Surfing Pikachu VMAX #9
📉 Dip AlertSurfing Pikachu VMAX #9 sits in the Sword & Shield series and carries a live market value of $5.85, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
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.
Surfing Pikachu VMAX #9 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Surfing Pikachu VMAX at a glance
- Rarity tier — Rare Holo VMAX.
- 7-day average €5.30; 30-day average €6.15.
- Set: Celebrations (Sword & Shield, 2021).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €4.98.
- Current TCGplayer market value $5.85 (Holofoil).
Surfing Pikachu VMAX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Surfing Pikachu VMAX #9.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.51
- Mid
- $7.09
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Surfing Pikachu VMAX a good deal?
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About Surfing Pikachu VMAX #9
Surfing Pikachu VMAX is the #9 of 25 card in Celebrations, a contemporary set released in 2021 as part of the Sword & Shield series. The card carries 310 HP and Lightning typing, with a VMAX designation.
Artwork is by aky CG Works; the Holofoil printing sits around $5.85, spanning $3.51–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Celebrations
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #9 / 25
- Rarity
- Rare Holo VMAX
- Illustrator
- aky CG Works
- HP
- 310
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- VMAX
- Evolves from
- Surfing Pikachu V
- Released
- 2021/10/08
Surfing Pikachu VMAX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Surfing Pikachu VMAX #9 — the playability layer behind the price.
Max Surfer
This attack also does 30 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Surfing Pikachu VMAX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Surfing Pikachu VMAX #9.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $5.85.
$5.85 gives Surfing Pikachu VMAX real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $5.85 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Surfing Pikachu VMAX trends at €4.98 on Cardmarket (avg sold €6.23, lowest NM €3.50).
Surfing Pikachu VMAX price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €5.30 against a 30-day average of €6.15 (-13.8%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €4.57, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €4.98.
Surfing Pikachu VMAX has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $5.76 to $6.02; the latest value sits at 35% of that recorded range and 2.8% below the high set October 21, 2026.
Daily moves average a volatility of 2.6%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 2.8%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Surfing Pikachu VMAX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $5.85 market translates to a net of about $4.77 (eBay), $4.80 (TCGplayer), $5.21 (Cardmarket), $4.91 (Whatnot) or $5.85 (direct). That $1.08 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a rare holo vmax card, Surfing Pikachu 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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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.
Should you grade Surfing Pikachu VMAX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Surfing Pikachu VMAX #9 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Surfing Pikachu VMAX #9.
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.
At $5.85 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 $51.83 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-63.8% return on cost basis).
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.
Surfing Pikachu VMAX within Celebrations
Within Celebrations it is the #2 most valuable of 3 tracked cards; the set median is $5.85.
It sits in the top 67% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Mew (#25), valued at $60.14.
What makes Surfing Pikachu VMAX valuable
- aky CG Works illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Surfing Pikachu VMAX is sought by players and collectors alike.
- As a Rare Holo VMAX, Surfing Pikachu VMAX sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- Contemporary (2021) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- With steady supply, Surfing Pikachu VMAX is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
Buying & selling Surfing Pikachu VMAX
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $5.85 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Surfing Pikachu VMAX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare Holo VMAX cards; a clean copy of Surfing Pikachu VMAX can realise well above the $3.51 low end.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Surfing Pikachu VMAX has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€5.30 and €6.15) to time entries and exits.
Surfing Pikachu VMAX value questions
How much is Surfing Pikachu VMAX worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $5.85 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $3.51 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €4.98.
Should I buy Surfing Pikachu VMAX?
Short-term momentum is softening (-13.8%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Surfing Pikachu VMAX rare?
Surfing Pikachu VMAX is a Rare Holo VMAX card from Celebrations (Sword & Shield series, 2021). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Surfing Pikachu VMAX?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($5.85). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Surfing Pikachu VMAX sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.85. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Surfing Pikachu VMAX's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare Holo VMAX rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by aky CG Works also matters to collector demand.
