The Pokémon TCG is always undergoing constant changes and reinventing the wheel when it comes to obtaining stronger cards for your collection. First, we had GX in the Sun & Moon era with insanely powerful attacks, but after using the attack, you suffered from a massive drawback and could only use it once. The goal Pokémon wanted to accomplish when they released the new set Sword & Shield was to maintain GX-level powered attacks without creating additional evolutions, which gave birth to a brand new card type: Pokémon VMAX.
Pokémon VMAX in the Pokémon TCG is the equivalent of Dynamax and Gigantamaxing your Pokémon in the video game. The way The Pokémon Company represented this was through two new cards they created: Pokémon V and Pokémon VMAX.
Pokémon V cards are stronger than your traditional Pokémon cards with an increased health pool and genuinely stronger attacks, but when knocked out, they would require you to give up two prize cards. They could also be evolved into Pokémon VMAX cards, which had even more HP (Hit Points) and a massive damage increase, but when knocked out, they would require you to give up three prize cards to your opponent.
Pokémon VMAX cards became so strong that the entire competitive meta of the Pokémon TCG revolved around having one in your deck that would basically knock out any Pokémon it came into combat with. You could even go further and say that it was highly unlikely you could face off against any VMAX Pokémon card without running one yourself; they were quite hard to defeat. Knowing how to build a Pokémon deck around VMAX Pokémon cards became essential.
With these VMAX Pokémon cards becoming so popular, it was the perfect timing for The Pokémon Company to release a new art style, considered alternate art, which made prices start to soar for their competitive aspect as well as their collector's value.
So the team at TCG Review got together and searched through Amazon to find the top 10 most expensive VMAX Pokémon cards in 2024 so you don't have to!
Starting off the list at number ten, we have Charizard VMAX from Shining Fates. When Pokémon first released this set, it was explosive, as it is with most shining sets. Charizard VMAX was the primary chase card in this set for a long time, and honestly, if you are still opening Shining Fates, it is still the most expensive, so it's definitely a good card to add to your collection. With a current price point of $119.92 on Amazon, this card is an awesome option to consider. With it being a Charizard card, you can't really go wrong!
Coming in at number nine is Sylveon VMAX from Evolving Skies, which introduced a significant number of highly priced and rare VMAX Pokémon cards for the different Eevee variations. Although Sylveon is still the lowest-priced VMAX Pokémon card of the Eevee evolutions, with its current price sitting at $169.95, it's still not cheap. If you love Eevee and are trying to obtain all the different variants, this is definitely the card for you. Just look at how the artwork pops; it's a cuteness overload.
The number eight spot goes to Glaceon VMAX from Evolving Skies! Yet again, we have another Eevee evolution appearing in the list, and it's definitely not a mistake. Glaceon VMAX is the second cheapest Eevee evolution, coming in at its current price point of $185.88. This card has it all, with Glaceon front and center swimming with everyone's favorite Pokémon, Pikachu, in the water along with beautiful trees in the background. This card is absolutely gorgeous and really is just an awesome addition to your collection.
We have reached number seven, and let's be honest, you thought it was going to be another Eevee evolution, but no, we broke the streak! The number seven spot actually goes to Blaziken VMAX from Chilling Reign. When we first went over all the alternate arts you could buy on Amazon, we were surprised that this was even listed and knew you needed to see it! This card is very unique, and really, there isn't anything like it; the artwork is just different, and the card feels special to own for any kind of player. However, if you want to own this card, it is not going to come cheap, with the current price point being $189.99; it definitely brings the heat!
Just like that, we are back, and coming in at number six is the Espeon VMAX from Fusion Strike. While we took a slight break from the Eevee evolutions, Espeon VMAX really does shine through here. The card itself is interesting; personally, I'm not a huge fan, but I should probably be careful saying that stuff around Espeon lovers. With this card's current price point sitting at $195.92 on Amazon, the demand is quite significant, and we highly doubt you will regret adding this card to your collection.
Halfway done and it's starting to get fun! The number five spot goes to Leafeon VMAX from Evolving Skies. This alternative artwork is highly desired in the trading card community and could quite possibly be one of the best VMAX Pokémon cards for Grass Pokémon. Leafeon VMAX sits at a current price point of $224.24, which finally breaks us into another level of pricey; from this point on, it gets quite expensive. Nonetheless, if you enjoy beautiful artwork and want something that stands out in your collection in the Grass-type niche, this card is for you.
Number four is a personal favorite of mine, the Charizard VMAX from Champion's Path. This card is just absolutely phenomenal. I own a couple of copies of this card, and it's the second time Charizard VMAX is appearing on this list. Not only is this card one of the more rare VMAX Pokémon cards, but it also looks fantastic, and we highly recommend this card to any avid collector; you will not be disappointed for a second. The current price of this card sits at about $245.74 on Amazon, so it's not very entry-level, but if you have the funds, definitely consider it.
Finally, the top 3 has arrived, and it's getting explosive with Gengar VMAX from Fusion Strike. Gengar VMAX is really just breathtaking; it's got a similar feel to the Blaziken we talked about earlier. With such unique artwork and its ability to be very strong in competitive play, this card's price keeps skyrocketing, with its current price point sitting at $260.85 on Amazon. This is definitely a card I would like to personally own one day, and when the team at TCG Review saw this, we instantly understood the appeal and why it was valued so high. If you love Gengar and want something that people will genuinely be impressed by, consider picking one up for your collection.
Our number two spot, and for a very good reason, is the Rayquaza VMAX from Evolving Skies. This is the only modern Rayquaza card that has ever really had a massive price increase, and when we say this card is worth quite a penny, we truly mean it. This card currently sits at $419.97, making it easily take the number two spot when it comes to VMAX Pokémon cards. This is considered one of the best VMAX Pokémon cards you can get and is desired by almost everyone collecting modern sets. You can't go wrong obtaining this card for the most part, as the card's price seems to be consistently increasing over time. If you love Rayquaza like we do, this is just a no-brainer and could even be considered a grail in your Pokémon card collection.
Finally, we have reached the end of our journey, and coming in at the number one spot is the Umbreon VMAX from Evolving Skies. This card is basically the grail of all VMAX Pokémon cards. Not only is this the most expensive VMAX Pokémon card, but it is definitely the rarest VMAX Pokémon card as well. Umbreon VMAX is highly desirable by everyone, and with that comes its incredible price. If you want to purchase this card on Amazon right now, it will cost you a whopping $1000. With this card reaching the four-figure range, it's a hard card to obtain, but if you want to flex on your friends or other collectors, this is definitely the one that has that effect. You would also not have any trouble selling or trading it, which makes it a great investment if you can afford it!
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