Rayquaza VMAX #252 (Pokemon Japanese VMAX Climax)
Rayquaza VMAX #252 from Pokemon Japanese VMAX Climax is worth about $141.38 raw (Near Mint) and $349 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $85–$120 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $141.38 | $85 – $120 |
| Lightly Played | $113.10 | $68 – $96 |
| Moderately Played | $84.83 | $51 – $72 |
| Heavily Played | $56.55 | $34 – $48 |
| Damaged | $35.34 | $21 – $30 |
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 | $349 | $210 – $297 |
| PSA 9.5 | $160 | $96 – $136 |
| PSA 9 | $134 | $80 – $114 |
| PSA 8 | $122 | $73 – $104 |
| PSA 7 | $57 | $34 – $49 |
| BGS 10 | $454 | $272 – $386 |
| CGC 10 | $188 | $113 – $160 |
| SGC 10 | $210 | $126 – $178 |
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 | $85–$120 | $0 | $0 | $85–$120 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $141.38 | −$18.73 | −$0.00 | $122.65 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $134.31 | −$14.63 | −$0.00 | $119.68 | 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. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $349 | $260 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $134 | $73 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $122 | $63 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $141 | $80 |
"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 #252
The Rayquaza VMAX #252 from Pokemon Japanese VMAX Climax is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $141.38. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $349. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.