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Espeon [Gold Star] #16 (Pokemon POP Series 5)
Espeon [Gold Star] #16 from Pokemon POP Series 5 is worth about $5,183.47 raw (Near Mint) and $73,060 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $3,110–$4,406 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $5,183.47 | $3,110 – $4,406 |
| Lightly Played | $4,146.78 | $2,488 – $3,525 |
| Moderately Played | $3,110.08 | $1,866 – $2,644 |
| Heavily Played | $2,073.39 | $1,244 – $1,762 |
| Damaged | $1,295.87 | $778 – $1,101 |
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 | $73,060 | $43,836 – $62,101 |
| PSA 9.5 | $16,886 | $10,132 – $14,353 |
| PSA 9 | $15,351 | $9,211 – $13,048 |
| PSA 8 | $14,712 | $8,827 – $12,506 |
| PSA 7 | $7,137 | $4,282 – $6,066 |
| BGS 10 | $94,978 | $56,987 – $80,731 |
| CGC 10 | $43,836 | $26,302 – $37,261 |
| SGC 10 | $43,836 | $26,302 – $37,261 |
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 | $3,110–$4,406 | $0 | $0 | $3,110–$4,406 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $5,183.47 | −$686.81 | −$0.00 | $4,496.66 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $4,924.30 | −$536.26 | −$0.00 | $4,388.04 | 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. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $73,060 | $63,337 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $15,351 | $13,274 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $14,712 | $12,720 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $5,183 | $4,454 |
"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 Espeon [Gold Star] #16
The Espeon [Gold Star] #16 from Pokemon POP Series 5 is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $5,183.47. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $73,060. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.