Darkrai VSTAR #228 (Pokemon Japanese VSTAR Universe)
Darkrai VSTAR #228 from Pokemon Japanese VSTAR Universe is worth about $48.48 raw (Near Mint) and $130 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $29–$41 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $48.48 | $29 – $41 |
| Lightly Played | $38.78 | $23 – $33 |
| Moderately Played | $29.09 | $17 – $25 |
| Heavily Played | $19.39 | $12 – $16 |
| Damaged | $12.12 | $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 | $130 | $78 – $111 |
| PSA 9.5 | $69 | $41 – $59 |
| PSA 9 | $63 | $38 – $54 |
| PSA 8 | $50 | $30 – $42 |
| PSA 7 | $14 | $8 – $12 |
| BGS 10 | $183 | $110 – $155 |
| CGC 10 | $80 | $48 – $68 |
| SGC 10 | $108 | $65 – $91 |
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–$41 | $0 | $0 | $29–$41 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $48.48 | −$6.42 | −$5.00 | $37.06 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $46.06 | −$5.02 | −$4.00 | $37.04 | 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% | $130 | $70 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $63 | $7 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $50 | $-5 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $48 | $-6 |
"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 Darkrai VSTAR #228 (Pokemon Japanese VSTAR Universe) currently trades at $48.48 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.