Kyurem VMAX #197
From Lost Origin, Kyurem VMAX (#197) is a Secret Rare Pokémon card valued at $9.03 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 Kyurem VMAX #197 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Kyurem VMAX at a glance
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €7.14.
- Set: Lost Origin (Sword & Shield, 2022).
- 7-day average €8.44; 30-day average €7.69.
- Live market value $9.03 for the Holofoil print.
- Rarity: Secret Rare.
Kyurem VMAX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Kyurem VMAX #197.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $6.00
- Mid
- $9.57
- 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 Kyurem VMAX #197
Card #197 of Lost Origin is Kyurem VMAX, a contemporary Pokémon card from the Sword & Shield series (2022). A Water-type (330 HP), this vmax copy appeals to both collectors and players.
an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $9.03, with listings from $6.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Lost Origin
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #197 / 196
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- HP
- 330
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- VMAX
- Evolves from
- Kyurem V
- Pokédex
- #646
- Released
- 2022/09/09
Kyurem VMAX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Kyurem VMAX #197 — the playability layer behind the price.
Glaciated World
Once during your turn, you may discard the top card of your deck. If that card is a Water Energy card, attach it to 1 of your Pokémon.
Max Frost
You may discard any amount of Water Energy from this Pokémon. This attack does 50 more damage for each card you discarded in this way.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Glaciated World
- Attacks
- 1
Kyurem VMAX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Kyurem VMAX #197.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($9.03).
In the $9.03 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $9.03 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In EUR, Kyurem VMAX trends at €7.14 on Cardmarket (avg sold €6.99, lowest NM €4.90).
Kyurem VMAX price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €8.44, 9.8% above the 30-day average of €7.69.
The most recent 24-hour average is €12.33, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €7.14.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Kyurem VMAX, with a recorded low of $8.99 and high of $9.03; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0.2% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0.2%.
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 Kyurem VMAX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $9.03 market translates to a net of about $7.53 (eBay), $7.58 (TCGplayer), $8.23 (Cardmarket), $7.75 (Whatnot) or $9.03 (direct). That $1.50 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Kyurem VMAX #197.
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 Kyurem VMAX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Kyurem VMAX #197 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Kyurem VMAX #197.
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 $9.03 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 $55.01 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-54.5% 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.
Kyurem VMAX within Lost Origin
By market value Kyurem VMAX sits at #10 of 16 in Lost Origin (set median $12.87).
That is 30% below the middle of the set — a top-44% position.
The set's top card is Giratina V (#186), valued at $855.17.
What makes Kyurem VMAX valuable
- Its Water typing means Kyurem VMAX has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Artwork by an uncredited illustrator is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Contemporary-era cards like Kyurem VMAX (2022) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- Secret Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Kyurem VMAX
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $9.03 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Kyurem VMAX has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Kyurem VMAX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€8.44 and €7.69) to time entries and exits.
- Lost Origin was released in 2022; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Kyurem VMAX value questions
How much is Kyurem VMAX worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $9.03 (low $6.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €7.14.
Will Kyurem VMAX hold its value?
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 Kyurem VMAX?
Kyurem VMAX is a Secret Rare card from Lost Origin (Sword & Shield series, 2022). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Kyurem VMAX have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($9.03). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Kyurem VMAX?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $9.03. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Kyurem VMAX cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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