Rayquaza VMAX #218/203 Alt Art Price (Evolving Skies) & PSA 10 Worth
Rayquaza VMAX (Emerald Canyon Alt Art) (#218/203, Evolving Skies (SWSH07)) trades at $492.00 Raw Near Mint (€438.00 EUR), $530 in PSA 9 Mint, and $895 in PSA 10 Gem Mint (1.8x multiplier) — yielding +$252.13 net grading profit after PSA service fees and 12.5% seller commission.
| Condition / Slab Tier | Multiplier / Pop | Market Value (USD) | Cardmarket (EUR) | Net Seller Payout (-12.5%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Near Mint (NM 7–8) | 100% of Near Mint | $492.00 | €438.00 | $430.50 |
| Raw Lightly Played (LP 5–6) | 78% of Near Mint | $383.76 | €341.64 | $335.79 |
| Raw Moderately Played (MP 4) | 55% of Near Mint | $270.60 | €240.90 | $236.78 |
| Raw Heavily Played (HP 2–3) | 38% of Near Mint | $186.96 | €166.44 | $163.59 |
| Raw Damaged (DMG 1) | 25% of Near Mint | $123.00 | €109.50 | $107.63 |
| PSA 8 NM-Mint Slab | 0.89x Raw NM | $440.00 | €400 | $385.00 |
| PSA 9 Mint Slab | 1.08x Raw · Pop 1,840 | $530.00 | €482 | $463.75 |
| PSA 10 Gem Mint Slab | 1.8x Raw · Pop 8,120 (79.8% Gem Rate) | $895.00 | €814 | $783.125 |
Should You Grade Rayquaza VMAX (Emerald Canyon Alt Art) #218/203? (PSA Fee Tier ROI Matrix)
Gem Mint Conversion Rate: 79.8%| PSA Service Tier | All-In Cost Basis | PSA 9 Net Profit | PSA 10 Net Profit | Submission Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Value Bulk ($25 + $14 Ship) | $531.00 | -$67.25 | +$252.13 (+47.5%) | GRADE |
| PSA Regular ($75 + $14 Ship) | $581.00 | -$117.25 | +$202.13 (+34.8%) | GRADE |
| PSA Express ($129 + $14 Ship) | $635.00 | -$171.25 | +$148.13 (+23.3%) | GRADE |
Soaring above an emerald pine canopy in Anesaki Dynamic’s artwork, Rayquaza VMAX #218/203 is the #2 chase card in Evolving Skies behind Moonbreon. It trades at $492.00 Raw NM and $895.00 in PSA 10 Gem Mint with a 79.8% Gem Mint rate.
Produces +$252 net profit in PSA 10 ($895 gross → $783 net payout vs $531 all-in basis). Avoid grading if centering exceeds 55/45, as PSA 9 ($530) nets a -$67 loss after fees.
Pull Rate: 1 in 1,666 Evolving Skies Booster Packs (~46 Booster Boxes). At $19/pack, pulling one copy costs an average of $31,654 in sealed packs vs buying Raw NM directly for $492.00.
Diamond-scale embossing on Rayquaza’s body must be crisp; verify bottom-left/right border symmetry.
- Scales along Rayquaza’s body have distinct diamond-shaped tactile embossing distinct from the pine forest canopy.
Compare Rayquaza VMAX (Emerald Canyon Alt Art) Against Other Evolving Skies (SWSH07) Chase Cards
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Umbreon VMAX
Rayquaza VMAX
Leafeon VMAX
Leafeon VMAX
Sylveon VMAX
Glaceon VMAX
Sylveon VMAX
Glaceon VMAX
Toy Catcher
Stormy Mountains
Full Face Guard
Crystal Cave
Metal Energy
Darkness Energy
Frequently Asked Questions: Rayquaza VMAX (Emerald Canyon Alt Art) #218/203
Is Evolving Skies Rayquaza VMAX #218/203 harder to pull than Umbreon VMAX #215/203?
Both cards share the exact same Secret Rare VMAX Alternate Art slot in Evolving Skies at approximately 1 in 1,666 booster packs.
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