Each generation in thePokemon TCGhas a mechanic or style that is unique to that group of sets. The VMAX Pokemon style was introduced duringthe Sword & Shield era and used in all the most valuable sets. Some of the most notable VMAX cards feature enormous versions of some of your favorite Pokemon.
From the beloved Umbreon VMAX down to another ofthe most valuable Eeveelution cards ever, the best VMAX cards are packed with expensive options featuring the most popular Pokemon. Though Evolving Skies monopolizes the VMAX space, some surprises are lurking right behind.
Cards are valued according to theirTCGPlayerMarket Price,representing what you might pay on average for acopy of the cards below.
7Glaceon VMAX: Evolving Skies (Alternate Art Secret) – $267.79
A Perfect Seven To Start
This Glaceon VMAX is one of the most valuable Glaceon cards of all time and starts things off with an incrediblysolid $267 value. Many VMAX cards rose to incredibly high values in early 2024 before settling down into their new ranges.
While values are always changing, a Pokemon’s popularity persists, and all Eeveelutions boast dedicated followings of varying degrees.
Despite cooling off from itsformer highs above $300,this Glaceon has maintained relatively strong value,only dropping about ten percentto its current price, while many of theothermost valuableVMAX cards dropped by 20 to 25 percent.
6Blaziken VMAX: Chilling Reign (Alternate Art Secret) – $287.93
Still Alive And Kicking
This Blaziken leads the way asthe most valuable card from Chilling Reign, slipping just a hair below the $290 mark. One look at this card makes it easy to see why there isso much demand to keep this card’s price high,as this incredible artwork stands tall among some of the best in the Sword and Shield era.
However, not even Blaziken is immune from the downward trend currently hitting many VMAX cards, as this card shot upfrom $225 to $400, but has backed off to the $280 rangeas it looks poised to bounceback up to the $300 markin due time.
5Leafeon VMAX: Evolving Skies (Alternate Art Secret) – $292.13
Rolling Up And Down The Charts
Leafeon and its haybale leapfrog some of their closest competition, as this adorable Eeveelution continues to cement its spot amongthe most valuable cards in Evolving Skies. Though it won’t ever exceed Umbreon in value, Leafeon’s gorgeous alternate artwork lets this Pokemon outshine all other Eeveelution contenders.
With such an adorable artwork gaining attention as one of the best VMAX versions in Sword & Shield, this card catapulted itself into the$350 range, before dipping to about $290,another clean 20 percent correction that remains a similar trend among many alt-art cards.
4Gengar VMAX: Fusion Strike (Alternate Art Secret) – $302.77
An Enigmatic Ghost
Gengar might have eaten the competition for breakfast a few months ago but will settle for a solid fourth-place finish among the most valuable VMAX cards.
Given that many of these cards areseparated by $20 or less,there may be major position shifts still to come.
Gengar grew more than double its size, ballooning from$170 up to an impressive $400before dropping straight back down to$300,sliding just under that mark for a brief period beforerising back into the 300s.As one of the most popular Pokemon ever, Gengar is likely to see many price rises as this card ages.
3Rayquaza VMAX: Evolving Skies (Alternate Art Secret) – $385.08
Deja Vu
The bigger they are, the harder they fall – which was just as true forRayquaza as Gengar,with these two giants of the Pokemon TCG world experiencingsimilar price corrections.
Rayquaza’s price flew up into the stratosphere, jumping from roughly $250 into the $500 range as it performed anincredibly unexpected double-up.One look at this majestic Dragon soaring across the sky strikes intimidation into your heart like Rayquaza’s once-massive price tag intimidated buyers until itdropped back below the $400 mark.
2Charizard VMAX: Prize Pack Series (Ultra Rare) – $414.69
Burning Up
The Charizard VMAX from the Prize Pack Series is Charizard’s ticket to the most valuable VMAX cards, as this fieryKantonian Classic finds a way to insert itself into yet another top list.
This card’s artworkwas originally featured in Darkness Ablazeand was reprinted as part of the Prize Pack Series – a special set of cards given to winners of Pokemon tournaments.
While you won’t find this among the upper echelon ofthe most expensive Charizard cards, its price tag exceeds $400, though it seems likely to dip into the $300s at some point, given thatthis card has dropped from $550 to its current value.
1Umbreon VMAX: Evolving Skies (Alternate Art Secret) – $843.52
Another One
Another day, another top spot for Umbreon, as the famous Umbreon VMAX (a.k.a. Moonbreon) from Evolving Skies is the undisputed most expensive VMAX card andthe best single from the Sword and Shield era.
There are not many categories where Umbreon VMAX won’t top the charts, and this card’s popularity seems unlikely to waver anytime soon, withhype continuing to build even several years after release.
At just shy ofthe $850 mark,the Umbreon VMAX is showing a lot of support at this price range as it dropped off from its$950 highbut hasn’t been down to the $800 floor since surpassing it. The hype seems likely to continue carrying this card into the stratosphere.
