Espeon VMAX 270 / 264 Pokemon Card from Fusion Strike Set

About the Espeon VMAX Pokémon Card

Espeon VMAX is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 310 HP from the Fusion Strike set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 270/264 and is classified as Rare Rainbow. The Fusion Strike set was released on November 12, 2021.

Espeon VMAX Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Espeon VMAX

Card number: 270/264

Set: Fusion Strike

Series: Sword & Shield

Rarity: Rare Rainbow

Subtypes: VMAX

Type: Psychic

HP: 310

Artist: Kouki Saitou

Release date: November 12, 2021

National Pokédex number: 196

Why Collect the Espeon VMAX Pokémon Card?

Espeon 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 Fusion Strike 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 Espeon VMAX Pokémon Card

Espeon VMAX was illustrated by Kouki Saitou.

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 Espeon VMAX Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Espeon VMAX is about $347. Recent listings range from roughly $331 (low) to $609 (high), with a mid-point near $425. 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 Fusion Strike set has a median card value near $0.31 and an average near $8.20, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +31% over the last 7 days and -7% 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 Fusion Strike set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Espeon VMAX Pokémon Card

Whether Espeon 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 20,243 copies of this card, of which 12,175 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 60.1%. 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 Espeon VMAX Pokémon Card?

Rare Rainbow cards such as Espeon 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 (270/264) sits above the set's printed total of 264, 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 20,243 copies to date.

Other Printings of Espeon VMAX

Espeon VMAX appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Evolving Skies 65 (around

Final Thoughts on the Espeon VMAX Pokémon Card

The Espeon VMAX pokémon card is a Rare Rainbow card from the Fusion Strike 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 $347; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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