# Charizard VMAX #020/189

The Charizard VMAX (#020/189, SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze, 2020) is a ultra rare Pokemon card. Across 9 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.8/10 grade (NM-MT), with 22% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/charizard-vmax-swsh03-darkness-ablaze-020-189-shiny-full-art

## Card details

- Set: SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze
- Number: #020/189
- Year: 2020
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Ultra Rare
- Variant: Shiny / Full Art
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Aug 14, 2020
- Set size: 213 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $50
- 4-month change: +39.7%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 9
- Average overall grade: 8.8 / 10
- Average corners: 8.8
- Average edges: 8.8
- Average surface: 9.0
- Average centering: 9.1
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 22%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 22% | $53 |
| 9 | 56% | $53 |
| 8 | 11% | $50 |
| 7 | 11% | $54 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 11% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Charizard VMAX carries a market value of $50. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $53, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Charizard VMAX worth?

The Charizard VMAX from SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Charizard VMAX cards get?

Across 9 community scans on ZeroPop, the Charizard VMAX averages a 8.8/10 overall grade. 22% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.8, edges 8.8, surface 9.0, centering 9.1.

### What are the most common defects on a Charizard VMAX?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Charizard VMAX cards are Whitening (11% of scans).

### Is the Charizard VMAX worth grading?

Whether the Charizard VMAX is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app