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Charizard VMAX
Darkness Ablaze · 020/189
Charizard VMAX 020/189 (Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189, PSA 10): $143.50 market price, median of 5 verified sales between Sep 24, 2026 and Sep 25, 2026 (range $119.12–$152.50). Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/darkness-ablaze/charizard-vmax-020-189/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Charizard VMAX 020/189 (Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189, PSA 9): $56.00 market price, median of 5 verified sales between Sep 13, 2026 and Sep 23, 2026 (range $44.96–$65.00). Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/darkness-ablaze/charizard-vmax-020-189/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Charizard VMAX 020/189 (Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189, PSA 8): $41.99 market price, median of 6 verified sales between Jul 31, 2026 and Sep 22, 2026 (range $26.00–$49.99). Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/darkness-ablaze/charizard-vmax-020-189/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Values as of Sep 27, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology
Key facts
- CardVolume lists 16 verified sales of the Charizard VMAX 020/189 (Darkness Ablaze) as of September 27, 2026.
- The Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 PSA 8 market price is $41.99, the median of 6 verified sales between July 31, 2026 and September 22, 2026.
- The Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 PSA 10 market price is $143.50, the median of 5 verified sales between September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026.
- The Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 PSA 9 market price is $56.00, the median of 5 verified sales between September 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026.
- The highest verified sale on record is $152.50 for a Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 PSA 10 on September 25, 2026 at eBay.
- The graded market value of tracked grades (market price × graded population) is $3,897,546.
Updated · Only verified or cross-checked sales count · How we verify · Data: Markdown, JSON
Sales history
| Date | Version | Grade | Price | Venue | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 | PSA 10 · cert 170586729 | $152.50 | eBay auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 | PSA 10 · cert 119284131 | $125.00 | eBay auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 | PSA 10 · cert 51693214 | $119.12 | eBay best offer | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 | PSA 10 · cert 82467361 | $143.50 | eBay auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 | PSA 10 · cert 50246987 | $150.00 | eBay auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 | PSA 9 · cert 134913265 | $56.00 | eBay best offer | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 | PSA 8 · cert 132218873 | $49.99 | eBay best offer | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 | PSA 9 · cert 142078838 | $59.99 | eBay fixed | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 | PSA 9 · cert 50735934 | $44.96 | eBay auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 | PSA 9 · cert 166778673 | $50.00 | eBay auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 | PSA 9 · cert 97126414 | $65.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay best offer PSA sales history lists this as a similar-item sale; buyer premium not stated. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 | PSA 8 · cert 151108667 | $26.00 | eBay auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 | PSA 10 · cert 53450515 | $160.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed PSA cert page sales history; buyer premium not stated. | Excluded | Open |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 | PSA 8 · cert 151708002 | $45.00 | eBay best offer | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 | PSA 8 · cert 169517555 | $43.99 | eBay auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 | PSA 8 · cert 104423417 | $39.99 | eBay best offer | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 | PSA 8 · cert 157346864 | $37.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA sales history lists this as a similar-item sale; buyer premium not stated. | Cross-checked | Open |
Verified: an editor or automated check confirmed the figure on the source page. Cross-checked: an independent second research pass reopened the source and confirmed it. Reported: cited by research but not re-checked; never used in metrics. 1 sale was excluded (reasons on hover). Asking prices are never listed here.
Raw-condition estimates
Raw-condition estimates from Scrydex based on TCGplayer marketplace data, updated Sep 27, 2026. The method is not published, so these are shown separately and never used in CardVolume’s market price, which comes only from documented sales. Raw estimates are not comparable with graded sale prices.
holofoil
| Condition / grade | Low | Market | High | 30-day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw · NM | $41.97 | $43.86 | — | |
| Raw · LP | $37.50 | $41.17 | — | |
| Raw · MP | $31.12 | $33.50 | — | |
| Raw · HP | $33.00 | $29.12 | — | |
| Raw · DM | $19.58 | $22.92 | — |
playPokemonStamp
| Condition / grade | Low | Market | High | 30-day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw · NM | $2,750 | $1,600 | — | |
| Raw · LP | — | $1,000 | — | |
| Raw · MP | — | $400.00 | — |
Data: Scrydex. Provider estimates are not sales records.
