What is the most valuable Rayquaza card?

Rayquaza VMAX from Evolving Skies is currently the most valuable Rayquaza printing, with a market price of $1,247.90. Prices update daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket.

How much does it cost to crack the top 10 Rayquaza cards?

As of today, the 10th most valuable Rayquaza card is Rayquaza V from Evolving Skies at $488.29. Anything below that price isn't currently in the top 10.

Are Rayquaza cards a good investment?

Rayquaza is one of the most consistently demanded names in the Pokemon TCG, and at least one Rayquaza printing currently trades at $1,247.90. That said, the vast majority of Rayquaza printings are common pulls — concentration matters. The chase printings (alternate arts, full arts, secret rares, first edition holos) hold value better than reprints and common rarities. Check the condition guide and the PSA vs CGC vs BGS comparison before grading.

Which Rayquaza printing is the rarest?

Rarity is set-specific — alternate-art, full-art, secret-rare, and first-edition printings are typically the rarest within any given set. The top printing on this page (Rayquaza VMAX from Evolving Skies) is currently the rarest by market signal. The market price column above is the best proxy for live scarcity.

When was the first Rayquaza Pokemon card released?

The earliest Rayquaza printing on this list released in 2003. Rayquaza has appeared in dozens of TCG sets since.

Should I grade my Rayquaza card?

Grading only makes sense when the raw card already trades above the grading fee (typically $20–$30 per card with PSA's standard tier) and you genuinely expect a PSA 9 or 10. With the top Rayquaza card on this page at $1,247.90, grading clearly pays off for chase printings — but not for common reprints. See our PSA vs CGC vs BGS guide for the best grader by card type.

Live rankingsUpdated May 16, 2026

Most valuable Rayquaza cards.

Every Rayquaza Pokemon TCG printing ranked by live market price. Pricing pulls daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket — vintage holos, ex-era chase cards, modern alternate arts and secret rares all in one list. Tap any card for the full price ladder and recent sold listings.

#1 Rayquaza right now

Rayquaza VMAX

$1,247.90

Combined top-50 value

50 Rayquaza cards across 26 sets

$14,953.34

The short answer

The most valuable Rayquaza Pokemon card currently indexed by live market data is Rayquaza VMAX from Evolving Skies, trading at $1,247.90. The top 50 Rayquaza printings range from $30.04 up to that figure, with 26 different Pokemon TCG sets represented. Prices update daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket. Graded values (PSA, CGC, BGS) sit on each card's detail page.

1
Rayquaza VMAX
Evolving Skies · #218/203 · Rare Rainbow
$1,247.90
2
M Rayquaza-EX
Ancient Origins · #98/98 · Rare Secret
$1,069.91
3
Rayquaza ex
Deoxys · #102/107 · Rare Holo EX
$999.00
4
Rayquaza
Dragons Exalted · #128/124 · Rare Secret
$969.69
5
Rayquaza
Emerald · #9/106 · Rare Holo
$799.99
6
Rayquaza
Call of Legends · #SL10 · Rare Holo
$681.22
7
Rayquaza
Call of Legends · #20/95 · Rare Holo
$679.27
8
Rayquaza
Deoxys · #22/107 · Rare
$581.92
9
Rayquaza ex
Nintendo Black Star Promos · #039 · Promo
$517.27
10
Rayquaza V
Evolving Skies · #194/203 · Rare Ultra
$488.29
11
Rayquaza ex
Dragon · #97/97 · Rare Holo EX
$484.98
12
Rayquaza C LV.X
DP Black Star Promos · #DP47 · Promo
$453.33
13
M Rayquaza-EX
Roaring Skies · #105/108 · Rare Ultra
$450.05
14
Rayquaza δ
Holon Phantoms · #16/110 · Rare Holo
$450.00
15
Rayquaza VMAX
Evolving Skies · #111/203 · Rare Holo VMAX
$347.45
16
Rayquaza ex δ
Dragon Frontiers · #97/101 · Rare Holo EX
$330.00
17
Rayquaza δ
Holon Phantoms · #26/110 · Rare
$308.60
18
Rayquaza-GX
Celestial Storm · #177/168 · Rare Rainbow
$305.13
19
Rayquaza-GX
Celestial Storm · #177a/168 · Rare Ultra
$231.94
20
Rayquaza & Deoxys LEGEND
HS—Undaunted · #89/90 · LEGEND
$230.65
21
Rayquaza & Deoxys LEGEND
HS—Undaunted · #90/90 · LEGEND
$228.60
22
Rayquaza δ
Delta Species · #13/113 · Rare Holo
$226.69
23
Rayquaza-EX
Dragons Exalted · #123/124 · Rare Ultra
$219.47
24
Rayquaza C LV.X
Supreme Victors · #146/147 · Rare Holo LV.X
$218.66
25
Rayquaza VMAX
Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery · #TG20/TG30 · Rare Holo VMAX
$202.52
26
Rayquaza C
Supreme Victors · #8/147 · Rare Holo
$195.42
27
Rayquaza-EX
Roaring Skies · #104/108 · Rare Ultra
$180.25
28
Rayquaza-EX
XY Black Star Promos · #XY69 · Promo
$180.09
29
Shining Rayquaza
Shining Legends · #56/73 · Rare Shining
$154.68
30
Rayquaza
Legends Awakened · #14/146 · Rare Holo
$144.33
31
M Rayquaza-EX
Roaring Skies · #61/108 · Rare Holo EX
$143.24
32
Rayquaza VMAX
Evolving Skies · #217/203 · Rare Rainbow
$126.83
33
Rayquaza-GX
Celestial Storm · #160/168 · Rare Ultra
$124.93
34
Rayquaza
POP Series 1 · #3/17 · Rare
$117.42
35
M Rayquaza-EX
Roaring Skies · #76/108 · Rare Holo EX
$97.43
36
Rayquaza
Dragon Vault · #11/20 · Rare Holo
$95.22
37
Rayquaza V
Evolving Skies · #193/203 · Rare Ultra
$86.93
38
Rayquaza
Legendary Treasures · #93/113 · Rare Holo
$76.05
39
Rayquaza-EX
XY Black Star Promos · #XY66 · Promo
$59.55
40
Rayquaza V
Evolving Skies · #110/203 · Rare Holo V
$56.13
41
Rayquaza
XY Black Star Promos · #XY64 · Promo
$47.90
42
M Rayquaza-EX
Celebrations: Classic Collection · Classic Collection
$43.24
43
Rayquaza
XY Black Star Promos · #XY141 · Promo
$43.21
44
Rayquaza-EX
BW Black Star Promos · #BW47 · Promo
$41.31
45
Rayquaza-EX
XY Black Star Promos · #XY73 · Promo
$40.78
46
Rayquaza-EX
Roaring Skies · #75/108 · Rare Holo EX
$39.69
47
Rayquaza-GX
Celestial Storm · #109/168 · Rare Holo GX
$38.00
48
Rayquaza-EX
Dragons Exalted · #85/124 · Rare Holo EX
$37.07
49
Rayquaza VMAX
Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery · #TG29/TG30 · Rare Secret
$31.07
50
Rayquaza V
SWSH Black Star Promos · Promo
$30.04

