Banette GX #221 (Pokemon Japanese GX Ultra Shiny)
Banette GX #221 from Pokemon Japanese GX Ultra Shiny is worth about $14.41 raw (Near Mint) and $75 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $9–$12 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $14.41 | $9 – $12 |
| Lightly Played | $11.53 | $7 – $10 |
| Moderately Played | $8.65 | $5 – $7 |
| Heavily Played | $5.76 | $3 – $5 |
| Damaged | $3.60 | $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 | $75 | $45 – $64 |
| PSA 9.5 | $30 | $18 – $26 |
| PSA 9 | $27 | $16 – $23 |
| PSA 8 | $20 | $12 – $17 |
| BGS 10 | $97 | $58 – $82 |
| CGC 10 | $55 | $33 – $47 |
| SGC 10 | $45 | $27 – $38 |
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–$12 | $0 | $0 | $9–$12 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $14.41 | −$1.91 | −$5.00 | $7.50 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $13.69 | −$1.49 | −$4.00 | $8.20 | 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% | $75 | $17 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $27 | $-25 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $20 | $-31 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $14 | $-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 Banette GX #221 (Pokemon Japanese GX Ultra Shiny) currently trades at $14.41 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.