Groudon [Gold Star 1st Edition] #56 from Pokemon Japanese Holon Research is worth about $1,200.00 raw (Near Mint) and $11,500 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $720–$1,020 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $1,200.00 | $720 – $1,020 |
| Lightly Played | $960.00 | $576 – $816 |
| Moderately Played | $720.00 | $432 – $612 |
| Heavily Played | $480.00 | $288 – $408 |
| Damaged | $300.00 | $180 – $255 |
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.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $11,500 | $6,900 – $9,775 |
| PSA 9.5 | $2,454 | $1,472 – $2,086 |
| PSA 9 | $2,231 | $1,339 – $1,897 |
| PSA 8 | $1,230 | $738 – $1,046 |
| BGS 10 | $14,950 | $8,970 – $12,708 |
| CGC 10 | $6,900 | $4,140 – $5,865 |
| SGC 10 | $6,900 | $4,140 – $5,865 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $720–$1,020 | $0 | $0 | $720–$1,020 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $1,200.00 | −$159.00 | −$0.00 | $1,041.00 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $1,140.00 | −$124.15 | −$0.00 | $1,015.85 | 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.
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% | $11,500 | $9,933 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $2,231 | $1,893 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $1,230 | $1,024 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $1,200 | $998 |
"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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The Groudon [Gold Star 1st Edition] #56 from Pokemon Japanese Holon Research is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $1,200.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $11,500. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.