15+ Pokémon VMAX Climax card list ranked: Most value pulls

The VMAX Climax card list covers one of the most collectible Japanese Pokémon TCG High Class Packs. Released on December 3, 2021, S8b is known for Pokémon-and-Trainer artwork, Character Super Rares (CSR), and premium gold cards. In this guide, Japan Figure identifies 15 notable printings, compares 2026 reference values, and explains what to check before buying singles or a sealed box.

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1. Overview about Pokémon VMAX Climax Card set
2. 15 Valuable Pokémon VMAX Climax Cards and 2026 Prices
FAQs – Common questions about Pokémon VMAX Climax Card List

1. Overview about Pokémon VMAX Climax Card set

Pokémon VMAX Climax (S8b) was released in Japan on December 3, 2021. The main checklist runs from 001/184 to 184/184, with additional secret-numbered cards up to 285/184. Browse Japanese Pokémon cards to compare editions and product availability.

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Each Japanese pack contains 11 cards, including a Holofoil Energy, a Reverse Brick Holofoil or Character Rare, and a Pokémon V, VMAX, V-UNION or a card of SR rarity or higher. This pack-level arrangement does not guarantee any particular CSR, SR, or UR card. Sealed boxes contain 10 packs.

Japanese name: VMAX Climax (VMAXクライマックス)
Release date: December 3, 2021
Set code: S8b; 184 main numbers, with secret-numbered cards through 285/184
Box contents: 10 booster packs; 11 cards per pack
Notable rarities: CHR (Character Rare), CSR (Character Super Rare), SR (Super Rare), and UR (Ultra Rare)

2. 15 Valuable Pokémon VMAX Climax Cards and 2026 Prices

The cards below are identified by their full S8b number and Japanese rarity. Market reference figures are approximate USD values for ungraded copies compiled from pricing trackers checked in early November 2026. They are not guaranteed sales or PSA prices. Compare completed sales for the same condition, variant, and date. For sealed products, see Japanese Pokémon Booster Box listings.

Card	Number	Rarity	Ungraded reference (USD)
Pikachu VMAX	S8b 223/184	CSR	$90
Umbreon VMAX	S8b 245/184	CSR	$69–76
Rayquaza VMAX	S8b 252/184	CSR	$105–110
Sylveon VMAX	S8b 232/184	CSR	$53–63
Acerola's Premonition	S8b 255/184	SR	$22
Mimikyu VMAX	S8b 234/184	CSR	$58–60
Pikachu V	S8b 222/184	CSR	$79–82
Sylveon V	S8b 231/184	CSR	$47–54
Umbreon V	S8b 244/184	CSR	$52
Mimikyu V	S8b 233/184	CSR	$52–53
Pikachu VMAX	S8b 279/184	UR	$54–55
Mew VMAX	S8b 280/184	UR	$37
Gloria	S8b 276/184	SR	$23–24
Rayquaza VMAX	S8b 284/184	UR	$63–69
Morpeko V-UNION	S8b 226–229/184	CSR	Check each of the four parts

Indicative market references checked in early November 2026; ranges reflect differences between trackers and snapshots. Not an exact price ranking. Morpeko V-UNION requires four separate pieces.

2.1 Pikachu VMAX — S8b 223/184

The Character Super Rare Pikachu VMAX pairs Gigantamax Pikachu with Red. Confirm the 223/184 number: the regular Pikachu VMAX is 046/184, and the gold UR is 279/184. For a wider gameplay comparison, see Strongest Pokémon Card VMAX.

Set / card number: VMAX Climax (S8b) 223/184
Rarity: CSR
Key identifier: 310 HP; artwork featuring Red
Ungraded market reference: $90 (USD; early November 2026 estimates, not a sale guarantee)

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2.2 Umbreon VMAX — S8b 245/184

Umbreon VMAX 245/184 is the Character Super Rare featuring Karen. It differs from the regular 101/184 printing; compare these variants separately when checking values.

