| Set | SWSH Black Star Promos |
| Card number | SWSH181 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 210 |
| Artist | Tika Matsuno |
| Released | Nov 2019 |
Vaporeon V #SWSH181 Value (SWSH Black Star Promos)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Vaporeon V SWSH181 is a full-art Sword & Shield Black Star Promo illustrated by Tika Matsuno. Issued alongside a matching VMAX promo, it gives the Water-type evolution a dedicated display pair rather than a standard set slot. Its upper-tier price rank within the large promo checklist reflects stronger demand than most routine Sword & Shield releases.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $77.68 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €75.90 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €97.79 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €95.20 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 182 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $1,134 |
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Why Vaporeon V #SWSH181 is priced where it is
Vaporeon V #SWSH181 is a Promo Pokémon card from SWSH Black Star Promos, the Sword & Shield era (2019). It ranks as number 11 by price out of 378 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. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($80.06 to $77.68). The illustration is by Tika Matsuno.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 10 | $447.44 | 1 |
| ACE | 9 | $67.08 | 5 |
| BGS | 9 | $71.86 | 1 |
| BGS | 8 | $71.74 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $177.50 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $71.12 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $80.00 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $1,134 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $115.10 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $56.30 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $56.75 | 2 |
| TAG | 10 | $701.99 | 2 |
| TAG | 9 | $149.99 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Vaporeon V price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €75.90 | $77.88 |
| Oct 2026 | €79.25 | $79.40 |
| Sep 2026 | €76.01 | $79.51 |
| Aug 2026 | €79.16 | $76.49 |
| Jul 2026 | €72.65 | $64.58 |
| Jun 2026 | €73.00 | $52.11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Vaporeon V #SWSH181 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $77.68, a PSA 10 sells for around $1,134 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €75.90. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Vaporeon V #SWSH181 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Vaporeon V #SWSH181 sells for about $1,134 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $77.68 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Vaporeon V #SWSH181 rare?
Vaporeon V #SWSH181 is printed at Promo rarity and ranks number 11 by price among the 378 cards in SWSH Black Star Promos. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Vaporeon V #SWSH181 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $77.68.
Is Vaporeon V #SWSH181 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 14.6x raw ($1,056 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 Vaporeon V I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (SWSH181) 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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