Acerola's Premonition #255 (Pokemon Japanese VMAX Climax)
Acerola's Premonition #255 from Pokemon Japanese VMAX Climax is worth about $23.80 raw (Near Mint) and $80 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $14–$20 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $23.80 | $14 – $20 |
| Lightly Played | $19.04 | $11 – $16 |
| Moderately Played | $14.28 | $9 – $12 |
| Heavily Played | $9.52 | $6 – $8 |
| Damaged | $5.95 | $4 – $5 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $80 | $48 – $68 |
| PSA 9.5 | $80 | $48 – $68 |
| PSA 9 | $32 | $19 – $27 |
| PSA 8 | $29 | $18 – $25 |
| BGS 10 | $104 | $62 – $88 |
| CGC 10 | $59 | $36 – $51 |
| SGC 10 | $80 | $48 – $68 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $14–$20 | $0 | $0 | $14–$20 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $23.80 | −$3.15 | −$5.00 | $15.65 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $22.61 | −$2.46 | −$4.00 | $16.15 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $80 | $21 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $32 | $-20 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $29 | $-22 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $24 | $-27 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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The Acerola's Premonition #255 (Pokemon Japanese VMAX Climax) currently trades at $23.80 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.