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Rayquaza VMAX

Rayquaza VMAX

Evolving Skies· No. 218Secret Rare
Dragon VMAXPokemon
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Lowest price €200 (≈$227.34) Find on Cardmarket ↗ Cheapest single listing right now, at one store. Price updated 34 days ago

Cardmarket shows €200 (≈$227.34) while the rate we track is €1305 (≈$1483.39) — about 6x apart. We cannot tell you which one is right, so we do not pick.

Our two sources are about 6x apart here, so we will not pick one for you.

Price history 45 price points

The market price (the going rate) over time — not today's cheapest listing.

Price history + store comparison with Pro
€1305 (≈$1483.39) Now
≈$1680.53 Peak market price
≈$1012.45 Lowest market price
HP320
Retreat

Ability

Azure Pulse Ability

Once during your turn, you may discard your hand and draw 3 cards.

Attacks

Max Burst 20+

You may discard any amount of basic Fire Energy or any amount of basic Lightning Energy from this Pokémon. This attack does 80 more damage for each card you discarded in this way.

Evolves fromRayquaza V
Pokédex No.#384
IllustratorAnesaki Dynamic
Card typePokemon
FormatE
Variantsholo
Format legalityExpanded

Every Rayquaza VMAX print

Print No. Rarity Market price
Rayquaza VMAX · Evolving Skies 2021 #218 218 Secret Rare ≈$1483.39
Rayquaza VMAX · Evolving Skies 2021 #217 217 Secret Rare ≈$86.16
Rayquaza VMAX · Crown Zenith 2023 #102 102 Ultra Rare ≈$17.47
Rayquaza VMAX · Crown Zenith 2023 #101 101 Holo Rare VMAX ≈$16.58
Rayquaza VMAX · Evolving Skies 2021 #111 111 Holo Rare VMAX ≈$16.12
Rayquaza VMAX · Silver Tempest 2022 #TG20 TG20 Holo Rare VMAX
Rayquaza VMAX · Silver Tempest 2022 #TG29 TG29 Secret Rare

This is the 2021 Evolving Skies print — #1 by market price of the 5 Rayquaza VMAX prints we have a price for; we track 7 in all.

Rayquaza VMAX

For collectors with an appreciation for breathtaking Pokémon card artistry, the Rayquaza from the Evolving Skies set is a truly magnificent piece to behold. Released on August 27, 2021, this card arrived during a vibrant period for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, characterized by stunning full-art illustrations that push artistic boundaries.

The card features the majestic Sky High Pokémon, Rayquaza, depicted with an incredible sense of power and motion. The artist behind this particular masterpiece is Anesaki Dynamic, whose distinctive style brings Rayquaza to life in a way that feels both dynamic and ethereal. Anesaki Dynamic's work often captures a powerful sense of atmosphere, and here, the legendary Pokémon seems to command the very skies around it. The artwork itself is a testament to the evolving visual storytelling within the TCG, showcasing Rayquaza not just as a creature, but as a force of nature.

What makes this card particularly special within its set is its unique position. It holds the number 218 out of 203 cards, designating it as a Secret Rare. This numerical placement beyond the stated set size is a hallmark for cards that feature extraordinary artwork, often presenting beloved Pokémon in entirely new artistic contexts. It signifies a card that stands apart, a special inclusion that collectors eagerly anticipate discovering. The Rayquaza Secret Rare from Evolving Skies is more than just a card; it's a testament to the enduring appeal of Pokémon and the incredible talent of the artists who bring these creatures to life. It’s a focal point for any collection, celebrated for its visual splendor and its unique standing within the Evolving Skies expansion.

Questions about Rayquaza VMAX

How much is Rayquaza VMAX worth?

The cheapest single listing we can see for Rayquaza VMAX right now is €200 (≈$227.34) at Cardmarket. That is one seller's asking price for one copy, in that shop's own currency — not an average, not an appraisal, and not a completed sale. Two listings of the same card can differ by a lot depending on condition and who is selling.

Would I get €200 (≈$227.34) if I sold it?

No — that is what a buyer pays, not what a seller receives. Marketplaces take a commission, payment processing takes a cut, and shipping and tracked postage come out of your side. Sell into the same market and you should expect meaningfully less than the asking price above. We show the buy-side number because that is the one you can verify by clicking through.

Does condition change what it is worth?

Substantially, and it is the single biggest reason two prices for Rayquaza VMAX disagree. Graded and Near Mint copies sit at the top; Excellent and Lightly Played land below that; Good, Played and Poor copies fall away sharply, and heavy edge wear, creases or surface scratches can take a card to a fraction of the figure above. The listing we quote is whatever condition that seller stated, so read the listing before you compare it to anything.

What about a graded copy?

A professionally graded Rayquaza VMAX — PSA, BGS or CGC — is a different item from a raw one and trades in its own market, usually well above the raw price, with a high grade worth a multiple of a low one. We do not quote graded prices on this page: we track shop listings for raw singles, and presenting a raw listing as if it were a graded comp is how price tools mislead people. Check a grader's own population report and completed graded sales for that market.

Has the price moved?

Across the 45 price points we have recorded, the market price for Rayquaza VMAX has ranged from ≈$1012.45 to ≈$1680.53 — a spread of about 66% — and currently sits at ≈$1483.39. The chart above shows the shape of that. Short windows on trading cards are noisy: a single set reprint, a tournament result or a restock can move a card more than a whole quiet quarter.

Where can I buy it?

The button under the price opens Cardmarket's own page for this card — a product page where Cardmarket gives us one, otherwise a search for the card's name. It is not a link to the individual listing that produced the price: neither marketplace exposes a stable URL for one seller's copy. Check both of the shops we track before you commit — the same card routinely differs between the US and European markets, and shipping and import charges can outweigh a small difference in the sticker price.

How current is this?

Prices refresh daily and every figure on this page carries the date it was written, next to the price. If that stamp is old, treat the number as a starting point rather than today's market. Nothing here is an appraisal or investment advice — it is what shops were asking, on the date shown.