Machamp VMAX Pokémon card #194
Secret RarePokémon
Astral Radiance·Sword & Shield series·#194

Machamp VMAX #194

📉 Dip Alert

Machamp VMAX #194 sits in the Sword & Shield series and carries a live market value of $17.22, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$17.22
Cardmarket (EUR)
€17.07
Print variants
1
7d trend
▼ 12.4%
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Machamp VMAX #194 today, you'd net about
$17.22after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $17.22Cardmarket $16.01Whatnot $15.04TCGplayer $14.72eBay $14.64

Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.

Sell or hold?▼ 12.4%
Cooling off ▼

Machamp VMAX #194 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.

Machamp VMAX at a glance

  • Current TCGplayer market value $17.22 (Holofoil).
  • From Astral Radiance (Sword & Shield), released 2022.
  • Short-term trend -12.4% (7d vs 30d).
  • Rarity: Secret Rare.
  • Cardmarket values it at €17.07 (EUR).
Market prices

Machamp VMAX price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Machamp VMAX #194.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$17.22
TCGplayer market
Low
$13.55
Mid
$18.00
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€17.07
Avg sold
€16.27
Lowest NM
€3.95
7-day avg
€11.62
30-day avg
€13.27

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Overview

About Machamp VMAX #194

Astral Radiance placed Machamp VMAX at #194; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2022 within the Sword & Shield series. The card carries 330 HP and Fighting typing, with a VMAX designation.

Artwork is by an uncredited illustrator; the Holofoil printing sits around $17.22, spanning $13.55–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.

Card facts

Set
Astral Radiance
Series
Sword & Shield
Number
#194 / 189
Rarity
Secret Rare
HP
330
Type
Fighting
Subtype
VMAX
Evolves from
Machamp V
Pokédex
#68
Released
2022/05/27
Card text

Machamp VMAX attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Machamp VMAX #194 — the playability layer behind the price.

FightingColorless

Revenge Buster

80+

If your Benched Pokémon have any damage counters on them, this attack does 140 more damage.

FightingFightingColorless

G-Max Chi Strike

240

During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use G-Max Chi Strike.

VMAX rule: When your Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.

Battle stats

Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat cost
Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Machamp VMAX price analysis

What drives the current market value of Machamp VMAX #194.

There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $17.22.

In the $17.22 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.

$17.22 gives Machamp VMAX real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.

Cardmarket values Machamp VMAX at a trend of €17.07, an average sold price of €16.27 and a near-mint floor of €3.95.

Price trend

Machamp VMAX price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $17.44▼ 1.3% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $17.22

Recent sales average €11.62 over 7 days versus €13.27 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-12.4%).

The most recent 24-hour average is €9.94, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €17.07.

Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Machamp VMAX, with a recorded low of $17.17 and high of $17.44; current value is at 19% of that band.

Daily moves average a volatility of 0.7%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 1.5%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€9.94
7-day avg€11.62
30-day avg€13.27
Trend price€17.07

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▲ $0.05 (+0.3%)
All-time high
$17.44
All-time low
$17.17
Off all-time high
-1.3%
13 days since high
Since first snapshot
-1.3%
Max drawdown
-1.5%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0.7%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$17.22
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
19%
low $17.17high $17.44

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Machamp VMAX?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

On a $17.22 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $14.64 via eBay's default tier, $14.72 on TCGplayer, $16.01 on Cardmarket, $15.04 on Whatnot and $17.22 selling directly — a $2.58 spread after fees and typical shipping.

As a secret rare card, Machamp VMAX sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Machamp VMAX #194.

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Best net payout$17.22
Spread across platforms$2.58
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$2.5815.0%$14.64Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$2.5014.5%$14.72Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.217.0%$16.01Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$17.22Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$2.1812.6%$15.04Sell on Whatnot →

Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Machamp VMAX?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Machamp VMAX #194 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.

Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.

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Should you grade this?
Not worth grading

At $17.22 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $63.20 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-35.1% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$14.98
Net as PSA 9
—
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$4.94
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$63.20
Expected value
—
Expected profit
—
-35.1% ROI

Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.

Set context

Machamp VMAX within Astral Radiance

Within Astral Radiance it is the #8 most valuable of 34 tracked cards; the set median is $8.79.

That is 96% above the middle of the set — a top-79% position.

The set's top card is Machamp V (#172), valued at $190.78.

Rank in set
#8
of 34 tracked
Set median
$8.79
Rarity
Secret Rare
Series
Sword & Shield
Full Astral Radiance report →
Value drivers

What makes Machamp VMAX valuable

  • Contemporary-era cards like Machamp VMAX (2022) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
  • As a Secret Rare, Machamp VMAX sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
  • As a Fighting-type Pokémon card, Machamp VMAX is sought by players and collectors alike.
  • steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
  • an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Machamp VMAX

  • Because it is a Pokémon card, Machamp VMAX has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $17.22 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€11.62 and €13.27) to time entries and exits.
  • For Machamp VMAX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Bulk lots of Machamp VMAX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
FAQ

Machamp VMAX value questions

What is Machamp VMAX #194 worth?

The current TCGplayer market value is $17.22 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $13.55 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €17.07.

Should I buy Machamp VMAX?

As a contemporary Secret Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-12.4% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.

How rare is Machamp VMAX?

Machamp VMAX is a Secret Rare card from Astral Radiance (Sword & Shield series, 2022). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.

Does Machamp VMAX have multiple printings?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($17.22). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Machamp VMAX?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $17.22. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What drives Machamp VMAX's value?

Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.

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