Gyarados VMAX 207 / 203 Pokemon Card from Evolving Skies Set

About the Gyarados VMAX Pokémon Card

Gyarados VMAX is a Water-type Pokémon card with 330 HP from the Evolving Skies set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 207/203 and is classified as Rare Rainbow. The Evolving Skies set was released on August 27, 2021.

Gyarados VMAX Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Gyarados VMAX

Card number: 207/203

Set: Evolving Skies

Series: Sword & Shield

Rarity: Rare Rainbow

Subtypes: VMAX

Type: Water

HP: 330

Artist: Shin Nagasawa

Release date: August 27, 2021

National Pokédex number: 130

Why Collect the Gyarados VMAX Pokémon Card?

Gyarados VMAX sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Evolving Skies set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Gyarados VMAX Pokémon Card

Gyarados VMAX was illustrated by Shin Nagasawa.

For Rare Rainbow cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.

Market Price and Value of the Gyarados VMAX Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Gyarados VMAX is about $47.84. Recent listings range from roughly $47.84 (low) to $468 (high), with a mid-point near $64.99. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Evolving Skies set has a median card value near $0.37 and an average near $33.30, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +20% over the last 7 days and +18% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Evolving Skies set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Gyarados VMAX Pokémon Card

Whether Gyarados VMAX is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 3,583 copies of this card, of which 2,611 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 72.9%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Gyarados VMAX Pokémon Card?

Rare Rainbow cards such as Gyarados VMAX are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.

Its collector number (207/203) sits above the set's printed total of 203, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 3,583 copies to date.

Other Printings of Gyarados VMAX

Gyarados VMAX appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Evolving Skies 29 (around $9.82).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Gyarados VMAX Pokémon Card

The Gyarados VMAX pokémon card is a Rare Rainbow card from the Evolving Skies set (Sword & Shield series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about $47.84; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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