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Giovanni's Gyarados [1st Edition] #5 (Pokemon Gym Challenge)
Giovanni's Gyarados [1st Edition] #5 from Pokemon Gym Challenge is worth about $262.50 raw (Near Mint) and $5,084 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $158–$223 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $262.50 | $158 – $223 |
| Lightly Played | $210.00 | $126 – $178 |
| Moderately Played | $157.50 | $94 – $134 |
| Heavily Played | $105.00 | $63 – $89 |
| Damaged | $65.62 | $39 – $56 |
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 | $5,084 | $3,050 – $4,321 |
| PSA 9.5 | $848 | $509 – $721 |
| PSA 9 | $771 | $463 – $655 |
| PSA 8 | $420 | $252 – $357 |
| PSA 7 | $338 | $202 – $287 |
| BGS 10 | $6,609 | $3,965 – $5,618 |
| CGC 10 | $1,249 | $749 – $1,062 |
| SGC 10 | $3,050 | $1,830 – $2,592 |
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 | $158–$223 | $0 | $0 | $158–$223 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $262.50 | −$34.78 | −$0.00 | $227.72 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $249.38 | −$27.16 | −$0.00 | $222.22 | 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% | $5,084 | $4,367 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $771 | $626 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $420 | $322 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $262 | $185 |
"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 Giovanni's Gyarados [1st Edition] #5
The Giovanni's Gyarados [1st Edition] #5 from Pokemon Gym Challenge is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $262.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $5,084. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.