This Ice Rider Calyrex V comes from the 2021 Japanese VMAX Climax set, one of the most celebrated releases of the Sword & Shield era. VMAX Climax introduced the highly collectible Character Super Rares (CSR)—full-art cards featuring trainers and their partner Pokémon in cinematic, story-driven artwork.

This card showcases Ice Rider Calyrex and its trainer in a dramatic snowy mountain scene, rendered in VMAX Climax’s signature rainbow holofoil. These CSR cards have become fan favorites thanks to their combination of strong character presence, bold color work, and premium texture.

An AGS 9.5 Mint+ is an elite grade for CSR cards, which often face micro-surface scratches and print texture issues. A 9.5 indicates crisp edges, near-perfect centering, and exceptionally clean holofoil—making this copy a standout example.

VMAX Climax continues to rise in popularity due to its connection to the later English Trainer Gallery releases and its reputation as one of the strongest modern sets for artwork. Ice Rider Calyrex is also one of the flagship Pokémon of the Crown Tundra era, adding to long-term collectability.