What is the most valuable Rayquaza card?

Rayquaza VMAX from Evolving Skies is currently the most valuable Rayquaza printing, with a market price of $1,047.06. 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 M Rayquaza-EX from Roaring Skies at $384.42. 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 $1,047.06. 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 $1,047.06, 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

$1,047.06

Combined top-50 value

50 Rayquaza cards across 26 sets

$12,115.18

The short answer

The most valuable Rayquaza Pokemon card currently indexed by live market data is Rayquaza VMAX from Evolving Skies, trading at $1,047.06. The top 50 Rayquaza printings range from $28.20 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
$1,047.06
2
Rayquaza
Dragons Exalted · #128/124 · Rare Secret
$969.69
3
M Rayquaza-EX
Ancient Origins · #98/98 · Rare Secret
$957.77
4
Rayquaza
Emerald · #9/106 · Rare Holo
$749.99
5
Rayquaza
Call of Legends · #SL10 · Rare Holo
$543.19
6
Rayquaza
Deoxys · #22/107 · Rare
$534.00
7
Rayquaza δ
Holon Phantoms · #16/110 · Rare Holo
$450.00
8
Rayquaza V
Evolving Skies · #194/203 · Rare Ultra
$447.29
9
Rayquaza ex
Dragon · #97/97 · Rare Holo EX
$405.16
10
M Rayquaza-EX
Roaring Skies · #105/108 · Rare Ultra
$384.42
11
Rayquaza ex
Nintendo Black Star Promos · #039 · Promo
$369.18
12
Rayquaza C LV.X
DP Black Star Promos · #DP47 · Promo
$359.99
13
Rayquaza ex δ
Dragon Frontiers · #97/101 · Rare Holo EX
$330.00
14
Rayquaza δ
Holon Phantoms · #26/110 · Rare
$290.32
15
Rayquaza-GX
Celestial Storm · #177/168 · Rare Rainbow
$284.03
16
Rayquaza VMAX
Evolving Skies · #111/203 · Rare Holo VMAX
$270.39
17
Rayquaza & Deoxys LEGEND
HS—Undaunted · #90/90 · LEGEND
$264.30
18
Rayquaza ex
Deoxys · #102/107 · Rare Holo EX
$252.49
19
Rayquaza δ
Delta Species · #13/113 · Rare Holo
$240.17
20
Rayquaza-EX
Dragons Exalted · #123/124 · Rare Ultra
$220.97
21
Rayquaza C LV.X
Supreme Victors · #146/147 · Rare Holo LV.X
$218.66
22
Rayquaza VMAX
Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery · #TG20/TG30 · Rare Holo VMAX
$211.88
23
Rayquaza & Deoxys LEGEND
HS—Undaunted · #89/90 · LEGEND
$199.69
24
Rayquaza-GX
Celestial Storm · #177a/168 · Rare Ultra
$173.93
25
Rayquaza-EX
Roaring Skies · #104/108 · Rare Ultra
$152.28
26
Rayquaza
Legends Awakened · #14/146 · Rare Holo
$144.33
27
Rayquaza
Call of Legends · #20/95 · Rare Holo
$143.32
28
Rayquaza-EX
XY Black Star Promos · #XY69 · Promo
$140.87
29
Rayquaza C
Supreme Victors · #8/147 · Rare Holo
$128.48
30
Rayquaza VMAX
Evolving Skies · #217/203 · Rare Rainbow
$116.46
31
Shining Rayquaza
Shining Legends · #56/73 · Rare Shining
$115.60
32
Rayquaza-GX
Celestial Storm · #160/168 · Rare Ultra
$104.56
33
M Rayquaza-EX
Roaring Skies · #61/108 · Rare Holo EX
$97.84
34
Rayquaza
POP Series 1 · #3/17 · Rare
$87.91
35
Rayquaza
Dragon Vault · #11/20 · Rare Holo
$83.23
36
M Rayquaza-EX
Roaring Skies · #76/108 · Rare Holo EX
$80.70
37
M Rayquaza-EX
Celebrations: Classic Collection · Classic Collection
$57.36
38
Rayquaza
Legendary Treasures · #93/113 · Rare Holo
$54.99
39
Rayquaza V
Evolving Skies · #193/203 · Rare Ultra
$50.01
40
Rayquaza V
Evolving Skies · #110/203 · Rare Holo V
$40.45
41
Rayquaza-EX
XY Black Star Promos · #XY66 · Promo
$40.33
42
Rayquaza-EX
Roaring Skies · #75/108 · Rare Holo EX
$39.62
43
Rayquaza-GX
Celestial Storm · #109/168 · Rare Holo GX
$38.01
44
Rayquaza-EX
XY Black Star Promos · #XY73 · Promo
$37.75
45
Rayquaza
XY Black Star Promos · #XY64 · Promo
$34.19
46
Rayquaza-EX
BW Black Star Promos · #BW47 · Promo
$32.03
47
Rayquaza
XY Black Star Promos · #XY141 · Promo
$31.52
48
Rayquaza-EX
Dragons Exalted · #85/124 · Rare Holo EX
$31.39
49
Rayquaza
Vivid Voltage · #138/185 · Amazing Rare
$29.18
50
Rayquaza VMAX
Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery · #TG29/TG30 · Rare Secret
$28.20

Top Rayquaza picks at a glance

The 12 most valuable Rayquaza cards, rendered larger.

Rare Rainbow

Rayquaza VMAX

Evolving Skies · #218/203

View details$1,047.06

Rare Secret

Rayquaza

Dragons Exalted · #128/124

View details$969.69

Rare Secret

M Rayquaza-EX

Ancient Origins · #98/98

Call of Legends · #SL10

Holon Phantoms · #16/110

View details$450.00

Rare Ultra

Rayquaza V

Evolving Skies · #194/203

Roaring Skies · #105/108

View details$384.42

Promo

Rayquaza ex

Nintendo Black Star Promos · #039

View details$369.18

Promo

Rayquaza C LV.X

DP Black Star Promos · #DP47

View details$359.99

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 $1,047.06. 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 M Rayquaza-EX from Roaring Skies at $384.42. 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 $1,047.06. 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 $1,047.06, 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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