Gyarados [Gold Star 1st Edition] #8 from Pokemon Japanese Holon Phantom is worth about $1,624.98 raw (Near Mint) and $19,111 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $975–$1,381 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $1,624.98 | $975 – $1,381 |
| Lightly Played | $1,299.98 | $780 – $1,105 |
| Moderately Played | $974.99 | $585 – $829 |
| Heavily Played | $649.99 | $390 – $552 |
| Damaged | $406.25 | $244 – $345 |
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 | $19,111 | $11,466 – $16,244 |
| PSA 9.5 | $6,770 | $4,062 – $5,754 |
| PSA 9 | $6,155 | $3,693 – $5,231 |
| PSA 8 | $3,613 | $2,168 – $3,071 |
| PSA 7 | $2,494 | $1,497 – $2,120 |
| BGS 10 | $20,336 | $12,202 – $17,286 |
| CGC 10 | $11,466 | $6,880 – $9,746 |
| SGC 10 | $11,466 | $6,880 – $9,746 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $975–$1,381 | $0 | $0 | $975–$1,381 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $1,624.98 | −$215.31 | −$0.00 | $1,409.67 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $1,543.73 | −$168.11 | −$0.00 | $1,375.62 | 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% | $19,111 | $16,536 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $6,155 | $5,296 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $3,613 | $3,091 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $1,625 | $1,367 |
"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 Gyarados [Gold Star 1st Edition] #8 from Pokemon Japanese Holon Phantom is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $1,624.98. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $19,111. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.