Chandelure VMAX #265
🔥 Hot MoveFrom Fusion Strike, Chandelure VMAX (#265) is a Secret Rare Pokémon card valued at $14.79 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.
Demand for Chandelure VMAX #265 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Chandelure VMAX at a glance
- From Fusion Strike (Sword & Shield), released 2021.
- Cardmarket trend price €16.79.
- Rarity tier — Secret Rare.
- 7-day average €14.69; 30-day average €9.49.
- Live market value $14.79 for the Holofoil print.
Chandelure VMAX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Chandelure VMAX #265.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $8.18
- Mid
- $16.00
- 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 Chandelure VMAX #265
Printed as #265 in Fusion Strike, Chandelure VMAX belongs to the Sword & Shield series and dates to 2021. The card carries 320 HP and Fire typing, with a VMAX designation.
The card is illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA and currently trades at $14.79 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $8.18 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Fusion Strike
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #265 / 264
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- Illustrator
- AKIRA EGAWA
- HP
- 320
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- VMAX
- Evolves from
- Chandelure V
- Released
- 2021/11/12
Chandelure VMAX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Chandelure VMAX #265 — the playability layer behind the price.
Cursed Shimmer
As long as this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, your opponent can't play any Pokémon Tool cards from their hand.
Max Poltergeist
Your opponent reveals their hand. This attack does 70 damage for each Trainer card you find there.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Cursed Shimmer
- Attacks
- 1
Chandelure VMAX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Chandelure VMAX #265.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($14.79).
At $14.79 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $14.79 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In EUR, Chandelure VMAX trends at €16.79 on Cardmarket (avg sold €7.96, lowest NM €4.95).
Chandelure VMAX price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €14.69, 54.8% above the 30-day average of €9.49.
Latest daily average €7.34 against a trend price of €16.79.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $12.34–$14.85. The most recent snapshot of $14.79 sits 98% up that range, 0.4% under the October 19, 2026 high.
Recorded volatility runs near 7.7% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0.4% over the tracked window.
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 Chandelure VMAX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $14.79 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $12.53 via eBay's default tier, $12.60 on TCGplayer, $13.70 on Cardmarket, $12.88 on Whatnot and $14.79 selling directly — a $2.26 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Chandelure VMAX #265.
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 Chandelure VMAX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Chandelure VMAX #265 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Chandelure VMAX #265.
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 $14.79 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 $60.77 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-40.2% 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.
Chandelure VMAX within Fusion Strike
By market value Chandelure VMAX sits at #12 of 19 in Fusion Strike (set median $25.17).
It sits in the top 42% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Gengar VMAX (#271), valued at $1,032.52.
What makes Chandelure VMAX valuable
- With steady supply, Chandelure VMAX is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Its Fire typing means Chandelure VMAX has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- AKIRA EGAWA illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Secret Rare, Chandelure VMAX sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- Chandelure VMAX is a contemporary card (2021), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
Buying & selling Chandelure VMAX
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€14.69 and €9.49) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Chandelure VMAX has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Fusion Strike was released in 2021; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $14.79 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Secret Rare cards; a clean copy of Chandelure VMAX can realise well above the $8.18 low end.
Chandelure VMAX value questions
What is the value of Chandelure VMAX?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $14.79 (low $8.18, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €16.79.
Should I buy Chandelure VMAX?
The card is rising on recent averages. Secret Rare rarity and the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Chandelure VMAX?
Chandelure VMAX is a Secret Rare card from Fusion Strike (Sword & Shield series, 2021). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Chandelure VMAX?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($14.79). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Chandelure VMAX?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $14.79. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Chandelure VMAX's value?
Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by AKIRA EGAWA also matters to collector demand.
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