Giratina VSTAR #261 (Pokemon Japanese VSTAR Universe)
Giratina VSTAR #261 from Pokemon Japanese VSTAR Universe is worth about $256.76 raw (Near Mint) and $365 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $154–$218 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $256.76 | $154 – $218 |
| Lightly Played | $205.41 | $123 – $175 |
| Moderately Played | $154.06 | $92 – $131 |
| Heavily Played | $102.70 | $62 – $87 |
| Damaged | $64.19 | $39 – $55 |
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 | $365 | $219 – $310 |
| PSA 9.5 | $275 | $165 – $234 |
| PSA 9 | $250 | $150 – $212 |
| PSA 8 | $120 | $72 – $102 |
| PSA 7 | $107 | $64 – $91 |
| BGS 10 | $434 | $260 – $369 |
| CGC 10 | $285 | $171 – $242 |
| SGC 10 | $66 | $40 – $56 |
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 | $154–$218 | $0 | $0 | $154–$218 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $256.76 | −$34.02 | −$0.00 | $222.74 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $243.92 | −$26.56 | −$0.00 | $217.36 | 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. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $365 | $274 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $250 | $174 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $120 | $61 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $257 | $180 |
"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 Giratina VSTAR #261
The Giratina VSTAR #261 from Pokemon Japanese VSTAR Universe is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $256.76. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $365. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.