Charizard VSTAR #118 (Pokemon Japanese Star Birth)
Charizard VSTAR #118 from Pokemon Japanese Star Birth is worth about $52.92 raw (Near Mint) and $174 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $32–$45 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $52.92 | $32 – $45 |
| Lightly Played | $42.34 | $25 – $36 |
| Moderately Played | $31.75 | $19 – $27 |
| Heavily Played | $21.17 | $13 – $18 |
| Damaged | $13.23 | $8 – $11 |
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 | $174 | $105 – $148 |
| PSA 9.5 | $72 | $43 – $61 |
| PSA 9 | $62 | $37 – $53 |
| PSA 8 | $28 | $17 – $23 |
| PSA 7 | $24 | $14 – $20 |
| BGS 10 | $158 | $95 – $134 |
| CGC 10 | $57 | $34 – $48 |
| SGC 10 | $60 | $36 – $51 |
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 | $32–$45 | $0 | $0 | $32–$45 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $52.92 | −$7.01 | −$5.00 | $40.91 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $50.27 | −$5.47 | −$4.00 | $40.80 | 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% | $174 | $108 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $62 | $6 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $28 | $-24 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $53 | $-2 |
"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 Charizard VSTAR #118
The Charizard VSTAR #118 from Pokemon Japanese Star Birth is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $52.92. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $174. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.