Pikachu #205 (Pokemon Japanese VSTAR Universe)
Pikachu #205 from Pokemon Japanese VSTAR Universe is worth about $289.99 raw (Near Mint) and $488 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $174–$246 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $289.99 | $174 – $246 |
| Lightly Played | $231.99 | $139 – $197 |
| Moderately Played | $173.99 | $104 – $148 |
| Heavily Played | $116.00 | $70 – $99 |
| Damaged | $72.50 | $44 – $62 |
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 | $488 | $292 – $414 |
| PSA 9.5 | $304 | $183 – $259 |
| PSA 9 | $197 | $118 – $167 |
| PSA 8 | $128 | $77 – $108 |
| BGS 10 | $500 | $300 – $425 |
| CGC 10 | $265 | $159 – $226 |
| SGC 10 | $95 | $57 – $81 |
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 | $174–$246 | $0 | $0 | $174–$246 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $289.99 | −$38.42 | −$0.00 | $251.57 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $275.49 | −$30.00 | −$0.00 | $245.49 | 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% | $488 | $380 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $197 | $127 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $128 | $68 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $290 | $209 |
"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 Pikachu #205
The Pikachu #205 from Pokemon Japanese VSTAR Universe is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $289.99. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $488. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.