Gyarados [Gold Star] #8 from Pokemon Japanese Holon Phantom is worth about $1,308.83 raw (Near Mint) and $20,782 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $785–$1,113 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $1,308.83 | $785 – $1,113 |
| Lightly Played | $1,047.06 | $628 – $890 |
| Moderately Played | $785.30 | $471 – $668 |
| Heavily Played | $523.53 | $314 – $445 |
| Damaged | $327.21 | $196 – $278 |
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 | $20,782 | $12,469 – $17,665 |
| PSA 9.5 | $4,225 | $2,535 – $3,591 |
| PSA 9 | $3,841 | $2,305 – $3,265 |
| PSA 8 | $2,774 | $1,665 – $2,358 |
| PSA 7 | $1,473 | $884 – $1,252 |
| BGS 10 | $27,017 | $16,210 – $22,964 |
| CGC 10 | $12,469 | $7,481 – $10,599 |
| SGC 10 | $12,469 | $7,481 – $10,599 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $785–$1,113 | $0 | $0 | $785–$1,113 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $1,308.83 | −$173.42 | −$0.00 | $1,135.41 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $1,243.39 | −$135.41 | −$0.00 | $1,107.98 | 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% | $20,782 | $17,986 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $3,841 | $3,289 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $2,774 | $2,364 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $1,309 | $1,092 |
"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] #8 from Pokemon Japanese Holon Phantom is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $1,308.83. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $20,782. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.