Pikachu VMAX SWSH Black Star Promos #SWSH286
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Pikachu VMAX is a Promo Pokémon card from SWSH Black Star Promos (#SWSH286), illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA. It's a VMAX Lightning-type Pokémon with 310 HP, evolving from Pikachu V, weak to Fighting ×2. Its current blended market value is $8.52 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $470 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 55× 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 10 | $470$345–$600 | |
| PSA 9 | $49$26–$205 | |
| PSA 8 | 2 sold$13$11–$15 | |
| PSA 6 | $9$9–$12 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
No recent sold listings tracked.
Should you grade it?
after ~$74.69 grading fee → 55.1× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $469.55 | $74.69 | +$386 | 55.1× |
| PSA 9 | $48.61 | $70.48 | −$30 | 5.7× |
| PSA 8 | $13.35 | $70.12 | −$65 | 1.6× |
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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Cross-market prices
7% spreadCurrently 7% cheaper on PriceCharting 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 SWSH Black Star Promos #SWSH286 (Promo).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Pikachu VMAX (SWSH Black Star Promos #SWSH286) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Pikachu VMAX from SWSH Black Star Promos is worth approximately $8.52 ungraded (near-mint), and around $470 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 Pikachu VMAX?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Pikachu VMAX from SWSH Black Star Promos is worth around $470 — roughly 55× the raw ungraded value of $8.52.
Should I grade my Pikachu VMAX?
A PSA 10 sells for about $470 versus $8.52 raw — roughly a 55× 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 Promo card from SWSH Black Star Promos (card #SWSH286), illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA. Its current blended market value is $8.52 ungraded.