Rayquaza Vmax PSA 10 Rainbow Rare Evolving Skies 216/203 Secret Pokemon Card FA
Rayquaza Vmax PSA 10 Rainbow Rare Evolving Skies 216/203 Secret Pokemon Card FA
Rayquaza Vmax PSA 10 Rainbow Rare Evolving Skies 216/203 Secret Pokemon Card FA
Price: $174.95
Rayquaza VMAX from Evolving Skies, the Rainbow Rare Secret version numbered 218/203, slabbed in a PSA 10. This one’s a full art stunner with that iridescent rainbow foil popping off the edges.
Artwork shows Rayquaza coiled up in the sky, all dramatic with energy swirling around—hits that legendary dragon vibe hard, like it’s about to unleash chaos.
Key details: Dragon type, 320 HP. Ability is Azure Pulse—once per turn, discard your hand and draw three cards. Attack is Max Burst, needing Fire and Lightning energy; discard basics of those types for 20 base plus 80 more per card tossed. Retreat cost sits at two.
Evolving Skies dropped in 2021, part of the Sword & Shield era, and this Rainbow Secret stands out because it’s the chase pull for Rayquaza fans. The set leaned heavy into sky-themed ‘mons with Eeveelutions and dragons dominating, but Rayquaza’s VMAX form here captures that high-stakes power creep from the generation. Not the first Rayquaza card ever, but this printing amps up the visual flair with the rainbow treatment, making it a fresh take on the classic Emerald legendary. Collectors dig how it ties back to older sets while fitting modern playstyles—those energy-discard mechanics can swing games if you’re building around Fire or Lightning decks.
On the slab side, PSA 10 means gem mint all around: sharp corners, clean edges, no whitening, and centering that lines up just right, probably 9.5+ subs if you peek at the label. Eye appeal is strong with the foil not overpowering the art, though rainbows can sometimes show print lines— this grade suggests it’s clean. Pop report wise, from what I’ve seen in recent checks, PSA has graded over 2,500 of these in 10, with total submissions pushing 5,000 or so. Not ultra-rare, but finding one without flaws isn’t easy given the foil’s tendency to scratch.
I’d keep this one in a display case, maybe next to some older Rayquaza holos for that evolution timeline feel.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Rayquaza VMAX
– Set: Evolving Skies
– Rarity: Secret Rare (Rainbow)
– Condition: PSA 10
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