Pikachu VMAX #SWSH286
📉 Dip AlertFrom SWSH Black Star Promos, Pikachu VMAX (#SWSH286) is a Unknown Pokémon card valued at $7.13 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
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Pikachu VMAX at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Rarity tier — Unknown.
- Live market value $7.13 for the Holofoil print.
- No published price history.
- From SWSH Black Star Promos (Sword & Shield), released 2019.
Pikachu VMAX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pikachu VMAX #SWSH286.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.60
- Mid
- $8.30
- High
- —
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Is this Pikachu VMAX a good deal?
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About Pikachu VMAX #SWSH286
Printed as #SWSH286 in SWSH Black Star Promos, Pikachu VMAX belongs to the Sword & Shield series and dates to 2019. A Lightning-type (310 HP), this vmax copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by an uncredited illustrator and currently trades at $7.13 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $4.60 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- SWSH Black Star Promos
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #SWSH286 / 307
- Rarity
- Unknown
- HP
- 310
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- VMAX
- Evolves from
- Pikachu V
- Released
- 2019/11/15
Pikachu VMAX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pikachu VMAX #SWSH286 — the playability layer behind the price.
Tail Charge
Attach up to 3 {L} Energy cards from your discard pile to 1 of your Pokémon.
G-Max Thunder
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pikachu VMAX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pikachu VMAX #SWSH286.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($7.13) — 1 version in total.
In the $7.13 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
$7.13 gives Pikachu VMAX real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket does not list Pikachu VMAX, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Pikachu VMAX price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $7.13–$7.70. The most recent snapshot of $7.13 sits 0% up that range, 7.4% under the October 21, 2026 high.
Daily moves average a volatility of 4.5%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 7.4%.
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.
On a $7.13 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $5.89 via eBay's default tier, $5.92 on TCGplayer, $6.42 on Cardmarket, $6.05 on Whatnot and $7.13 selling directly — a $1.24 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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Should you grade Pikachu VMAX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pikachu VMAX #SWSH286 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 $7.13 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 $53.10 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-59.9% 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 SWSH Black Star Promos
Within SWSH Black Star Promos it is the #80 most valuable of 110 tracked cards; the set median is $10.18.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 28%.
The set's top card is Special Delivery Bidoof (#SWSH177), valued at $587.64.
What makes Pikachu VMAX valuable
- Modern (2019) sets are heavily collected, making Pikachu VMAX's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Unknown is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Pikachu VMAX is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Pikachu VMAX
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- SWSH Black Star Promos was released in 2019; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Bulk lots of Pikachu VMAX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Unknown cards; a clean copy of Pikachu VMAX can realise well above the $4.60 low end.
- For Pikachu VMAX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Pikachu VMAX value questions
How much is Pikachu VMAX worth?
Pikachu VMAX trades near $7.13 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $4.60–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Will Pikachu VMAX hold its value?
The card is steady on recent averages. Unknown rarity and the modern-era Sword & Shield set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Pikachu VMAX?
Pikachu VMAX is a Unknown card from SWSH Black Star Promos (Sword & Shield series, 2019). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Pikachu VMAX?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($7.13). 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 $7.13. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Pikachu VMAX's value?
Four factors dominate: the Unknown rarity tier, the modern-era Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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