Palkia VSTAR #21 from Pokemon Chinese CS6.1C is worth about $135.64 raw (Near Mint) and $141 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $81–$115 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $135.64 | $81 – $115 |
| Lightly Played | $108.51 | $65 – $92 |
| Moderately Played | $81.38 | $49 – $69 |
| Heavily Played | $54.26 | $33 – $46 |
| Damaged | $33.91 | $20 – $29 |
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 | $141 | $84 – $120 |
| PSA 9.5 | $69 | $41 – $59 |
| PSA 9 | $63 | $38 – $54 |
| BGS 10 | $183 | $110 – $156 |
| CGC 10 | $84 | $50 – $71 |
| SGC 10 | $84 | $50 – $71 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $81–$115 | $0 | $0 | $81–$115 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $135.64 | −$17.97 | −$0.00 | $117.67 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $128.86 | −$14.03 | −$0.00 | $114.83 | 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. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $141 | $79 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $63 | $7 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $136 | $75 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $136 | $75 |
"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 Palkia VSTAR #21 from Pokemon Chinese CS6.1C is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $135.64. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $141. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.