Rayquaza VMAX #218 (Pokemon Evolving Skies)
Rayquaza VMAX #218 from Pokemon Evolving Skies is worth about $911.53 raw (Near Mint) and $2,216 in PSA 10 as of Sep 29, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $547–$775 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $15.83 | $9 – $13 |
| Lightly Played | $13.20 | $8 – $11 |
| Moderately Played | $9.27 | $6 – $8 |
| Heavily Played | $7.50 | $4 – $6 |
| Damaged | $5.47 | $3 – $5 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $2,216 | $1,330 – $1,884 |
| PSA 9.5 | $1,625 | $975 – $1,381 |
| PSA 9 | $1,118 | $671 – $951 |
| PSA 8 | $874 | $525 – $743 |
| PSA 7 | $860 | $516 – $731 |
| BGS 10 | $3,176 | $1,905 – $2,699 |
| CGC 10 | $1,425 | $855 – $1,211 |
| SGC 10 | $1,450 | $870 – $1,232 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Sep 29, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $547–$775 | $0 | $0 | $547–$775 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $911.53 | −$120.78 | −$0.00 | $790.75 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $865.95 | −$94.30 | −$0.00 | $771.65 | 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% | $2,216 | $1,880 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $1,118 | $927 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $874 | $716 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $912 | $748 |
"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 #218
The Rayquaza VMAX #218 from Pokemon Evolving Skies is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $911.53. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,216. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.