BGS 9 5, GSG 8 5, MTG 9 5, PCA 9 5, PGS 8, PSA 10. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. For a card at this price level, professional grading is essential. The authentication, protection, and potential value increase make it a worthwhile investment. Consider PSA, BGS, or CGC depending on your preference.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 9 5 | $1,150 | $750.00 | $850.00 | 320 |
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 8 5 | $594.50 | $599.00 | $599.99 | 130 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $1,350 | $600.00 | $1,500 | 875 |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $680.38 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | AOG 9 | $699.99 | $699.99 | $699.99 | 105 |
| cardmarket unsold | AOG 9 5 | $780.00 | $780.00 | $780.00 | 100 |
| cardmarket unsold | MTG 9 5 | $710.00 | $710.00 | $710.00 | 100 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 8 | $580.00 | $580.00 | $580.00 | 26 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $2,300 | $1,800 | $3,500 | 435 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 8 | $650.00 | $750.00 | $790.00 | 150 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $899.99 | $899.99 | $950.00 | 320 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $870.90 | $325.00 | $2,300 | 2,535 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 9 5 | $1,598 | $1,200 | $1,700 | 230 |
Is Rayquaza VMAX a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Rayquaza VMAX is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. 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.
