ハッサムVMAX HR S3 ムゲンゾーン STANDARD PSA 10
S3 · Japanese Print · Card #113
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Card Background & Set Context
Infinity Zone (s3 in JP) launched February 2020 as the third major Sword & Shield-era expansion, introducing the Eternatus VMAX as the headline chase and continuing the VMAX mechanic established in Sword & Shield. Scizor VMAX provides a steel/bug-type chase option within the set, leveraging Scizor's strong design lineage and competitive presence across multiple Pokemon generations. The HR (Hyper Rare) designation in JP corresponds to the rainbow-rare full-art treatment featuring chromatic foil throughout the card.
Investment Analysis
Scizor VMAX HR represents one of Infinity Zone's premium chases, leveraging (1) HR-tier rainbow-rare premium status, (2) VMAX-era foundational mechanic significance, (3) Scizor's competitive viability during SwSh format era. HR cards from early SwSh sets trade US$80-300 raw for non-headline Pokemon, with PSA 10 multipliers in the 2.5-4x range. Scizor specifically lacks the universal pull of Charizard or Pikachu HR but commands solid mid-tier demand from Generation II completionists and steel-type collectors. Long-term thesis: VMAX-era HR cards are settling into post-rotation collector territory where competitive demand has decayed but illustration/era-collector demand remains strong. Without active listing data in our index, valuation references Snkrdunk historical data and Mercari JP for Infinity Zone HR comparables.
Risks to Watch
Risks include: (1) post-rotation competitive demand decay reducing one demand vector, (2) HR-tier supply across SwSh-era sets is substantial, somewhat diluting per-card scarcity, (3) high counterfeit volume in HR cards requires careful sourcing, (4) JPY/HKD FX exposure on premium-priced cards. The Infinity Zone era-specific identity provides defensive moat; Scizor's character pull supports baseline demand floor.
Global Market Comparison
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Price History (90 days)
Card Background & Set Context
Infinity Zone (s3 in JP) launched February 2020 as the third major Sword & Shield-era expansion, introducing the Eternatus VMAX as the headline chase and continuing the VMAX mechanic established in Sword & Shield. Scizor VMAX provides a steel/bug-type chase option within the set, leveraging Scizor's strong design lineage and competitive presence across multiple Pokemon generations. The HR (Hyper Rare) designation in JP corresponds to the rainbow-rare full-art treatment featuring chromatic foil throughout the card.
Investment Analysis
Scizor VMAX HR represents one of Infinity Zone's premium chases, leveraging (1) HR-tier rainbow-rare premium status, (2) VMAX-era foundational mechanic significance, (3) Scizor's competitive viability during SwSh format era. HR cards from early SwSh sets trade US$80-300 raw for non-headline Pokemon, with PSA 10 multipliers in the 2.5-4x range. Scizor specifically lacks the universal pull of Charizard or Pikachu HR but commands solid mid-tier demand from Generation II completionists and steel-type collectors. Long-term thesis: VMAX-era HR cards are settling into post-rotation collector territory where competitive demand has decayed but illustration/era-collector demand remains strong. Without active listing data in our index, valuation references Snkrdunk historical data and Mercari JP for Infinity Zone HR comparables.
Japanese vs English & Variants
Within s3 Infinity Zone, Scizor appears as VMAX at this 113 HR position, with likely V-class entry and potentially additional rarity treatments at other card numbers. The HR rainbow-rare is the apex Scizor print in Infinity Zone. Comparison with Scizor prints across other VMAX-era sets and earlier eras — including various Scizor V/VMAX entries and the Generation II base Scizor cards — shows that HR rainbow rare provides distinct premium versus standard VMAX prints in the same set.
Authentication & Cert Verification
HR rainbow-rare cards from Infinity Zone face elevated counterfeit risk given premium pricing. Verify: (1) rainbow holo pattern under angled light shows the era-appropriate s3 production technique (not flat-overlay common in counterfeits), (2) card stock matches 2020-era JP production weight (slightly different from modern SV-era stock), (3) print resolution on the full-art shows native high-density printing without printer artifacts, (4) HR designation typography matches standard s3 HR format. The rainbow-foil pattern is the most counterfeit-vulnerable element — verify under good lighting before purchase.
Risks to Watch
Risks include: (1) post-rotation competitive demand decay reducing one demand vector, (2) HR-tier supply across SwSh-era sets is substantial, somewhat diluting per-card scarcity, (3) high counterfeit volume in HR cards requires careful sourcing, (4) JPY/HKD FX exposure on premium-priced cards. The Infinity Zone era-specific identity provides defensive moat; Scizor's character pull supports baseline demand floor.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does HR designation mean?
Hyper Rare — rainbow-rare full-art tier in JP SwSh-era sets, featuring chromatic foil throughout the card and serving as the set's highest non-secret rarity.
Is Scizor VMAX competitive?
Scizor VMAX had niche competitive use during SwSh-era formats; in current SV-era standard, post-rotation demand is collector-driven rather than play-driven.
What's the English equivalent?
Pokemon SwSh—Rebel Clash (May 2020 EN) is the English counterpart; the JP s3 print typically commands a small first-print premium.
How does this compare to other Scizor cards?
S3-113 HR is the apex Scizor print in Infinity Zone; earlier Scizor VMAX prints and Generation II originals form distinct era-specific demand pools.
Is grading worthwhile?
For centred near-mint copies, yes — HR rainbow rares command 2.5-4x PSA 10 multipliers given centring difficulty and premium positioning.
Data Sources & References
- PSA grade & population: psacard.com/pop — authoritative PSA population report
- Japan market reference: snkrdunk.com
- US market reference: pricecharting.com
- Card image & metadata: Pokemon TCG API
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