Garbodor VMAX #216
📉 Dip AlertGarbodor VMAX #216 sits in the Sword & Shield series and carries a live market value of $8.95, 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.
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).
Garbodor VMAX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Garbodor VMAX #216.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $7.00
- Mid
- $9.22
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Garbodor VMAX a good deal?
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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
Garbodor VMAX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Garbodor VMAX #216 — the playability layer behind the price.
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.
G-Max Malodor
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. During your opponent's next turn, that Pokémon can't retreat.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Rubbish Collecting
- Attacks
- 1
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.
Garbodor VMAX price history & movement
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
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 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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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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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 $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).
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.
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.
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 & 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.
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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