Rayquaza VMAX
Pokemon • Evolving Skies
Card Type
Pokemon - VMAX - Rapid Strike
Set & Number
Evolving Skies - 218/203
Rarity
Secret Rare (Special Illustration Rare)
Edition & Language
Unlimited • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $380 - $450; PSA 10: $550 - $650
Recent Sales
Recent eBay and TCGPlayer sales for raw copies range from $375 to $460 depending on centering quality. PSA 10 copies have recently trended around $600.
Condition Details
Centering appears slightly top-heavy on the front. Corners and edges look sharp from the photo provided, though surface micro-scratches cannot be ruled out without high-resolution angled lighting.
Grading Recommendation
Highly Recommended. This is the top chase card of the Evolving Skies set ('Moonbreon' notwithstanding). Even a PSA 9 usually holds its raw value or better, while a PSA 10 offers a significant premium.
Card Description
Ability: Azure Pulse - Once during your turn, you may discard your hand and draw 3 cards. Attack: Max Burst (20+) - You may discard any amount of basic Fire Energy or any amount of basic Lightning Energy from this Pokemon. This attack does 80 more damage for each card you discarded in this way.
Notable Features
Features full-art alternate illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita showing Rayquaza descending through a forest. Includes Rapid Strike logo and textured holofoil pattern.
Authentication Notes
Texture pattern is visible and consistent with authentic Sword & Shield era Secret Rares. Font styling and HP alignment match official printings. The 'fingerprint' texture should be felt on the surface to confirm authenticity.
Scanned: 2026-02-24T18:37:25.977190