Set / card number: VMAX Climax (S8b) 245/184
Rarity: CSR
Key identifier: 310 HP; artwork with Karen
Ungraded market reference: $69–76 (USD; early November 2026 estimates, not a sale guarantee)

2.3 Rayquaza VMAX — S8b 252/184

Rayquaza VMAX 252/184 shows Zinnia alongside Rayquaza. This CSR is one of the set’s higher-priced singles. Its gold UR counterpart is 284/184 and has a different finish.

Set / card number: VMAX Climax (S8b) 252/184
Rarity: CSR
Key identifier: 320 HP; artwork with Zinnia
Ungraded market reference: $105–110 (USD; early November 2026 estimates, not a sale guarantee)

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2.4 Sylveon VMAX — S8b 232/184

Sylveon VMAX 232/184 is a Psychic-type TCG card with Valerie in the illustration. Do not confuse its card type with Sylveon’s Fairy typing in the video games.

Set / card number: VMAX Climax (S8b) 232/184
Rarity: CSR
Key identifier: 310 HP; artwork with Valerie
Ungraded market reference: $53–63 (USD; early November 2026 estimates, not a sale guarantee)

2.5 Acerola's Premonition — S8b 255/184

Acerola’s Premonition 255/184 is a full-art Supporter SR. Collector demand centers on the Trainer artwork and the exact card number, not on any VMAX HP or attack stat.

Set / card number: VMAX Climax (S8b) 255/184
Rarity: SR
Key identifier: Trainer — Supporter
Ungraded market reference: $22 (USD; early November 2026 estimates, not a sale guarantee)

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2.6 Mimikyu VMAX — S8b 234/184

Mimikyu VMAX 234/184 is a Psychic-type CSR illustrated with Acerola. The Trainer pairing distinguishes it from the regular Mimikyu VMAX 077/184.

Set / card number: VMAX Climax (S8b) 234/184
Rarity: CSR
Key identifier: 300 HP; artwork with Acerola
Ungraded market reference: $58–60 (USD; early November 2026 estimates, not a sale guarantee)

2.7 Pikachu V — S8b 222/184

Pikachu V 222/184 complements Pikachu VMAX 223/184, both featuring Red. Buyers completing the illustrated pair should match the CSR card numbers.

Set / card number: VMAX Climax (S8b) 222/184
Rarity: CSR
Key identifier: 190 HP; artwork featuring Red
Ungraded market reference: $79–82 (USD; early November 2026 estimates, not a sale guarantee)

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2.8 Sylveon V — S8b 231/184

Sylveon V 231/184 is the CSR partner to Sylveon VMAX 232/184. It is a Psychic-type TCG card; check centering and foil surfaces when buying high-grade copies.

Set / card number: VMAX Climax (S8b) 231/184
Rarity: CSR
Key identifier: 200 HP; artwork with Valerie
Ungraded market reference: $47–54 (USD; early November 2026 estimates, not a sale guarantee)

2.9 Umbreon V — S8b 244/184

Umbreon V 244/184 features Karen and forms a natural display pair with Umbreon VMAX 245/184. The two are independently priced singles.

Set / card number: VMAX Climax (S8b) 244/184
Rarity: CSR
Key identifier: 200 HP; artwork with Karen
Ungraded market reference: $52 (USD; early November 2026 estimates, not a sale guarantee)

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2.10 Mimikyu V — S8b 233/184

Mimikyu V 233/184 is the character-focused companion to Mimikyu VMAX 234/184. Both cards feature Acerola; their HP and card numbers are different.

Set / card number: VMAX Climax (S8b) 233/184
Rarity: CSR
Key identifier: 160 HP; artwork with Acerola
Ungraded market reference: $52–53 (USD; early November 2026 estimates, not a sale guarantee)

2.11 Pikachu VMAX — S8b 279/184

Pikachu VMAX 279/184 is the gold Ultra Rare, not an alternate Character Super Rare illustration. Its gold finish and number make it easy to distinguish from CSR 223/184.

