Charizard VMAX #020/189, SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze

Charizard VMAX #020/189

SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze · 2021

Ultra RareShiny VaultHolofoil
Market value
$22
Avg grade
8.8

The Charizard VMAX (#020/189, SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze, 2021) is a ultra rare Pokémon card. Across 5 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.8/10 grade (NM-MT), with 40% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $22.

Price history

3M change
$34.12
+34.5%

Source: justtcg

This card at every grade

Real community scans of the Charizard VMAX, graded across the scale, with the typical value at each tier.

Charizard VMAX graded 9.5
9.5
40% of scans
$53
Charizard VMAX graded 9
9
40% of scans
$54
Charizard VMAX graded 7
7
20% of scans
$54

Is it worth grading?

A raw Charizard VMAX sells for about $22. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $53, about 2.4× the raw price. Whether a submission pays off depends on the grade your copy would actually get.

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Community grades

8.8
Avg Grade
5
Scans
40%
Gem Mint 9.5+
9.5
Top Grade

Grade distribution

9.5
2 · 40%
9
2 · 40%
7
1 · 20%

Average sub-grades

Corners
8.8
Edges
8.8
Surface
9.2
Centering
9.3

Most common condition issues

Whitening 20%

Community average: 8.8 (NM-MT) · based on 5 ZeroPop scans

Recent community scans

Charizard VMAX, graded 9.0
Charizard VMAX
SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze
9.0$54
Charizard VMAX, graded 7.0
Charizard VMAX
SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze
7.0$54
Charizard VMAX, graded 9.0
Charizard VMAX
SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze
9.0$54
Charizard VMAX, graded 9.5
Charizard VMAX
SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze
9.5$54
Charizard VMAX, graded 9.5
Charizard VMAX
Darkness Ablaze
9.5$51

Card details

Number#020/189
Year2021
GamePokémon
RarityUltra Rare
VariantShiny Vault
PrintingHolofoil
Set releasedAug 14, 2020
Set size213 cards

Frequently asked questions

What is a Charizard VMAX worth?

A raw (ungraded) Charizard VMAX from SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze currently carries a market value of about $22. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

What grade do most Charizard VMAX cards get?

Across 5 community scans on ZeroPop, the Charizard VMAX averages a 8.8/10 overall grade. 40% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.8, edges 8.8, surface 9.2, centering 9.3.

What are the most common defects on a Charizard VMAX?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Charizard VMAX cards are Whitening (20% 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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