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Rayquaza VMAX
Evolving Skies · 218/203
Rayquaza VMAX 218/203 (Alternate Secret Art, PSA 10): $2,121 market price, median of 5 verified sales between Sep 24, 2026 and Sep 25, 2026 (range $2,041–$2,278). Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/evolving-skies/rayquaza-vmax-218-203/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Rayquaza VMAX 218/203 (Alternate Secret Art, PSA 9): $1,067 market price, median of 5 verified sales between Sep 16, 2026 and Sep 25, 2026 (range $950.00–$1,250). Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/evolving-skies/rayquaza-vmax-218-203/, 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
Sales history
| Date | Version | Grade | Price | Venue | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Alternate Secret Art | PSA 9 · cert 88410114 | $1,067 | eBay best offer | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Alternate Secret Art | PSA 10 · cert 68121640 | $2,129 | eBay auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Alternate Secret Art | PSA 10 · cert 137458806 | $2,278 | eBay auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Alternate Secret Art | PSA 10 · cert 171864058 | $2,041 | eBay auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Alternate Secret Art | PSA 10 · cert 167949721 | $2,081 | eBay auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Alternate Secret Art | PSA 10 · cert 108976962 | $2,225 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA cert page sales of similar items; lot 800662923443. | Excluded | Open |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Alternate Secret Art | PSA 10 · cert 116166955 | $2,121 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA cert page sales of similar items; lot 377506502853. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Alternate Secret Art | PSA 10 · cert 138762348 | $2,350 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed PSA cert page sales of similar items; lot 267783634221. | Excluded | Open |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Alternate Secret Art | PSA 9 · cert 82251737 | $1,250 | Fanatics Collect best offer | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Alternate Secret Art | PSA 9 · cert 139253923 | $1,055 | eBay auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Alternate Secret Art | PSA 9 · cert 164072837 | $1,200 | eBay fixed | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Alternate Secret Art | PSA 9 · cert 105934388 | $950.00 | eBay best offer | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Alternate Secret Art | PSA 9 · cert 161379669 | $1,009 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA cert page sales of similar items; lot 407175338167. | Excluded | Open |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Alternate Secret Art | PSA 9 · cert 154644432 | $965.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA cert page sales of similar items; lot 287552955232. | Excluded | Open |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Alternate Secret Art | PSA 9 · cert 157125361 | $1,025 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA cert page sales of similar items; lot 287552953836. | Excluded | 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. 5 sales were 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.
| Condition / grade | Low | Market | High | 30-day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw · NM | $1,183 | $1,255 | — | |
| Raw · LP | $991.79 | $928.85 | — | |
| Raw · MP | $884.42 | $749.99 | — | |
| Raw · HP | $679.98 | $582.16 | — | |
| Raw · DM | $675.00 | $474.39 | — |
Data: Scrydex. Provider estimates are not sales records.
Price chart
Alternate Secret Art · PSA 10
Alternate Secret Art · PSA 9
Graded population
| Version | Grader | Grade | Count | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Secret Art | PSA | 10 | 15,144 | Sep 27, 2026 | Open |
| Alternate Secret Art | PSA | 9 | 5,034 | Sep 27, 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 Rayquaza VMAX
Rayquaza VMAX 218/203 is the English Evolving Skies alternate-art secret Rayquaza VMAX. Collectors search for it because it combines Rayquaza, a popular Sword & Shield expansion, and a high-profile full-card illustration.
Why this card matters
Verified factThe Evolving Skies checklist places Rayquaza VMAX 218/203 beyond the 203-card main set, and PSA labels the graded card as FA/Rayquaza VMAX Evolving Skies-Secret. This is the version collectors usually mean when they discuss the Evolving Skies Rayquaza VMAX alternate art. It should be researched separately from the regular Rayquaza VMAX 111/203, Rayquaza V, rainbow-style cards, and non-English copies. [1][2]
Identifying the exact version
Verified factUse the card number first: 218/203 is the target. Confirm English Evolving Skies, Rayquaza VMAX, the alternate full-card artwork, and the secret-numbered collector number. PSA labels should include Evolving Skies-Secret and #218. For raw copies, require front, back, corners, and angled surface photos; high-grade assumptions are especially risky on modern textured cards where small surface or edge defects can decide the grade. [1][2]
What moves the price between versions and grades
AnalysisRecent PSA pages show PSA 10 sales materially above PSA 9 sales, with several PSA 10 eBay results in late September 2026. The difference is grade-specific, not a general Rayquaza price. Because Evolving Skies has multiple Rayquaza cards and other high-demand alternate arts, titles alone are not reliable. Exclude listings that do not show the exact number, grade, language, and cert or raw condition. [2][3]
Authenticity checks
Verified factCompare against official references; use multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. Confirm the exact 218/203 number, English text, artwork, texture, holo finish, back, edges, and seller photos. For slabs, match the PSA cert page to the card and label, then inspect holder details and images. A cert lookup supports identity but does not replace physical authentication of the item offered. [4][5]
What people get wrong about this card
Based on the claims our guides decline to adopt: Risk and strategy · Case studies and corrections
Supply events
- Aug 27, 2021 · same packs new productThe Pokémon Company listed Sword & Shield—Evolving Skies with an August 27, 2021 release date and described Build & Battle Box products containing Evolving Skies booster packs. Source
“Reprint” can mean four different things; each affects a different pool of substitutes. Read more
Frequently asked questions
How much is a PSA 10 Rayquaza VMAX 218/203 worth?
How much is a PSA 9 Rayquaza VMAX 218/203 worth?
How many PSA 10 copies exist?
How many PSA 9 copies exist?
Is Rayquaza VMAX 218/203 the regular VMAX?
Who illustrated Rayquaza VMAX 218/203?
Sources
- Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Evolving Skies Card List — The Pokémon Company International (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 150912791 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 99153631 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Did I purchase fake or counterfeit cards? — Pokémon Support (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Certification Verification — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Rayquaza VMAX Alternate Art Secret 218/203 — Evolving Skies — Cardrake (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
Not yet established
- Artist credit should be verified against an official Pokémon card database page before being treated as primary-source verified.
- No primary raw sold listing was established in this batch.
- Non-PSA population counts 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.
