Tapu Koko VMAX #166
📉 Dip AlertAs card #166 in Battle Styles, Tapu Koko VMAX is a Secret Rare Pokémon card worth about $7.35 ungraded.
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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.
Tapu Koko VMAX #166 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Tapu Koko VMAX at a glance
- From Battle Styles (Sword & Shield), released 2021.
- 7-day average €7.81; 30-day average €8.54.
- Trades around $7.35 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity tier — Secret Rare.
- Cardmarket values it at €8.01 (EUR).
Tapu Koko VMAX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Tapu Koko VMAX #166.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.75
- Mid
- $7.56
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Tapu Koko VMAX #166
Battle Styles placed Tapu Koko VMAX at #166; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2021 within the Sword & Shield series. A Lightning-type (320 HP), this vmax copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by PLANETA Tsuji; the Holofoil printing sits around $7.35, spanning $5.75–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Battle Styles
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #166 / 163
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- Illustrator
- PLANETA Tsuji
- HP
- 320
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- VMAX
- Evolves from
- Tapu Koko V
- Pokédex
- #785
- Released
- 2021/03/19
Tapu Koko VMAX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Tapu Koko VMAX #166 — the playability layer behind the price.
Max Shock
If you have more Prize cards remaining than your opponent, their Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Tapu Koko VMAX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Tapu Koko VMAX #166.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($7.35) — 1 version in total.
At $7.35 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $7.35 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In EUR, Tapu Koko VMAX trends at €8.01 on Cardmarket (avg sold €8.25, lowest NM €4.50).
Tapu Koko VMAX price history & movement
Recent sales average €7.81 over 7 days versus €8.54 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-8.5%).
Single-day average: €7.00; Cardmarket trend price €8.01.
Tapu Koko VMAX has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $7.35 to $7.57; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 2.9% below the high set October 13, 2026.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.1% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 2.9% 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 · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Tapu Koko VMAX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Tapu Koko VMAX at $7.35 nets roughly $6.08 on eBay, $6.11 on TCGplayer, $6.63 via Cardmarket, $6.25 on Whatnot or $7.35 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.27.
As a secret rare card, Tapu Koko VMAX sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Tapu Koko VMAX #166.
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 Tapu Koko VMAX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Tapu Koko VMAX #166 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Tapu Koko VMAX #166.
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 $7.35 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 $53.32 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-59.2% 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.
Tapu Koko VMAX within Battle Styles
By market value Tapu Koko VMAX sits at #20 of 27 in Battle Styles (set median $11.73).
That is 37% below the middle of the set — a top-30% position.
The set's top card is Tyranitar V (#155), valued at $225.14.
What makes Tapu Koko VMAX valuable
- The PLANETA Tsuji artwork gives Tapu Koko VMAX appeal beyond pure playability.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Tapu Koko VMAX is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Tapu Koko VMAX is a contemporary card (2021), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Secret Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
Buying & selling Tapu Koko VMAX
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $7.35 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Tapu Koko VMAX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Tapu Koko VMAX has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€7.81 and €8.54) to time entries and exits.
- Battle Styles was released in 2021; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Tapu Koko VMAX value questions
What is Tapu Koko VMAX #166 worth?
Tapu Koko VMAX trades near $7.35 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $5.75–—; Cardmarket shows €8.01.
Should I buy Tapu Koko VMAX?
Short-term momentum is softening (-8.5%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Tapu Koko VMAX?
Tapu Koko VMAX is a Secret Rare card from Battle Styles (Sword & Shield series, 2021). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Tapu Koko VMAX have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($7.35). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Tapu Koko VMAX?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $7.35. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Tapu Koko VMAX cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by PLANETA Tsuji also matters to collector demand.
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