Pikachu VMAX #279 (Pokemon Japanese VMAX Climax)
Pikachu VMAX #279 from Pokemon Japanese VMAX Climax is worth about $28.99 raw (Near Mint) and $238 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $17–$25 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $28.99 | $17 – $25 |
| Lightly Played | $23.19 | $14 – $20 |
| Moderately Played | $17.39 | $10 – $15 |
| Heavily Played | $11.60 | $7 – $10 |
| Damaged | $7.25 | $4 – $6 |
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 | $238 | $143 – $202 |
| PSA 9.5 | $68 | $40 – $57 |
| PSA 9 | $57 | $34 – $48 |
| PSA 8 | $15 | $9 – $13 |
| PSA 7 | $12 | $7 – $10 |
| BGS 10 | $310 | $186 – $264 |
| CGC 10 | $140 | $84 – $119 |
| SGC 10 | $143 | $86 – $122 |
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 | $17–$25 | $0 | $0 | $17–$25 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $28.99 | −$3.84 | −$5.00 | $20.15 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $27.54 | −$3.00 | −$4.00 | $20.54 | 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% | $238 | $164 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $57 | $1 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $15 | $-35 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $29 | $-23 |
"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 VMAX #279 (Pokemon Japanese VMAX Climax) currently trades at $28.99 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.