Arceus VSTAR #176 (Pokemon Brilliant Stars)
Arceus VSTAR #176 from Pokemon Brilliant Stars is worth about $14.75 raw (Near Mint) and $83 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $9–$13 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $14.75 | $9 – $13 |
| Lightly Played | $11.80 | $7 – $10 |
| Moderately Played | $8.85 | $5 – $8 |
| Heavily Played | $5.90 | $4 – $5 |
| Damaged | $3.69 | $2 – $3 |
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 | $83 | $50 – $70 |
| PSA 9.5 | $36 | $22 – $31 |
| PSA 9 | $33 | $20 – $28 |
| PSA 8 | $21 | $13 – $18 |
| PSA 7 | $11 | $6 – $9 |
| BGS 10 | $100 | $60 – $85 |
| CGC 10 | $41 | $25 – $35 |
| SGC 10 | $23 | $14 – $20 |
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 | $9–$13 | $0 | $0 | $9–$13 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $14.75 | −$1.95 | −$5.00 | $7.80 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $14.01 | −$1.53 | −$4.00 | $8.48 | 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. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $83 | $24 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $33 | $-20 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $21 | $-29 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $15 | $-35 |
"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 Arceus VSTAR #176 (Pokemon Brilliant Stars) currently trades at $14.75 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.