Pikachu VMAX “Chonkachu” Vivid Voltage #44
Pikachu VMAX (“Chonkachu”) is a Rare Holo VMAX Pokémon card from Vivid Voltage (#44), illustrated by aky CG Works. It's a VMAX Lightning-type Pokémon with 310 HP, evolving from Pikachu V, weak to Fighting ×2. Its current blended market value is $12.99 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $100 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 8× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 28 sold$100$85–$115 | |
| PSA 9 | 6 sold$35$30–$40 | |
| PSA 8 | 2 sold$25$22–$29 | |
| PSA 6 | $20$6–$20 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Not enough price history to chart yet.
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.99 grading fee → 7.7× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $100.05 | $70.99 | +$16 | 7.7× |
| PSA 9 | $34.77 | $70.34 | −$49 | 2.7× |
| PSA 8 | $25.36 | $70.24 | −$58 | 2.0× |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
89% spreadCurrently 89% cheaper on Cardmarket than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
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Card text
Evolves from Pikachu V.
VMAX rule: When your Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.
About the Pokémon
When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
Card details
Other Pikachu VMAX cards
There are 6 different Pikachu VMAX printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Vivid Voltage #44 (Rare Holo VMAX).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Pikachu VMAX (Vivid Voltage #44) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Pikachu VMAX from Vivid Voltage is worth approximately $12.99 ungraded (near-mint), and around $100 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
Is Pikachu VMAX the same as "Chonkachu"?
Yes — "Chonkachu" is the collector nickname for Pikachu VMAX (Vivid Voltage #44). It's also called "Fat Pikachu". It's currently worth about $12.99 ungraded and $100 in PSA 10.
What is the PSA 10 price for Pikachu VMAX?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Pikachu VMAX from Vivid Voltage is worth around $100 — roughly 8× the raw ungraded value of $12.99.
Should I grade my Pikachu VMAX?
A PSA 10 sells for about $100 versus $12.99 raw — roughly a 8× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Pikachu VMAX rare?
Pikachu VMAX is a Rare Holo VMAX card from Vivid Voltage (card #44), illustrated by aky CG Works. Its current blended market value is $12.99 ungraded.