2021 POKEMON JAPANESE SWSH # 187 FA/CHARIZARD VMAX CLIMAX PSA 10 GEM # 77465649
2021 POKEMON JAPANESE SWSH # 187 FA/CHARIZARD VMAX CLIMAX PSA 10 GEM # 77465649
Price: $129.99
Charizard VMAX from the Japanese Sword & Shield era, card #187, Full Art rarity, slabbed in a PSA 10. This one’s out of VMAX Climax, and yeah, it’s got that classic fire-breathing vibe collectors dig.
The artwork shows Charizard VMAX in full dynamax form, wings spread wide against a stormy backdrop, flames roaring like it’s about to level the field. That intense stare just pulls you in, no question.
Fire type with a beefy 330 HP. It’s got the G-Max Wildfire attack that slams for 300 damage but discards 2 Energy from it afterward. No Ability here, but the raw power makes up for it—pair it with some energy acceleration, and it’s a beast in any deck.
VMAX Climax dropped in late 2021 as a high-class pack, basically a greatest-hits collection of Sword & Shield with tons of reprints and shiny secrets. This printing stands out because it’s a Full Art secret rare pulling from earlier VMAX designs, giving Charizard that extra flair in a set loaded with character rares and hypers. Not every set revisits the VMAX mechanic like this, especially with the shift to VSTAR, so it feels like a solid nod to the era’s heavy hitters.
On the slab side, this PSA 10 is pristine—centering looks dead on at 10/10, edges sharp as ever, no whitening or print defects messing with the eye appeal. The holo pattern pops under light, making those flames dance. From what I’ve seen in pop reports, the PSA 10 count for this specific #187 Japanese version sits around 250 or so, not flooded but definitely chased by slab hunters who want that Climax exclusivity.
I’d stash this one in a display case next to other fire icons, maybe let it stare down a Blastoise for fun.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Charizard VMAX #187
– Set: VMAX Climax (Japanese)
– Rarity: Full Art
– Condition: PSA 10
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