The Japanese Duraludon VMAX commonly described as the “Gold UR” is S8b 285/184. It is an Ultra Rare with a gold Secret Full Art treatment; the separate 253/184 card is a Character Super Rare featuring Raihan.
The card is ジュラルドンVMAX — Duraludon VMAX, No. 285/184, printed as an Ultra Rare (UR) in the Japanese High Class Pack ハイクラスパック「VMAXクライマックス」/ VMAX Climax (set code S8b). This print is not listed on our site at the moment; sourcing requests go through Quick Order. We do list sealed VMAX Climax booster boxes — the source product it is pulled from — and graded Duraludon singles from a different Japanese set. This guide covers what the 285/184 print is, where it sits inside VMAX Climax, how it compares to the English release, and where to buy Duraludon product from Tokyo.
Duraludon VMAX 285/184 is the Ultra Rare gold print from VMAX Climax (S8b), a Japanese High Class Pack released 3 December 2021 whose numbering runs through 285/184. The set’s booster box is currently listed at ¥39,900 (~$251). The 285/184 single is not listed on our site at the moment; sourcing requests go through Quick Order. Our PSA10 Duraludon VMAX HR from a separate Japanese set (S7D) is currently listed.
Prices below are current samuraiswordtokyo.com listings, converted at ¥159/USD (September 2026).
The Card: Duraludon VMAX 285/184 UR
Duraludon VMAX is a Dragon-type Evolution Pokemon card that evolves from Duraludon V. It carries 330 HP. The 285/184 print is illustrated by PLANETA Mochizuki, and its position beyond the 184-card main numbering identifies it as the set’s gold Secret Full Art Ultra Rare.
Here, “Gold UR” describes the card accurately: UR is the Japanese rarity, while “gold” describes its Secret Full Art finish. It must not be confused with the separate 253/184 CSR artwork.
Print History: Duraludon Across VMAX Climax
Within VMAX Climax, Duraludon’s V and VMAX forms appear across four numbered slots: 122/184, 123/184, 253/184 and 285/184. The VMAX received both a Raihan Character Super Rare and a separate gold Ultra Rare treatment.
The 122/184 print sits inside the set’s main numbered run at the Double Rare tier, with HP 220 and art by PLANETA Mochizuki. The 123/184 Triple Rare carries 330 HP. The 253/184 CSR pairs that HP total with AKIRA EGAWA’s Raihan artwork, while the 285/184 UR is the distinct gold print illustrated by PLANETA Mochizuki.
| Number | Card | Rarity | Illustrator | HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122/184 | Duraludon V | Double Rare | PLANETA Mochizuki | 220 |
| 123/184 | Duraludon VMAX | Triple Rare | PLANETA Mochizuki | 330 |
| 253/184 | Duraludon VMAX | Character Super Rare | AKIRA EGAWA | 330 |
| 285/184 | Duraludon VMAX (anchor) | Ultra Rare | PLANETA Mochizuki | 330 |
All four prints released in the same set, so this is not an “original vs reprint” story — they are distinct treatments of Duraludon’s V/VMAX pairing. Our wider Duraludon cards guide surveys the character’s Japanese prints across several sets and years; this article focuses on the 285/184 Gold UR.
The Set: VMAX Climax (S8b)
VMAX Climax — ハイクラスパック「VMAXクライマックス」in Japanese — is set code S8b, a High Class Pack released on 3 December 2021. Its main numbering runs to 184, with secret cards extending through 285/184.
The set includes Character Super Rare artwork and a separate gold Ultra Rare block. Duraludon’s 253/184 CSR and 285/184 UR demonstrate that distinction. For the set breakdown, see our VMAX Climax set hub, and for how this set compares against other Japanese sealed product from the same era, our Shiny Star V vs VMAX Climax box guide covers that comparison directly.
Sealed VMAX Climax product — where the 122/184, 123/184, 253/184 and 285/184 prints originate — is available as the S8B VMAX Climax Japanese Pokemon Booster Box, currently listed at ¥39,900 (~$251).
Where This UR Sits Among Japanese Rarities
Within VMAX Climax, the verified Duraludon prints span four slots and four rarity labels: Double Rare (122/184), Triple Rare (123/184), Character Super Rare (253/184) and Ultra Rare (285/184). The CSR supplies the Raihan character artwork; the UR supplies the gold treatment.
This separation between CSR and gold UR is essential when identifying the card. The Eternatus VMAX guide likewise distinguishes its VMAX Climax CSR from its separate Shiny Star V gold UR.
The 285/184 print is not listed on our site at the moment; sourcing requests for this exact print go through Quick Order. For listed graded Japanese Pokemon singles, see our PSA 10 graded card collection.
Where to Buy Duraludon from Tokyo
The sealed S8B VMAX Climax Japanese Pokemon Booster Box is currently listed at ¥39,900 (~$251), shipped from Tokyo with tracked delivery, and is the source product for the 285/184 UR covered in this guide.
Graded Duraludon singles from a different Japanese set — Expansion Pack “Skyscraping Perfection” (S7D), not VMAX Climax — are also listed on our site. Do not confuse them with the S8b 285/184 UR above; they are separate prints from a separate set.
Both graded singles above are pulled from a different set — sealed S7D Skyscraping Perfection Japanese Pokemon Booster Boxes are currently listed at ¥17,850 (~$112) if you’d rather chase those prints yourself. Browse the wider Japanese Pokemon booster box collection for other VMAX-era sets, or use our Quick Order page to build a mixed order across singles and sealed product.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duraludon VMAX 285/184 UR?
It is the gold Ultra Rare print of Duraludon VMAX (ジュラルドンVMAX) from the Japanese High Class Pack VMAX Climax (S8b), released 3 December 2021. The separate 253/184 card is the Character Super Rare.
Do you sell a graded Duraludon VMAX 285/184?
This print is not listed on our site at the moment; sourcing requests go through Quick Order. The sealed VMAX Climax booster box is currently listed at ¥39,900 (~$251).
What is the difference between the four S8b Duraludon prints?
122/184 is Duraludon V at Double Rare; 123/184 is Duraludon VMAX at Triple Rare; 253/184 is Duraludon VMAX at Character Super Rare with Raihan; and 285/184 is the gold Ultra Rare.
Does Duraludon VMAX have an English print?
Yes — Silver Tempest TG30/TG30 is the direct English counterpart to the Japanese 285/184 gold print. Silver Tempest TG21/TG30 corresponds to the separate 253/184 Raihan CSR.
What are the PSA 10 Duraludon singles you do carry?
They are from a different Japanese set — Expansion Pack “Skyscraping Perfection” (S7D) — not VMAX Climax. We list a PSA10 Duraludon V SR (076/067) at ¥12,847 (~$81) and a PSA10 Duraludon VMAX HR (083/067) at ¥24,200 (~$152).
Where can I buy Duraludon product from Tokyo?
The sealed S8B VMAX Climax booster box is currently listed at ¥39,900 (~$251) with tracked shipping from Tokyo. The S7D-set PSA10 Duraludon singles and sealed S7D box described above are also listed on our site.
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