Clair's Gyarados #48 (Pokemon Japanese VS)
Clair's Gyarados #48 from Pokemon Japanese VS is worth about $80.00 raw (Near Mint) and $952 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $48–$68 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $80.00 | $48 – $68 |
| Lightly Played | $64.00 | $38 – $54 |
| Moderately Played | $48.00 | $29 – $41 |
| Heavily Played | $32.00 | $19 – $27 |
| Damaged | $20.00 | $12 – $17 |
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 | $952 | $571 – $809 |
| PSA 9.5 | $186 | $112 – $158 |
| PSA 9 | $169 | $101 – $144 |
| PSA 8 | $122 | $73 – $104 |
| PSA 7 | $114 | $68 – $96 |
| BGS 10 | $1,238 | $743 – $1,052 |
| CGC 10 | $310 | $186 – $264 |
| SGC 10 | $571 | $343 – $485 |
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 | $48–$68 | $0 | $0 | $48–$68 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $80.00 | −$10.60 | −$5.00 | $64.40 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $76.00 | −$8.28 | −$4.00 | $63.72 | 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% | $952 | $783 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $169 | $104 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $122 | $63 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $80 | $21 |
"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 Clair's Gyarados #48
The Clair's Gyarados #48 from Pokemon Japanese VS is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $80.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $952. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.