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Raikou [Gold Star 1st Edition] #39 (Pokemon Japanese Golden Sky, Silvery Ocean)
Raikou [Gold Star 1st Edition] #39 from Pokemon Japanese Golden Sky, Silvery Ocean is worth about $1,084.02 raw (Near Mint) and $9,089 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $650–$921 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $1,084.02 | $650 – $921 |
| Lightly Played | $867.22 | $520 – $737 |
| Moderately Played | $650.41 | $390 – $553 |
| Heavily Played | $433.61 | $260 – $369 |
| Damaged | $271.00 | $163 – $230 |
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 | $9,089 | $5,453 – $7,726 |
| PSA 9.5 | $4,387 | $2,632 – $3,729 |
| PSA 9 | $3,988 | $2,393 – $3,390 |
| PSA 8 | $960 | $576 – $816 |
| PSA 7 | $644 | $387 – $548 |
| BGS 10 | $11,816 | $7,090 – $10,044 |
| CGC 10 | $5,453 | $3,272 – $4,635 |
| SGC 10 | $5,453 | $3,272 – $4,635 |
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 | $650–$921 | $0 | $0 | $650–$921 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $1,084.02 | −$143.63 | −$0.00 | $940.39 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $1,029.82 | −$112.15 | −$0.00 | $917.67 | 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% | $9,089 | $7,842 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $3,988 | $3,417 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $960 | $790 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $1,084 | $897 |
"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 Raikou [Gold Star 1st Edition] #39
The Raikou [Gold Star 1st Edition] #39 from Pokemon Japanese Golden Sky, Silvery Ocean is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $1,084.02. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $9,089. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.