Top Rayquaza picks at a glance

The 12 most valuable Rayquaza cards, rendered larger.

Rare Rainbow

Rayquaza VMAX

Evolving Skies · #218/203

View details$1,247.90

Rare Secret

M Rayquaza-EX

Ancient Origins · #98/98

View details$1,069.91

Dragons Exalted · #128/124

Call of Legends · #SL10

View details$681.22

Rare Holo

Rayquaza

Call of Legends · #20/95

Nintendo Black Star Promos · #039

View details$517.27

Rare Ultra

Rayquaza V

Evolving Skies · #194/203

DP Black Star Promos · #DP47

View details$453.33

Sets featured in this Rayquaza ranking

Every set that contributed a top Rayquaza printing. Browse the full lineup of any set for more chase candidates.

Notable Rayquaza cards not shown

Trophy promos, Pokemon World Championships staff cards, prerelease giveaways, and certain extremely-limited Japanese exclusives are not indexed in our pricing catalog and don't appear in the ranking above. For pricing on those, check Heritage Auctions, PWCC, and Goldin Auctions — they typically transact through curated auction sales rather than the live retail market.

Most valuable Rayquaza cards — frequently asked

Quick answers pulled live from the rankings above.

What is the most valuable Rayquaza card?: Rayquaza VMAX from Evolving Skies is currently the most valuable Rayquaza printing, with a market price of $1,247.90. Prices update daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket.
How much does it cost to crack the top 10 Rayquaza cards?: As of today, the 10th most valuable Rayquaza card is Rayquaza V from Evolving Skies at $488.29. Anything below that price isn't currently in the top 10.
Are Rayquaza cards a good investment?: Rayquaza is one of the most consistently demanded names in the Pokemon TCG, and at least one Rayquaza printing currently trades at $1,247.90. That said, the vast majority of Rayquaza printings are common pulls — concentration matters. The chase printings (alternate arts, full arts, secret rares, first edition holos) hold value better than reprints and common rarities. Check the condition guide and the PSA vs CGC vs BGS comparison before grading.
Which Rayquaza printing is the rarest?: Rarity is set-specific — alternate-art, full-art, secret-rare, and first-edition printings are typically the rarest within any given set. The top printing on this page (Rayquaza VMAX from Evolving Skies) is currently the rarest by market signal. The market price column above is the best proxy for live scarcity.
When was the first Rayquaza Pokemon card released?: The earliest Rayquaza printing on this list released in 2003. Rayquaza has appeared in dozens of TCG sets since.
Should I grade my Rayquaza card?: Grading only makes sense when the raw card already trades above the grading fee (typically $20–$30 per card with PSA's standard tier) and you genuinely expect a PSA 9 or 10. With the top Rayquaza card on this page at $1,247.90, grading clearly pays off for chase printings — but not for common reprints. See our PSA vs CGC vs BGS guide for the best grader by card type.

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