# Gengar VMAX (Alternate Art Secret) #271/264

The Gengar VMAX (Alternate Art Secret) (#271/264, SWSH08: Fusion Strike, 2021) is a secret rare Pokemon card. Across 7 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.4/10 grade (NM-MT), with 29% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $361.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/gengar-vmax-alternate-art-secret-swsh08-fusion-strike-271-264-special-art-rare

## Card details

- Set: SWSH08: Fusion Strike
- Number: #271/264
- Year: 2021
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Secret Rare
- Variant: Special Art Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Nov 12, 2021
- Set size: 296 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $361
- Source: justtcg
- 3-month change: +60.6%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 7
- Average overall grade: 8.4 / 10
- Average corners: 8.5
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 8.6
- Average centering: 8.9
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 29%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 29% | $855 |
| 9 | 43% | $881 |
| 8.5 | 14% | $902 |
| 6 & below | 14% | $888 |

### Most common condition issues

- Bent: 14% of scans
- Bent (Front): 14% of scans
- Surface (Front); Staining: 14% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Gengar VMAX (Alternate Art Secret) carries a market value of $361. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $855, about 2.4× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Gengar VMAX (Alternate Art Secret) worth?

A raw (ungraded) Gengar VMAX (Alternate Art Secret) from SWSH08: Fusion Strike currently carries a market value of about $361. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Gengar VMAX (Alternate Art Secret) cards get?

Across 7 community scans on ZeroPop, the Gengar VMAX (Alternate Art Secret) averages a 8.4/10 overall grade. 29% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.5, edges 9.0, surface 8.6, centering 8.9.

### What are the most common defects on a Gengar VMAX (Alternate Art Secret)?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Gengar VMAX (Alternate Art Secret) cards are Bent (14% of scans), Bent (Front) (14% of scans), Surface (Front); Staining (14% of scans).

### Is the Gengar VMAX (Alternate Art Secret) worth grading?

Whether the Gengar VMAX (Alternate Art Secret) 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