Butterfree VMAX Darkness Ablaze #190
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Butterfree VMAX is a Rare Rainbow Pokémon card from Darkness Ablaze (#190), illustrated by aky CG Works. It's a VMAX Grass-type Pokémon with 300 HP, evolving from Butterfree V, weak to Fire ×2. Its current blended market value is $22.29 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $68 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 3× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 1,802 | 43 sold$68$58–$78 | |
| PSA 9pop 284 | 4 sold$25$21–$28 | |
| PSA 6pop 11 | $18$18–$18 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
No recent sold listings tracked.
Population across graders
Only 84% of 2,155 PSA-graded Butterfree VMAX copies are a gem-mint 10 (1,802 of 2,155) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (8 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 83.6% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case −$25); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $67.67 | $70.67 | −$25 | 3.0× |
| PSA 9 | $24.56 | $70.24 | −$68 | 1.1× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 2,155 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 83.6% | $68.00 |
| PSA 9 | 13.2% | $25.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 3.2% | $22.00 |
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. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
71% spreadCurrently 71% 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.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
41% cheaper than the US🔥 Trending in the community
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Card text
Evolves from Butterfree V.
VMAX rule: When your Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.
About the Pokémon
In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
Card details
Other Butterfree VMAX cards
There are 2 different Butterfree VMAX printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Darkness Ablaze #190 (Rare Rainbow).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Butterfree VMAX (Darkness Ablaze #190) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Butterfree VMAX from Darkness Ablaze is worth approximately $22.29 ungraded (near-mint), and around $68 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Butterfree VMAX?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Butterfree VMAX from Darkness Ablaze is worth around $68 — roughly 3× the raw ungraded value of $22.29.
Should I grade my Butterfree VMAX?
A PSA 10 sells for about $68 versus $22.29 raw — roughly a 3× 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 Butterfree VMAX rare?
Butterfree VMAX is a Rare Rainbow card from Darkness Ablaze (card #190), illustrated by aky CG Works. Its current blended market value is $22.29 ungraded.