Garchomp & Giratina GX #228 (Pokemon Unified Minds)
Garchomp & Giratina GX #228 from Pokemon Unified Minds is worth about $53.78 raw (Near Mint) and $402 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $32–$46 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $53.78 | $32 – $46 |
| Lightly Played | $43.02 | $26 – $37 |
| Moderately Played | $32.27 | $19 – $27 |
| Heavily Played | $21.51 | $13 – $18 |
| Damaged | $13.45 | $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 | $402 | $242 – $342 |
| PSA 9.5 | $74 | $44 – $63 |
| PSA 9 | $72 | $43 – $61 |
| PSA 8 | $65 | $39 – $55 |
| PSA 7 | $52 | $31 – $44 |
| BGS 10 | $523 | $314 – $445 |
| CGC 10 | $130 | $78 – $110 |
| SGC 10 | $242 | $145 – $206 |
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–$46 | $0 | $0 | $32–$46 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $53.78 | −$7.13 | −$5.00 | $41.65 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $51.09 | −$5.56 | −$4.00 | $41.53 | 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% | $402 | $306 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $72 | $14 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $65 | $8 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $54 | $-1 |
"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 Garchomp & Giratina GX #228
The Garchomp & Giratina GX #228 from Pokemon Unified Minds is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $53.78. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $402. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.