Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR #259 (Pokemon Japanese VSTAR Universe)
Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR #259 from Pokemon Japanese VSTAR Universe is worth about $90.80 raw (Near Mint) and $180 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $54–$77 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $90.80 | $54 – $77 |
| Lightly Played | $72.64 | $44 – $62 |
| Moderately Played | $54.48 | $33 – $46 |
| Heavily Played | $36.32 | $22 – $31 |
| Damaged | $22.70 | $14 – $19 |
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 | $180 | $108 – $153 |
| PSA 9.5 | $94 | $56 – $80 |
| PSA 9 | $69 | $41 – $59 |
| PSA 8 | $60 | $36 – $51 |
| BGS 10 | $212 | $128 – $181 |
| CGC 10 | $163 | $98 – $138 |
| SGC 10 | $87 | $52 – $74 |
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 | $54–$77 | $0 | $0 | $54–$77 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $90.80 | −$12.03 | −$5.00 | $73.77 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $86.26 | −$9.39 | −$4.00 | $72.87 | 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% | $180 | $113 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $69 | $12 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $60 | $4 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $91 | $31 |
"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 Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR #259
The Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR #259 from Pokemon Japanese VSTAR Universe is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $90.80. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $180. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.