Gyarados VMAX #81 (Pokemon Japanese Blue Sky Stream)
Gyarados VMAX #81 from Pokemon Japanese Blue Sky Stream is worth about $45.69 raw (Near Mint) and $98 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $27–$39 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $45.69 | $27 – $39 |
| Lightly Played | $36.55 | $22 – $31 |
| Moderately Played | $27.41 | $16 – $23 |
| Heavily Played | $18.28 | $11 – $16 |
| Damaged | $11.42 | $7 – $10 |
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 | $98 | $59 – $83 |
| PSA 9.5 | $28 | $17 – $24 |
| PSA 9 | $23 | $14 – $20 |
| PSA 8 | $16 | $10 – $14 |
| PSA 7 | $12 | $7 – $10 |
| BGS 10 | $127 | $76 – $108 |
| CGC 10 | $59 | $35 – $50 |
| SGC 10 | $59 | $35 – $50 |
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 | $27–$39 | $0 | $0 | $27–$39 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $45.69 | −$6.05 | −$5.00 | $34.64 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $43.41 | −$4.73 | −$4.00 | $34.68 | 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% | $98 | $37 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $23 | $-28 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $16 | $-34 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $46 | $-8 |
"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 VMAX #81 (Pokemon Japanese Blue Sky Stream) currently trades at $45.69 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.