Set / card number: VMAX Climax (S8b) 279/184
Rarity: UR
Key identifier: 310 HP; gold Ultra Rare
Ungraded market reference: $54–55 (USD; early November 2026 estimates, not a sale guarantee)

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2.12 Mew VMAX — S8b 280/184

Mew VMAX 280/184 is a gold UR printing. Inspect the metallic surface carefully, and avoid comparing its price with standard Mew VMAX prints from other sets.

Set / card number: VMAX Climax (S8b) 280/184
Rarity: UR
Key identifier: 310 HP; gold Ultra Rare
Ungraded market reference: $37 (USD; early November 2026 estimates, not a sale guarantee)

2.13 Gloria — S8b 276/184

Gloria 276/184 is a full-art Supporter SR. The collectible is identified by its S8b code, rarity, and artwork; it is not a Pokémon card with HP or attacks.

Set / card number: VMAX Climax (S8b) 276/184
Rarity: SR
Key identifier: Trainer — Supporter
Ungraded market reference: $23–24 (USD; early November 2026 estimates, not a sale guarantee)

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2.14 Rayquaza VMAX — S8b 284/184

Rayquaza VMAX 284/184 is the gold Ultra Rare printing. It is a separate collectible from the Zinnia CSR 252/184, with different artwork and market pricing.

Set / card number: VMAX Climax (S8b) 284/184
Rarity: UR
Key identifier: 320 HP; gold Ultra Rare
Ungraded market reference: $63–69 (USD; early November 2026 estimates, not a sale guarantee)

2.15 Morpeko V-UNION — S8b 226–229/184

Morpeko V-UNION is a four-card Character Super Rare scene numbered 226/184, 227/184, 228/184, and 229/184. Verify all four pieces before buying a complete set; individual-part asking prices should not be mistaken for the assembled-set value.

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Set / card number: VMAX Climax (S8b) 226–229/184
Rarity: CSR
Key identifier: 310 HP when assembled; four-card V-UNION
Ungraded market reference: Check each of the four parts (USD; early November 2026 estimates, not a sale guarantee)

FAQs – Common questions about Pokémon VMAX Climax Card List

Before diving into the VMAX Climax card list, many collectors and players often have a few key questions in mind. Below are clear, practical answers to help you better understand the set and what makes it worth collecting.

What is the value of a VMAX Climax box?

A sealed Japanese VMAX Climax box generally contains 10 packs of 11 cards. Its resale value depends on whether it is sealed, the packaging condition, authenticity, and the current market. Do not estimate a sealed box price from the cards you might open; check current sales of comparable unopened S8b boxes.

What is the most expensive card in Climax?

There is no permanently fixed winner. Among the 15 featured cards, Rayquaza VMAX 252/184 and Pikachu VMAX 223/184 were among the highest ungraded market references in early November 2026. Gold UR cards and graded copies may follow different price patterns.

What is guaranteed in a VMAX Climax box?

For the Japanese release, each pack includes one Holofoil Energy, a Reverse Brick Holofoil or Character Rare, and a Pokémon V, VMAX, V-UNION or SR-and-above card. A box contains 10 packs, but specific CSR, SR, and UR singles are not guaranteed. Avoid assuming one particular chase card is assured.

What makes VMAX Climax so popular?

VMAX Climax combines popular Sword & Shield reprints with CHR/CSR artworks pairing Pokémon and Trainers, as well as SR Supporters and gold UR variants. The different art styles and 11-card high-class pack format make the set attractive to collectors.

The Pokémon VMAX Climax card list offers several ways to collect: paired CSR artworks, full-art Supporters, and gold UR cards. Use the S8b number to identify the exact version, inspect card condition, and check recent comparable sales before purchasing. Japan Figure offers Japanese Pokémon products for collectors looking for sealed packs and singles.

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Rikuya Takamine has been writing about Japanese pop culture for over seven years. With a background in media and communications, he covers major TCG releases and collectible figure launches with accuracy and excitement for leading Japanese pop culture platforms.

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