VMAX Pokémon Card Guide

Pokémon VMAX cards are very powerful-boosted cards that evolved from Pokémon V cards. VMAX cards were first introduced in the Sword & Shield expansion and have been very popular due to the artwork. The VMAX cards have artwork that covers the whole card and can have very detailed drawings on them. They can also have Secret Rainbow Rare printings that make the whole card have a glossy Holo rainbow.

These cards are also known for their extremely high Hit-Point value and very powerful attacks that make these cards valuable. There are so many VMAX cards out there, with some averaging $100 and others thousands.

Here are the top 10 VMAX Pokémon card values.

2020 Pokémon Japanese Full-Art Charizard VMAX Charizard HR Winner

This Charizard VMAX card was the Charizard HR Competition winner prize. Pokémon Centers and stores across Japan held Pokémon Charizard HR Competitions. A competition, that was invite-only, was held at the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo on July 17, 2020. This decided who the first winner for this card would go to. It is said that 600 copies of this card have been distributed, but only 160 have been PSA graded. This card has a low population and can go for more than $12,000 at auction.

PSA Population Report:

This Charizard VMAX has a graded PSA population of 160 cards. The lowest grade given, with 1 card, is an EX 5 condition. This card has a Mint 10 population of 146 cards, which is a majority of its grading.

2021 Pokémon Japanese Full-Art Umbreon VMAX Eevee Heroes-Hyper

This Umbreon VMAX card was included in the Japanese Eevee Heroes subset. released in May of 2021. This Evolving Skies print is illustrated by Keiichiro Ito and features a Darkness-type Umbreon VMAX. This card is very popular and in-demand due to its very high HP value and attack. This card has a very high Mint population which brings down the value for this card.

PSA Population Report:

This Eevee VMAX card has a graded PSA population of 424 cards. The lowest grade given, with 1 card, is an EX-MT 6 condition. 384 cards have been graded a Mint 10, which is the most common grade given for this card.

2021 Pokémon Japanese Full-Art Rayquaza VMAX Blue Sky Stream-Hyper

This Rayquaza VMAX card was included in the Japanese Blue Sky Stream released in July of 2021. This expansion was popular for featuring the Eeveelutions and also focuses on the Sky High Pokémon Rayquaza. This card features Special Full Art illustrated by Anesaki Dynamic. The artwork on this card makes it one of the most sought-after cards in the set. This card does have a high Mint population, which does bring the value of this card down.

PSA Population Report:

This Rayquaza VMAX card has a graded PSA population of 159 cards. The lowest grade given, with 2 cards, is an NM 7 condition. There are 143 of these cards that have been graded a perfect Mint 10 grading.

2020 Pokémon SWSH FA/Pikachu VMAX Vivid Voltage- Secret

This Pikachu VMAX card was released in the Sword &Shield- Vivid Voltage expansion released in November of 2020. This expansion is notable for focusing on Pikachu and its Gigantamax form. Pikachu VMAX is featured as a Lightning-type Pokémon illustrated by aky CG Works. The Rainbow Rare print just makes this card whole and unique. This card would be worth significantly more if it didn’t have an extremely high population. Over 2,100 of these Pikachu VMAX cards have a Mint 10 condition, which is what substantially drives down the price of the card.

PSA Population Report:

This Pikachu VMAX card has a graded PSA population of 3,606 cards. The lowest grade given, with 1 card, is a VG 3 grading. 2,107 cards have received a Mint 10 grade. This card has an extremely high population, which significantly brings down its value.

2021 Pokémon SWSH FA/Gengar VMAX Fusion Strike-Secret

This Gengar VMAX card was included in the Sword &Shield-Fusion Strike expansion released in November of 2021. This Gengar VMAX card features a Darkness-type Pokémon illustrated by sowsow. The artwork for this card features Gengar swallowing up berries, half-eaten apples, and trees; with a spooky castle in the background. A majority of these cards’ grades are Mint 10 conditions, which is why this card is not worth more.

PSA Population Account:

This Gengar VMAX card has a PSA population of 171 cards. The lowest grade given, with 1 card, is an EX-MT 6 grading. There are 129 of these cards that have been graded a Mint 10 condition.

