Garbodor VMAX Pokémon card #216
Secret RarePokémon
Evolving Skies·Sword & Shield series·#216

Garbodor VMAX #216

📉 Dip Alert

Garbodor VMAX #216 sits in the Sword & Shield series and carries a live market value of $8.95, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$8.95
Cardmarket (EUR)
€5.88
Print variants
1
7d trend
▼ 2.4%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Garbodor VMAX #216 today, you'd net about
$8.95after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $8.95Cardmarket $8.15Whatnot $7.67TCGplayer $7.51eBay $7.46

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?▼ 2.4%
Steady

Garbodor VMAX #216 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.

Garbodor VMAX at a glance

  • Rarity tier — Secret Rare.
  • Current TCGplayer market value $8.95 (Holofoil).
  • Short-term trend -2.4% (7d vs 30d).
  • Set: Evolving Skies (Sword & Shield, 2021).
  • Cardmarket values it at €5.88 (EUR).
Market prices

Garbodor VMAX price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Garbodor VMAX #216.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$8.95
TCGplayer market
Low
$7.00
Mid
$9.22
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€5.88
Avg sold
€5.83
Lowest NM
€3.47
7-day avg
€5.76
30-day avg
€5.90

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Overview

About Garbodor VMAX #216

Card #216 of Evolving Skies is Garbodor VMAX, a contemporary Pokémon card from the Sword & Shield series (2021). A Darkness-type (330 HP), this vmax copy appeals to both collectors and players.

Artwork is by 5ban Graphics; the Holofoil printing sits around $8.95, spanning $7.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.

Card facts

Set
Evolving Skies
Series
Sword & Shield
Number
#216 / 203
Rarity
Secret Rare
Illustrator
5ban Graphics
HP
330
Type
Darkness
Subtype
VMAX
Evolves from
Garbodor V
Pokédex
#569
Released
2021/08/27
Card text

Garbodor VMAX attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Garbodor VMAX #216 — the playability layer behind the price.

Ability

Rubbish Collecting

This Pokémon may have up to 2 Pokémon Tools attached to it. If it loses this Ability, discard Pokémon Tools from it until only 1 remains.

DarknessColorless

G-Max Malodor

120

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. During your opponent's next turn, that Pokémon can't retreat.

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

Battle stats

Weakness
Fighting ×2
Retreat cost
Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
Ability
Rubbish Collecting
Attacks
1
Market analysis

Garbodor VMAX price analysis

What drives the current market value of Garbodor VMAX #216.

There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $8.95.

At $8.95 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.

In the $8.95 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.

On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €5.88, with an average sold price of €5.83 and a lowest near-mint ask of €3.47.

Price trend

Garbodor VMAX price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $9.37▼ 4.5% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $8.95

Recent sales average €5.76 over 7 days versus €5.90 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (-2.4%).

The most recent 24-hour average is €6.03, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €5.88.

Garbodor VMAX has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $8.95 to $9.37; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 4.5% below the high set October 13, 2026.

Daily moves average a volatility of 1.6%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 4.5%.

The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€6.03
7-day avg€5.76
30-day avg€5.90
Trend price€5.88

Price fingerprint

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

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▼ $0.30 (-3.2%)New recorded low
All-time high
$9.37
All-time low
$8.95
Off all-time high
-4.5%
13 days since high
Since first snapshot
-4.5%
Max drawdown
-4.5%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
1.6%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$8.95
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
0%
low $8.95high $9.37

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

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Garbodor VMAX?

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

On a $8.95 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $7.46 via eBay's default tier, $7.51 on TCGplayer, $8.15 on Cardmarket, $7.67 on Whatnot and $8.95 selling directly — a $1.49 spread after fees and typical shipping.

With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Garbodor VMAX #216.

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Best net payout$8.95
Spread across platforms$1.49
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$1.4916.6%$7.46Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$1.4416.1%$7.51Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$0.808.9%$8.15Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$8.95Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$1.2814.3%$7.67Sell 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 Garbodor VMAX?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Garbodor VMAX #216 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Garbodor VMAX #216.

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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 $8.95 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 $54.93 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-54.7% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$7.79
Net as PSA 9
—
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
—
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$54.93
Expected value
—
Expected profit
—
-54.7% 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

Garbodor VMAX within Evolving Skies

By market value Garbodor VMAX sits at #52 of 66 in Evolving Skies (set median $18.81).

That is 52% below the middle of the set — a top-23% position.

The set's top card is Umbreon VMAX (#215), valued at $2,298.95.

Rank in set
#52
of 66 tracked
Set median
$18.81
Rarity
Secret Rare
Series
Sword & Shield
Full Evolving Skies report →
Value drivers

What makes Garbodor VMAX valuable

  • As a Darkness-type Pokémon card, Garbodor VMAX is sought by players and collectors alike.
  • 5ban Graphics illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
  • As a Secret Rare, Garbodor 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, Garbodor VMAX is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Garbodor VMAX

  • Evolving Skies was released in 2021; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
  • Bulk lots of Garbodor VMAX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $8.95 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $8.95 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • For Garbodor VMAX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
FAQ

Garbodor VMAX value questions

What is Garbodor VMAX #216 worth?

Garbodor VMAX trades near $8.95 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $7.00–—; Cardmarket shows €5.88.

Is Garbodor VMAX a good investment?

The card is steady on recent averages. Secret Rare rarity and the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.

What rarity is Garbodor VMAX?

Garbodor VMAX is a Secret Rare card from Evolving Skies (Sword & Shield series, 2021). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.

Which versions of Garbodor VMAX are there?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($8.95). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where is Garbodor VMAX sold?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $8.95. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What affects the price of Garbodor VMAX?

Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Darkness), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.

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