Hippopotas #159/XY-P from Pokemon Japanese Gaia Volcano is worth about $32.08 raw (Near Mint) and $295 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $19–$27 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $32.08 | $19 – $27 |
| Lightly Played | $25.66 | $15 – $22 |
| Moderately Played | $19.25 | $12 – $16 |
| Heavily Played | $12.83 | $8 – $11 |
| Damaged | $8.02 | $5 – $7 |
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 | $295 | $177 – $251 |
| BGS 10 | $384 | $230 – $326 |
| CGC 10 | $177 | $106 – $150 |
| SGC 10 | $177 | $106 – $150 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $19–$27 | $0 | $0 | $19–$27 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $32.08 | −$4.25 | −$5.00 | $22.83 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $30.48 | −$3.32 | −$4.00 | $23.16 | 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% | $295 | $213 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $32 | $-20 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $32 | $-20 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $32 | $-20 |
"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 Hippopotas #159/XY-P (Pokemon Japanese Gaia Volcano) currently trades at $32.08 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.