Pikachu [Gold Star] #1 from Pokemon Japanese 2005 Gift Box is worth about $1,515.00 raw (Near Mint) and $37,000 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $909–$1,288 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $1,515.00 | $909 – $1,288 |
| Lightly Played | $1,212.00 | $727 – $1,030 |
| Moderately Played | $909.00 | $545 – $773 |
| Heavily Played | $606.00 | $364 – $515 |
| Damaged | $378.75 | $227 – $322 |
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 | $37,000 | $22,200 – $31,450 |
| PSA 9.5 | $8,582 | $5,149 – $7,295 |
| PSA 9 | $7,802 | $4,681 – $6,632 |
| PSA 8 | $5,499 | $3,299 – $4,674 |
| PSA 7 | $3,717 | $2,230 – $3,159 |
| BGS 10 | $48,100 | $28,860 – $40,885 |
| CGC 10 | $22,200 | $13,320 – $18,870 |
| SGC 10 | $22,200 | $13,320 – $18,870 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $909–$1,288 | $0 | $0 | $909–$1,288 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $1,515.00 | −$200.74 | −$0.00 | $1,314.26 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $1,439.25 | −$156.73 | −$0.00 | $1,282.52 | 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% | $37,000 | $32,054 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $7,802 | $6,725 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $5,499 | $4,727 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $1,515 | $1,271 |
"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 Pikachu [Gold Star] #1 from Pokemon Japanese 2005 Gift Box is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $1,515.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $37,000. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.