| Set | Celebrations |
| Card number | 9 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo VMAX |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 310 |
| Artist | aky CG Works |
| Released | Oct 2021 |
Surfing Pikachu VMAX #9 Value (Celebrations)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Surfing Pikachu VMAX is catalogued as a Rare Holo VMAX from the Celebrations set in the Sword & Shield series, released October 2021. It places second in value ranking within this 50-card special subset and shares the same artist, aky CG Works, as its flying counterpart.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $4.72 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €3.80 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €6.91 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €6.28 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 974 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $70.00 |
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Surfing Pikachu VMAX #9: rarity, grading and trend
Surfing Pikachu VMAX #9 is a Rare Holo VMAX Pokémon card from Celebrations, the Sword & Shield era (2021). It ranks as number 19 by price out of 50 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 15x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price fell -30%, from $6.72 to $4.72. The illustration is by aky CG Works.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 10 | $44.00 | 2 |
| CGC | 9 | $15.50 | 5 |
| PSA | 10 | $70.00 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $25.00 | 5 |
| TAG | 9 | $19.95 | 3 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Surfing Pikachu VMAX price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €3.80 | $4.79 |
| Oct 2026 | €4.15 | $5.38 |
| Sep 2026 | €4.50 | $7.03 |
| Aug 2026 | €4.24 | $6.71 |
| Jul 2026 | €4.42 | $5.36 |
| Jun 2026 | €4.49 | $5.36 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Surfing Pikachu VMAX #9 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $4.72, a PSA 10 sells for around $70.00 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €3.80. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Surfing Pikachu VMAX #9 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Surfing Pikachu VMAX #9 sells for about $70.00 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $4.72 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Surfing Pikachu VMAX #9 rare?
Surfing Pikachu VMAX #9 is printed at Rare Holo VMAX rarity and ranks number 19 by price among the 50 cards in Celebrations. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Surfing Pikachu VMAX #9 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -30% to about $4.72. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Surfing Pikachu VMAX #9 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 14.8x raw ($65.28 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Surfing Pikachu VMAX I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (9) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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