Pikachu VMAX #TG17
📉 Dip AlertPikachu VMAX is card #TG17 from Lost Origin Trainer Gallery, a Ultra Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $96.37 for its Holofoil printing.
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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.
Pikachu VMAX #TG17 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Pikachu VMAX at a glance
- Recent averages: €76.24 (7d), €86.66 (30d).
- Trades around $96.37 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity: Ultra Rare.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €66.96.
- Set: Lost Origin Trainer Gallery (Sword & Shield, 2022).
Pikachu VMAX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu VMAX #TG17.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $73.85
- Mid
- $106.01
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Pikachu VMAX a good deal?
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About Pikachu VMAX #TG17
Printed as #TG17 in Lost Origin Trainer Gallery, Pikachu VMAX belongs to the Sword & Shield series and dates to 2022. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 310 HP, printed as VMAX.
The card is illustrated by an uncredited illustrator and currently trades at $96.37 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $73.85 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Lost Origin Trainer Gallery
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #TG17 / 30
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- HP
- 310
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- VMAX
- Evolves from
- Pikachu V
- Released
- 2022/09/09
Pikachu VMAX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu VMAX #TG17 — the playability layer behind the price.
G-Max Volt Tackle
You may discard all Energy from this Pokémon. If you do, this attack does 150 more damage.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Pikachu VMAX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu VMAX #TG17.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($96.37).
A $96.37 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $96.37 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket values Pikachu VMAX at a trend of €66.96, an average sold price of €89.50 and a near-mint floor of €33.99.
Pikachu VMAX price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €76.24, 12.0% below the 30-day average of €86.66.
Single-day average: €67.94; Cardmarket trend price €66.96.
Pikachu VMAX has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $96.37 to $103.28; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 6.7% below the high set October 15, 2026.
Recorded volatility runs near 2.8% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 6.7% over the tracked window.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
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 Pikachu VMAX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Pikachu VMAX at $96.37 nets roughly $83.30 on eBay, $83.78 on TCGplayer, $91.20 via Cardmarket, $85.57 on Whatnot or $96.37 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $13.07.
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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Should you grade Pikachu VMAX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pikachu VMAX #TG17 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.
At $96.37 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $211.53 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $43.84. You need a graded sale of $142.34 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $87.57 (64.2% 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.
Pikachu VMAX within Lost Origin Trainer Gallery
By market value Pikachu VMAX sits at #2 of 19 in Lost Origin Trainer Gallery (set median $12.51).
It sits in the top 95% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Pikachu V (#TG16), valued at $107.10.
What makes Pikachu VMAX valuable
- Its Lightning typing means Pikachu VMAX has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Ultra Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- The an uncredited illustrator artwork gives Pikachu VMAX appeal beyond pure playability.
- Contemporary (2022) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- A $96.37 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
Buying & selling Pikachu VMAX
- Lost Origin Trainer Gallery was released in 2022; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Ultra Rare cards; a clean copy of Pikachu VMAX can realise well above the $73.85 low end.
- Bulk lots of Pikachu VMAX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pikachu VMAX has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€76.24 and €86.66) to time entries and exits.
Pikachu VMAX value questions
What is the value of Pikachu VMAX?
The current TCGplayer market value is $96.37 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $73.85 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €66.96.
Is Pikachu VMAX a good investment?
Short-term momentum is softening (-12%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Pikachu VMAX rare?
Pikachu VMAX is a Ultra Rare card from Lost Origin Trainer Gallery (Sword & Shield series, 2022). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Pikachu VMAX are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($96.37). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Pikachu VMAX?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $96.37. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Pikachu VMAX cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
Other Pikachu VMAX cards
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