Rayquaza VMAX #284 (Pokemon Japanese VMAX Climax)
Rayquaza VMAX #284 from Pokemon Japanese VMAX Climax is worth about $61.50 raw (Near Mint) and $267 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $37–$52 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $61.50 | $37 – $52 |
| Lightly Played | $49.20 | $30 – $42 |
| Moderately Played | $36.90 | $22 – $31 |
| Heavily Played | $24.60 | $15 – $21 |
| Damaged | $15.38 | $9 – $13 |
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 | $267 | $160 – $227 |
| PSA 9.5 | $55 | $33 – $47 |
| PSA 9 | $50 | $30 – $42 |
| PSA 8 | $12 | $7 – $10 |
| PSA 7 | $9 | $5 – $8 |
| BGS 10 | $347 | $208 – $295 |
| CGC 10 | $85 | $51 – $72 |
| SGC 10 | $160 | $96 – $136 |
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 | $37–$52 | $0 | $0 | $37–$52 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $61.50 | −$8.15 | −$5.00 | $48.35 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $58.42 | −$6.36 | −$4.00 | $48.06 | 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% | $267 | $188 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $50 | $-5 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $12 | $-38 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $62 | $5 |
"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 #284
The Rayquaza VMAX #284 from Pokemon Japanese VMAX Climax is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $61.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $267. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.