PSA 10JapaneseVMAX Climax #195

Zekrom (Character Rare) STANDARD PSA 10

VMAX Climax · Japanese Print · Card #195

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Set

VMAX Climax

Number

#195

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Japanese name: ゼクロム

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Card Background & Set Context

VMAX Climax (s8b) released 3 December 2021 as the final Japan-exclusive high-class set of the Sword & Shield era, capping the 2-year VMAX mechanic block with reprints of the era's strongest VMAX cards plus a 28-card CHR (Character Rare) sub-block (#185-#212) showcasing alt-art Pokemon illustrations from a rotating roster of Japanese illustrators. Card 195 is Zekrom CHR, illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA — a Lightning-type Basic Pokemon with HP 130, weakness Fighting x2, retreat cost 3 Colorless, and attacks Slash (CC, 30) and Wild Shock (LLC, 130 with 60 self-damage and Paralyze) (Bulbapedia + Serebii, accessed 2026-05-09). The mechanical card is a reprint of Vivid Voltage / Legendary Heartbeat Zekrom, but the s8b 195 alt-art illustration is unique to VMAX Climax. Zekrom is a Gen 5 Unova-region legendary first introduced in Pokemon Black (2010) — alongside Reshiram in Pokemon White — as the Deep Black Pokemon, Electric/Dragon dual-type in the games (note: this CHR card is Lightning-type only, following standard TCG single-type convention for non-V/VMAX legendary prints). VMAX Climax CHR sub-block #195-#199 groups legendary / mythical-flavor characters (Zekrom, Gardevoir, Banette, Dusknoir, Malamar) on the lower-pull end of the CHR sequence.

Investment Analysis

Zekrom CHR sits in the entry-level CHR price band: PSA 10 $96 USD vs the $300-1,200 mid-tier CHR (Charizard 187 / Eevee 210 / Eeveelution CHRs) and the $40-80 floor CHR (Druddigon 209, Bronzong 208, Falinks 204). Position reflects character pull: Zekrom is a Gen 5 legendary with a stable but not Charizard / Eevee / Pikachu-tier collector base. Raw and PSA 9 prices for this exact card are not currently tracked on Poke10's live index — PSA 10 / raw / PSA 9 grade-stack analysis will publish once secondary venues report consistent comps. Print-run note: VMAX Climax was a Japanese high-class set (per-pack pull rates higher than mainline boosters), so CHR pulls are less scarce than mainline-set Character Rares — this caps the long-tail upside vs older CHR-block sets. Catalysts: (a) Pokemon 30th anniversary 2026 legendary-Pokemon resurgence, (b) Black & White era nostalgia cycle (BW launched 2010-2011 — 15-year nostalgia window opening 2025-2026), (c) AKIRA EGAWA illustrator-collector demand if their portfolio gets a featured retrospective. 12-24 month outlook: range-bound $80-130 absent a Zekrom-specific reprint or anime/game catalyst. EV-grade math is not actionable until raw NM and PSA 9 comps stabilize on Poke10.

Risks to Watch

Primary risks: (1) Liquidity — PSA 10 30-day volume is 0 on Poke10's live index, meaning bid/ask spread can be wide and exit timing is non-deterministic; this is normal for sub-$150 CHRs but limits short-term flip strategy. (2) Pop ceiling — VMAX Climax was a Japanese high-class set with elevated CHR pull rates; PSA 10 pop will continue growing as PSA Tokyo backlog clears. (3) JPY reversion 152 to 130 trims USD value ~15%. (4) Character demand — Zekrom is mid-tier collector-demand vs Charizard / Eevee / Pikachu CHRs; if Pokemon Company doesn't surface Zekrom in 2026 anniversary content, the card stays range-bound. (5) Reprint risk — Pokemon Company has reprinted Zekrom across Vivid Voltage, Legendary Heartbeat, VMAX Climax, and Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery; another reprint is plausible and would dilute supply. Upside: 30th anniversary 2026 + Black & White nostalgia cycle + any Zekrom-featured anime/game release.

Global Market Comparison

No sold-comp history yet for this card. Our price above reflects our own sourcing + margin; region benchmarks will populate as we ingest more data.

Zekrom Character Rare VMAX Climax s8b 195/184 PSA 10 trades $96 USD on Poke10's Japan live index — a CHR (Character Rare) alt-art illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA in the Dec 2021 Japan-only VMAX Climax high-class set. The card is a Lightning-type Basic Pokemon, HP 130, with attacks Slash and Wild Shock — mechanically identical to the Vivid Voltage / Legendary Heartbeat Zekrom prints, but the s8b 195 alt-art is a distinct CHR illustration tied to the legendary-Pokemon themed CHR sub-block (#195-#199) inside VMAX Climax. Poke10 sources authenticated PSA slabs direct from Japanese dealers with full PSA verification. PSA 10 30-day transaction volume is currently 0 on Poke10 — CHR cards in this $50-150 band trade in irregular bursts rather than continuous flow.

