
| Set | Vivid Voltage |
| Card number | 188 |
| Rarity | Rare Rainbow |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 310 |
| Artist | aky CG Works |
| Released | Nov 2020 |
Pikachu VMAX #188 Value (Vivid Voltage)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Arriving in November 2020, Pikachu VMAX 188 pairs the character's rounded Gigantamax form with the full rainbow Secret Rare finish used throughout the Sword & Shield era. aky CG Works supplied the artwork, and the card stands first in Vivid Voltage's value ranking, well ahead of an ordinary VMAX pull in rarity context.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $143.56 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €129.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €147.32 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €143.69 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 224 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $267.10 |
Buy / compare: TCGplayer · eBay · eBay sold · Cardmarket
Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.
Why Pikachu VMAX #188 is priced where it is
Pikachu VMAX #188 is a Rare Rainbow Pokémon card from Vivid Voltage, the Sword & Shield era (2020). It ranks as the most valuable card out of 203 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 adds about $123.54 over raw (1.9x), so grading only pays off for copies that look flawless. Over the last 30 days the price fell -4.0%, from $149.50 to $143.56. The illustration is by aky CG Works.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 10 | $190.00 | 5 |
| ACE | 9 | $119.99 | 5 |
| ACE | 7 | $148.25 | 1 |
| BGS | 10 | $317.42 | 5 |
| BGS | 9 | $102.50 | 3 |
| CGC | 10 | $267.10 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $133.54 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $100.00 | 3 |
| PSA | 10 | $267.10 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $142.45 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $113.37 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $134.95 | 2 |
| SGC | 7 | $103.00 | 1 |
| TAG | 10 | $308.50 | 3 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Pikachu VMAX price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €129.00 | $143.56 |
| Oct 2026 | €129.03 | $145.42 |
| Sep 2026 | €129.15 | $153.24 |
| Aug 2026 | €121.50 | $167.50 |
| Jul 2026 | €129.22 | $149.82 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Pikachu VMAX #188 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $143.56, a PSA 10 sells for around $267.10 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €129.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Pikachu VMAX #188 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Pikachu VMAX #188 sells for about $267.10 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $143.56 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Pikachu VMAX #188 rare?
Pikachu VMAX #188 is printed at Rare Rainbow rarity and ranks number 1 by price among the 203 cards in Vivid Voltage. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Pikachu VMAX #188 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -4.0% to about $143.56. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Pikachu VMAX #188 worth grading?
Only for a copy that looks perfect. A PSA 10 adds about $123.54 over raw (1.9x), and a PSA 9 or lower can end up worth less than the raw card plus fees.
How do I check which printing of Pikachu VMAX I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (188) 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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