Ho-Oh GX #59 (Pokemon Japanese Battle Rainbow)
Ho-Oh GX #59 from Pokemon Japanese Battle Rainbow is worth about $69.86 raw (Near Mint) and $504 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $42–$59 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $69.86 | $42 – $59 |
| Lightly Played | $55.89 | $34 – $48 |
| Moderately Played | $41.92 | $25 – $36 |
| Heavily Played | $27.94 | $17 – $24 |
| Damaged | $17.46 | $10 – $15 |
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 | $504 | $303 – $429 |
| PSA 9.5 | $51 | $31 – $43 |
| PSA 9 | $46 | $28 – $39 |
| PSA 8 | $31 | $18 – $26 |
| BGS 10 | $655 | $393 – $557 |
| CGC 10 | $303 | $182 – $258 |
| SGC 10 | $303 | $182 – $258 |
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 | $42–$59 | $0 | $0 | $42–$59 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $69.86 | −$9.26 | −$5.00 | $55.60 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $66.37 | −$7.23 | −$4.00 | $55.14 | 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% | $504 | $394 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $46 | $-8 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $31 | $-21 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $70 | $13 |
"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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About Ho-Oh GX #59
The Ho-Oh GX #59 from Pokemon Japanese Battle Rainbow is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $69.86. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $504. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.