Rayquaza VMAX #217 (Pokemon Evolving Skies)
Rayquaza VMAX #217 from Pokemon Evolving Skies is worth about $108.34 raw (Near Mint) and $345 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $65–$92 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $108.34 | $65 – $92 |
| Lightly Played | $86.67 | $52 – $74 |
| Moderately Played | $65.00 | $39 – $55 |
| Heavily Played | $43.34 | $26 – $37 |
| Damaged | $27.09 | $16 – $23 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $345 | $207 – $293 |
| PSA 9.5 | $140 | $84 – $119 |
| PSA 9 | $127 | $76 – $108 |
| PSA 8 | $49 | $29 – $42 |
| PSA 7 | $41 | $25 – $35 |
| BGS 10 | $449 | $269 – $382 |
| CGC 10 | $103 | $62 – $88 |
| SGC 10 | $66 | $40 – $56 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $65–$92 | $0 | $0 | $65–$92 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $108.34 | −$14.36 | −$0.00 | $93.98 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $102.92 | −$11.21 | −$0.00 | $91.71 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $345 | $256 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $127 | $67 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $49 | $-6 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $108 | $51 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Rayquaza VMAX #217
The Rayquaza VMAX #217 from Pokemon Evolving Skies is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $108.34. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $345. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.