2021 Pokémon SWSH FA/Espeon VMAX Fusion Strike-Secret

This Espeon VMAX card was included in the Sword &Shield-Fusion Strike expansion released in November of 2021. Espeon is featured on this card as a Psychic-type Pokémon VMAX illustrated by Kouki Saitou. The artwork shows a larger-than-life Espeon VMAX leaning up against a house taking a nap. As if Espeon wasn’t already adorable, this card takes the cake. This card does have a low population, but due to the low demand, it doesn’t go too high at auction.

PSA Population Account:

This Espeon VMAX card has a graded PSA population of 129 cards. The lowest grade given, with 1 card, is an NM 7 condition. There are 107 of these Espeon cards that have been graded a Mint 10 condition.

2021 Pokémon SWSH FA/Mew VMAX Fusion Strike-Secret

This Mew VMAX card was included in the Sword &Shield-Fusion Strike expansion as well. The card features a Psychic-type Mew VMAX illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA. The artwork shows a playful Mew smiling, with a swirl of neon-colored lights and city life around it. When looked at closely, this card has some very impressive detail to it, it’s easily one of the most unique Mew cards as of late. This card does have a low population, but it also doesn’t have too high of a demand, keeping the value of this card steady.

PSA Population Account:

There has been a total of 915 of these cards submitted to PSA for grading with the lowest grade of Auth. The majority of these cards are graded Mint 9 and Gem Mint 10. There have only been 119 cards receiving a PSA grade of Gem Mint 10.

2021 Pokémon SWSH FA/Blaziken VMAX Chilling Reign-Secret

This Blaziken VMAX card was included in the Sword &Shield-Chilling Reign expansion released in June of 2021. This Blaziken card features a Fire-type Pokémon VMAX illustrated by Shigenori Negishi. The artwork for this card also is very detailed and features Blaziken in a fighting pose with other Pokémon atop of a building. This card does have a low population, and it is a shame this card is not regarded in higher demand.

PSA Population Account:

This Blaziken VMAX card has a PSA population of 143 cards. The lowest grade given, with 1 card, is an EX 5 condition. There are 114 of these Blaziken cards with a perfect Mint 10 condition.

2021 Pokémon SWSH FA/Sylveon VMAX Evolving Skies-Secret

This Sylveon VMAX card was included in the Sword &Shield- Evolving Skies expansion released in August of 2021. This Sylveon VMAX card is a Psychic-type Pokémon card illustrated by Taira Akitsu. The artwork features a very large Sylveon centered in the middle and various other Eevelutions surrounding it. This card has a low population, but due to its low demand, it is not super valuable.

PSA Population Account:

This Sylveon VMAX card has a PSA population of 161 cards. The lowest grade given, with 6 cards, is an NM 7 condition. This card has been graded a Mint 10 condition 140 times.

2021 Pokémon SWSH FA/Rayquaza VMAX Evolving Skies-Secret

This Rayquaza VMAX card was included in the Sword &Shield-Evolving Skies. This card features a Rainbow Rare Rayquaza VMAX as a Dragon-type Pokémon illustrated by PLANETA Mochizuki. The Rainbow Rare print just shines colorfully in the light and gives depth to how large this Dragon Pokémon is. This card has an extremely low PSA population, with only 28 cards being a Mint 10 condition. This would be a great card for a VMAX collector to add to their collection.

PSA Population Account:

This Rayquaza VMAX card has been graded 33 times by the PSA. The lowest grade given, with 2 cards, is an NM-MT 8 grade. There are 28 of these cards that have received a perfect Mint 10 condition.

What are VMAX Pokémon cards worth?

VMAX cards tend to average around $100.

What are VMAX Pokémon cards?

They are stronger than GX cards and are from V cards.

What does VMAX mean in Pokémon cards?

It is supposed to mean Gigantamax Pokémon.

Where do you get Pokémon VMAX cards?

They can be found in booster packs from the Pokémon Sword and Shield collection or online.

What is one of the most expensive VMAX cards?

The Charizard VMAX Charizard HR Winner is currently the most expensive VMAX card.

Are Japanese VMAX cards worth more?

It depends on the card but sometimes Japanese VMAX cards are worth more than their English printings.

What is the difference between V and VMAX cards?

Pokémon VMAX evolves from Pokémon V and has higher Hit Points and more powerful attacks.