Pikachu V #1 (Pokemon Japanese 25th Anniversary Golden Box)
Pikachu V #1 from Pokemon Japanese 25th Anniversary Golden Box is worth about $281.25 raw (Near Mint) and $1,233 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $169–$239 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $281.25 | $169 – $239 |
| Lightly Played | $225.00 | $135 – $191 |
| Moderately Played | $168.75 | $101 – $143 |
| Heavily Played | $112.50 | $68 – $96 |
| Damaged | $70.31 | $42 – $60 |
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 | $1,233 | $740 – $1,048 |
| PSA 9.5 | $591 | $355 – $502 |
| PSA 9 | $350 | $210 – $298 |
| PSA 8 | $246 | $148 – $209 |
| PSA 7 | $66 | $39 – $56 |
| BGS 10 | $1,088 | $653 – $925 |
| CGC 10 | $800 | $480 – $680 |
| SGC 10 | $740 | $444 – $629 |
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 | $169–$239 | $0 | $0 | $169–$239 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $281.25 | −$37.27 | −$0.00 | $243.98 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $267.19 | −$29.10 | −$0.00 | $238.09 | 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% | $1,233 | $1,027 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $350 | $261 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $246 | $171 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $281 | $201 |
"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 V #1
The Pikachu V #1 from Pokemon Japanese 25th Anniversary Golden Box is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $281.25. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,233. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.