Chi-Yu ex #259 (Pokemon Paldea Evolved)
Chi-Yu ex #259 from Pokemon Paldea Evolved is worth about $49.07 raw (Near Mint) and $236 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $29–$42 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $49.07 | $29 – $42 |
| Lightly Played | $39.26 | $24 – $33 |
| Moderately Played | $29.44 | $18 – $25 |
| Heavily Played | $19.63 | $12 – $17 |
| Damaged | $12.27 | $7 – $10 |
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 | $236 | $142 – $201 |
| PSA 9.5 | $60 | $36 – $51 |
| PSA 9 | $55 | $33 – $46 |
| PSA 8 | $33 | $20 – $28 |
| BGS 10 | $307 | $184 – $261 |
| CGC 10 | $79 | $47 – $67 |
| 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 | $29–$42 | $0 | $0 | $29–$42 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $49.07 | −$6.50 | −$5.00 | $37.57 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $46.62 | −$5.08 | −$4.00 | $37.54 | 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% | $236 | $162 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $55 | $-1 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $33 | $-19 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $49 | $-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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The Chi-Yu ex #259 (Pokemon Paldea Evolved) currently trades at $49.07 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.