Price chart
Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 · PSA 10
Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 · PSA 9
Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 · PSA 8
Graded population
| Version | Grader | Grade | Count | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 | PSA | 10 | 24,020 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 | PSA | 9 | 7,151 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 | PSA | 8 | 1,196 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
Population counts copies graded by one company in one grade. It is not a print run and it grows with every submission. Why population is not print run
Grading math for this card
Prefilled with the latest qualifying sale for each grade where one exists. Replace any value with your own. We never suggest what grade your copy will get.
Formula from Grading: condition, uncertainty, and economics: grading pays only if your honest chance of the high grade exceeds (raw net + cost − other-outcome net) ÷ (high-grade net − other-outcome net). The 13% fee is an editable assumption, not a quoted tariff.
About Charizard VMAX
Charizard VMAX 020/189 is the English Darkness Ablaze VMAX Charizard from the Sword & Shield era. Collectors search for it because it is a modern Charizard chase card with many raw and graded comparables, making exact grade separation important.
Why this card matters
Verified factThe official Darkness Ablaze checklist places Charizard VMAX at card 020 and marks it as a VMAX rarity card. Its demand is tied less to a scarce distribution story and more to the recurring Charizard collector base, the large modern grading pool, and the difference between raw, PSA 9, and PSA 10 results. Because many copies have been graded, the card is useful for showing why population is not print run: PSA population counts only PSA-graded copies, not every copy opened from Darkness Ablaze packs. [1][2]
Identifying the exact version
Verified factUse the set name, number, and finish before comparing prices. This entry is the English Darkness Ablaze Charizard VMAX numbered 020/189. Do not merge it with Charizard V 019/189 from the same set, the Champion's Path rainbow Charizard VMAX, Japanese Darkness Ablaze-era printings, promo VMAX cards, or later Charizard VMAX treatments. A slab label should say 2020 Pokémon Sword & Shield Darkness Ablaze, card 020, FA/Charizard VMAX, with the grade and cert matching PSA's record. [1][2]
What moves the price between versions and grades
AnalysisFor this card, the biggest documented separation in opened sources is grade. Recent PSA data pages showed PSA 10 sales above PSA 9 and PSA 8 sales, while the PSA 10 population was much larger than vintage trophy-type cards. That does not make a raw copy equivalent to a PSA 10: centering, surface, edges, corners, and the cost and uncertainty of grading still matter. Treat fixed-price, auction, and best-offer sales separately when building comps. [2][3][4]
Authenticity checks
AnalysisCompare the card against the official Darkness Ablaze checklist and a known authentic example of the same English printing. Check the collector number, set symbol, VMAX layout, foil and texture behavior, back design, size, edges, and print quality; use several checks together and do not rely on one shortcut. For slabs, match the cert, card name, grade, and visible holder details, but remember copied cert numbers exist and a database lookup alone does not authenticate the physical item. [1][2]
What people get wrong about this card
Based on the claims our guides decline to adopt: Risk and strategy · Case studies and corrections
Frequently asked questions
How much is a PSA 10 Charizard VMAX 020/189 Darkness Ablaze worth?
How many PSA 10 copies exist?
Is this the rainbow Charizard VMAX?
How do I identify the Darkness Ablaze version?
Is PSA population the same as print run?
Sources
- Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Darkness Ablaze Card List — The Pokémon Company International (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 53450515 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 114998748 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 82955215 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
Not yet established
- Manufacturer print run is not established.
- Primary eBay listing pages were not opened for each PSA-listed comparable.
- CGC, BGS, and raw populations were not established.
Research: Codex research pass (live web) · automated source checks · independent cross-check · generated Sep 26, 2026 · reviewed by CardVolume editorial (owner-approved) on Sep 27, 2026 · updated Sep 27, 2026. Found an error? Report it.
