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Giovanni's Persian [1st Edition] #8 (Pokemon Gym Challenge)
Giovanni's Persian [1st Edition] #8 from Pokemon Gym Challenge is worth about $167.50 raw (Near Mint) and $9,922 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $100–$142 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $167.50 | $100 – $142 |
| Lightly Played | $134.00 | $80 – $114 |
| Moderately Played | $100.50 | $60 – $85 |
| Heavily Played | $67.00 | $40 – $57 |
| Damaged | $41.88 | $25 – $36 |
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 | $9,922 | $5,953 – $8,433 |
| PSA 9.5 | $700 | $420 – $595 |
| PSA 9 | $549 | $329 – $467 |
| PSA 8 | $284 | $170 – $241 |
| PSA 7 | $175 | $105 – $149 |
| BGS 10 | $12,898 | $7,739 – $10,963 |
| CGC 10 | $765 | $459 – $650 |
| SGC 10 | $5,953 | $3,572 – $5,060 |
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 | $100–$142 | $0 | $0 | $100–$142 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $167.50 | −$22.19 | −$0.00 | $145.31 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $159.12 | −$17.33 | −$0.00 | $141.79 | 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% | $9,922 | $8,564 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $549 | $433 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $284 | $203 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $168 | $102 |
"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 Persian [1st Edition] #8
The Giovanni's Persian [1st Edition] #8 from Pokemon Gym Challenge is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $167.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $9,922. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.