💡 The crown jewel of Champion's Path — Charizard VMAX Rainbow Rare (74/73). HP 330, G-Max Wildfire hits for 300. Market price ~$209 as of June 2026 (TCGPlayer).
Card Basic Info
Card Name: Charizard VMAX
Set: Champion's Path
Release Date: September 25, 2020
Card Number: 74/73 (Secret Rare — exceeds set print number)
Rarity: Rare Rainbow
Type: Fire
Illustrator: aky CG Works
Card Stats & Abilities
HP: 330
Attack 1 — Claw Slash [C][C][C]: 100 damage
Attack 2 — G-Max Wildfire [R][R][R][C][C]: 300 damage. Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon.
Weakness: Water ×2
Retreat Cost: [C][C][C]
330 HP was among the highest of any VMAX at the time. G-Max Wildfire's 300 damage can OHKO nearly any Pokémon in the format, making it a devastating finisher in Fire-type decks.
Price & Where to Buy
As of June 2026 · TCGPlayer data. This is not investment advice.
Holofoil market price: ~$208.86
Champion's Path was a limited release with notoriously low pull rates for rare cards.
Where to buy: TCGPlayer, eBay, local card shops and trading communities.
PSA/BGS graded copies command a 2-3× premium over raw cards at PSA 10.
Why This Card Is Iconic
Champion's Path was a special U.S. exclusive set released in fall 2020, featuring a small card pool with extremely scarce booster packs. The Charizard VMAX Rainbow Rare (74/73) quickly became the set's defining card, with its stunning rainbow holographic foil treatment elevating it above the standard VMAX print. Combined with Charizard's enduring legacy as the most sought-after Pokémon, this card has maintained premium value in the modern card market.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Can I still pull this card from Champion's Path packs?
A. Champion's Path is a discontinued set, making new booster packs very hard to find. Purchasing single cards from the secondary market is the most practical option.
Q. Is it worth getting PSA graded?
A. PSA 10 copies can command 2-3× the raw card price. It's worth grading only if the card is in near-perfect condition, given grading fees and turnaround time.
Q. Are there other valuable cards in Champion's Path?
A. Charizard V Full Art (074a/73) and Hatterene V are notable, but the Rainbow Rare VMAX dominates in price and collector demand.
Q. Will Champion's Path be reprinted?
A. There are no announced reprints of Champion's Path. Charizard continues to appear in new sets, so newer versions are always worth watching.
Card images and data are copyright of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK / The Pokémon Company.