Card Background & Set Context

Investment Analysis

Japanese vs English & Variants

Zekrom CHR s8b 195 is a Japan-only print — VMAX Climax was never released in English. The closest English-side counterpart is the Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery TG05/TG30 Zekrom (March 2022), which uses the same AKIRA EGAWA illustration as the s8b 195 CHR, distributed in the English Trainer Gallery sub-set instead of as a CHR — TG05 PSA 10 trades $40-65 on US comps (PriceCharting, accessed 2026-05-09). Within Japanese prints, 195/184 is the only CHR Zekrom in s8b; no Pokemon Center stamp variant, no jumbo, no promo-stamped reprint of this specific alt-art. The Vivid Voltage / Legendary Heartbeat Zekrom share the mechanical card text but use the original 'hatachu' illustrator art, not the EGAWA alt-art — those prints are a separate collector line, not variants of 195. Korean s8b 195 exists at lower print volume but secondary-market depth is thin.

Authentication & Cert Verification

CHR (Character Rare) authentication checklist: (1) full-art alt-art layout — Zekrom illustration extends to all four card edges with no white border, distinguishing CHR from standard Holo Rare. (2) Holographic foil pattern on the entire card face — CHR uses a uniform full-card cosmos / shimmer holo, NOT the lined holo of standard rares. (3) Illustrator credit 'AKIRA EGAWA' bottom-left in 4pt font — fakes commonly misspell or substitute. (4) Card-back prismatic Pokeball seal sharp on genuine, blurry/desaturated on reprints. (5) Card stock thickness 0.30-0.32mm; weight 1.78-1.84g per card on calibrated scale. (6) Set symbol 's8b' printed bottom-right beside '195/184'. (7) Lower-right energy / weakness / retreat block uses the standard Sword & Shield era font — CHR-era proxies often use Scarlet & Violet font by mistake. (8) Front edge stock smoothness — Japanese print uses tighter cut than English equivalents; rough edges = potential fake or damaged copy. Always verify PSA cert via PSA online lookup before purchase; PSA cert # cross-checked to slab front and back.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the current PSA 10 price for Zekrom CHR s8b 195?

Zekrom Character Rare VMAX Climax s8b 195/184 PSA 10 trades $96 USD on Poke10's Japan live index (accessed 2026-05-08). PSA 10 30-day transaction volume is 0 on Poke10 currently — sub-$150 CHRs trade in irregular bursts.

Who illustrated Zekrom CHR 195?

AKIRA EGAWA illustrated the s8b 195 Character Rare alt-art (Bulbapedia + Serebii, accessed 2026-05-09). The same EGAWA illustration was later distributed in the English Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery as TG05/TG30.

What is CHR (Character Rare)?

CHR stands for Character Rare — an alt-art rarity tier introduced in Japanese Sword & Shield era sets, characterized by full-art illustration with no white border, full-card holo foil, and illustrator-driven character poses. CHR sits below SR and SAR but above Holo Rare in the rarity hierarchy.

Is there an English version of Zekrom CHR s8b 195?

No direct English CHR equivalent — VMAX Climax never released in English. The closest counterpart is Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery TG05/TG30 (March 2022), which uses the same AKIRA EGAWA illustration but is distributed as a Trainer Gallery card, not a CHR. TG05 PSA 10 trades $40-65 on US secondary markets (PriceCharting, accessed 2026-05-09).

What attacks does Zekrom CHR have?

Slash (2 Colorless energy, 30 damage) and Wild Shock (2 Lightning + 1 Colorless energy, 130 damage with 60 self-damage and Paralyze on opponent's Active). HP 130, weakness Fighting x2, retreat cost 3 Colorless (Serebii, accessed 2026-05-09). Mechanically identical to the Vivid Voltage / Legendary Heartbeat Zekrom prints.

Is VMAX Climax Zekrom CHR a good investment?

Range-bound $80-130 12-24 month outlook absent a Zekrom-specific catalyst. Entry-level CHR price band, moderate liquidity, mid-tier character demand. Suitable for collectors completing the s8b CHR sub-block (#185-#212, 28 cards) or AKIRA EGAWA illustrator-set collectors; less suited for short-term flippers given 0 30-day PSA 10 volume.

How many Zekrom CHR PSA 10 exist?

PSA pop figures for s8b 195 are not currently surfaced on Poke10's live index — Poke10 will track once secondary venues publish consistent counts. CHRs from Japanese high-class sets typically grade at higher pop ceilings than mainline-set Character Rares due to the elevated pack pull rates of Japanese high-class product.