Articuno GX #171 (Pokemon Celestial Storm)
Articuno GX #171 from Pokemon Celestial Storm is worth about $60.60 raw (Near Mint) and $403 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $36–$52 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $60.60 | $36 – $52 |
| Lightly Played | $48.48 | $29 – $41 |
| Moderately Played | $36.36 | $22 – $31 |
| Heavily Played | $24.24 | $15 – $21 |
| Damaged | $15.15 | $9 – $13 |
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 | $403 | $242 – $342 |
| PSA 9.5 | $102 | $61 – $87 |
| PSA 9 | $75 | $45 – $64 |
| PSA 8 | $47 | $28 – $40 |
| PSA 7 | $38 | $23 – $32 |
| BGS 10 | $523 | $314 – $445 |
| CGC 10 | $204 | $122 – $173 |
| SGC 10 | $242 | $145 – $206 |
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 | $36–$52 | $0 | $0 | $36–$52 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $60.60 | −$8.03 | −$5.00 | $47.57 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $57.57 | −$6.27 | −$4.00 | $47.30 | 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% | $403 | $306 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $75 | $17 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $47 | $-7 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $61 | $5 |
"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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About Articuno GX #171
The Articuno GX #171 from Pokemon Celestial Storm is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $60.60. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $403. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.