Rayquaza VMAX (Alternate Art Secret) 218/203 SWSH07: Evolving Skies Holo CGC 10
Rayquaza VMAX (Alternate Art Secret) 218/203 SWSH07: Evolving Skies Holo CGC 10
Price: $1,200.00
Rayquaza VMAX from Evolving Skies, the secret rare alternate art version numbered 218/203, sitting pretty in a CGC 10 slab. This one’s a standout with its dynamic artwork—Rayquaza bursting through stormy clouds, coils twisting like it’s owning the sky, that emerald sheen popping against the chaos. Hits different from the standard print, more intense vibe.
On the card text side, it’s a Dragon-type VMAX with 320 HP. Ability is Azure Pulse: once per turn, discard the top three cards of your deck and draw three—handy for digging deep without much risk. Then the attack, Max Burst, dishes out 20 damage plus 80 more for each Energy discarded from your Pokémon. Solid setup for big swings if you’re running energy-heavy decks. Pairs well with stuff like Flaaffy for acceleration, but yeah, it’s all about that burst potential.
Evolving Skies dropped in 2021, part of the Sword & Shield era, and this printing shines because it’s the alt art secret rare—fewer pulls compared to regulars, with that full-art flair making it a collector’s pick. The set focused on Eeveelutions and sky-high dragons, but Rayquaza stole the show here, evolving from the V version and tying into the Rayquaza theme that runs through Pokémon history. Think back to Emerald days; this modern take nods to that legacy without overdoing it.
Slab-wise, CGC 10 means pristine all around—edges sharp as a fresh pack, no whitening, surfaces clean like glass. Centering looks spot-on, probably 10/10 subs, giving it killer eye appeal with the holo shine intact under the case. Pop reports are thin for CGC on this one, but estimates put perfect 10s under 50 last I checked, way rarer than PSA equivalents where pops hover around 150-200. Makes sense; CGC’s strict on those subs.
I’d stash this in a display case next to my old-school holos, just to admire the coil action during downtime.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Rayquaza VMAX
– Set: Evolving Skies
– Rarity: Secret Rare (Alternate Art)
– Condition: CGC 10
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