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Pikachu VMAX 044/185

Set: Vivid Voltage Released: Nov 13, 2020

Pokémon: Pikachu

Lightning Type Rare Holo VMAX Illustrator: aky CG Works Pull Rate:1 in 139.9 packs (0.7%) Evolves From: Pikachu V Evolves To: Raichu

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11.85 $1.14 (8.78%)

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Pikachu VMAX 044/185 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	95.31	7.80%	x8.0
PSA9.5	35.00	—	x3.0
PSA9	174.10	—	x15
PSA8	21.52	2.92%	x1.8
PSA7	15.01	—	x1.3

Pikachu VMAX 044/185 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
10,601
68.19%
$95.31
PSA 9 Mint
3,783
24.33%
$174.10
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
731
4.70%
$21.52
PSA 7 Near Mint
166
1.07%
$15.01
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
182
1.17%
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PSA 5 Excellent
42
0.27%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
17
0.11%
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PSA 3 Very Good
4
0.03%
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PSA 2 Good
4
0.03%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Pikachu VMAX 044/185 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $11.85 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $45.80

$11.85

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$15.01

PSA 7 −$26.79

$21.52

PSA 8 −$21.13

$174.10

PSA 9 +$111.62

$95.31

PSA 10 +$43.07

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $11.85 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Pikachu VMAX 044/185 Population Report

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Pikachu
TypeLightning
National Pokédex #[25]
Card Number 044/185
Card RarityRare Holo VMAX
Pull Rate1 in 139.9 packs (0.7%)
Illustratoraky CG Works
LanguageEnglish
Release Date13/11/2020
Regulation MarkD
SeriesSword & Shield
Expansion Vivid Voltage
Evolves From
Pikachu V
Evolves To
Raichu
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Lightning
Health Points310 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

G-Max Volt Tackle120+
You may discard all Energy from this Pokémon. If you do, this attack does 150 more damage.

Rules

VMAX rule: When your Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts a massive, Gigantamax Pikachu radiating vibrant energy. Its large, gleaming eyes and cheerful expression contrast with the electrifying, swirling background, emphasizing its immense power and commanding presence.

Playability Overview

Pikachu VMAX offers a high-risk, high-reward strategy by sacrificing all energy for massive damage, requiring careful energy management and timing to maximize its effectiveness without leaving it vulnerable.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Electric ShowdownThis Pikachu VMAX is bursting with energy, surrounded by vibrant, electrifying colors that give off a dynamic vibe. It needs to be showcased with other powerful Electric types, especially those with intense attack animations. Consider pairing it with cards like Zeraora or Raichu for a striking, high-energy display.Additional Binder Suggestions: Electric Field / Energetic / Bright Colors / Power Surge / Gigantamax Battle

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Pikachu VMAX #044/185 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Pikachu VMAX #044/185 from Vivid Voltage — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Pikachu VMAX #044/185 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Pikachu VMAX has moved down 8.8% to $11.85. PSA 10 copies are down 7.8% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Pikachu VMAX #044/185?

Pikachu VMAX #044/185 appears roughly 1 in 139.9 packs, which works out at 0.7% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Vivid Voltage.

How rare is Pikachu VMAX #044/185?

Pikachu VMAX #044/185 is a Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Vivid Voltage.

Is Pikachu VMAX #044/185 worth grading?

At $11.85 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $95.31, giving a net return of +$43.07 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$111.62 and PSA 8 returns −$21.13, so a PSA 9 or 10 can profit, while anything below that loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Pikachu VMAX #044/185 exist?

PSA have graded 15,547 copies of Pikachu VMAX #044/185, of which 10,601 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 68.2%, or roughly 1 in 1.5 graded copies.

Is Pikachu VMAX #044/185 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 68.2% gem rate, Pikachu VMAX grades better than the Vivid Voltage average by 29.4 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Pikachu VMAX #044/185?

Pikachu VMAX #044/185 was illustrated by aky CG Works, who has illustrated 394 Pokémon cards in total.

Is Pikachu VMAX #044/185 legal in tournaments?

Pikachu VMAX #044/185 carries regulation mark D and is currently not legal in Standard, legal in Expanded and legal in Unlimited.

When was Pikachu VMAX #044/185 released?

Pikachu VMAX #044/185 was released on 13 November 2020 as part of Vivid Voltage. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.

Pikachu VMAX 044/185

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Pikachu VMAX 044/185 Graded Prices

Pikachu VMAX 044/185 Population Report

Is Pikachu VMAX 044/185 worth grading?

Card Details

Card Attributes

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