Giovanni's Gyarados #5 (Pokemon Gym Challenge)
Giovanni's Gyarados #5 from Pokemon Gym Challenge is worth about $94.35 raw (Near Mint) and $2,272 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $57–$80 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $94.35 | $57 – $80 |
| Lightly Played | $75.48 | $45 – $64 |
| Moderately Played | $56.61 | $34 – $48 |
| Heavily Played | $37.74 | $23 – $32 |
| Damaged | $23.59 | $14 – $20 |
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 | $2,272 | $1,363 – $1,931 |
| PSA 9.5 | $363 | $218 – $309 |
| PSA 9 | $330 | $198 – $280 |
| PSA 8 | $201 | $121 – $171 |
| PSA 7 | $142 | $85 – $121 |
| BGS 10 | $2,953 | $1,772 – $2,510 |
| CGC 10 | $365 | $219 – $310 |
| SGC 10 | $1,363 | $818 – $1,159 |
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 | $57–$80 | $0 | $0 | $57–$80 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $94.35 | −$12.50 | −$5.00 | $76.85 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $89.63 | −$9.76 | −$4.00 | $75.87 | 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% | $2,272 | $1,928 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $330 | $243 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $201 | $131 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $94 | $34 |
"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 #5
The Giovanni's Gyarados #5 from Pokemon Gym Challenge is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $94.35. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,272. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.