Shaymin EX #188 (Pokemon Japanese Best of XY)
Shaymin EX #188 from Pokemon Japanese Best of XY is worth about $412.69 raw (Near Mint) and $2,959 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $248–$351 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $412.69 | $248 – $351 |
| Lightly Played | $330.15 | $198 – $281 |
| Moderately Played | $247.61 | $149 – $210 |
| Heavily Played | $165.08 | $99 – $140 |
| Damaged | $103.17 | $62 – $88 |
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 | $2,959 | $1,775 – $2,515 |
| PSA 9.5 | $672 | $403 – $571 |
| PSA 9 | $611 | $367 – $519 |
| PSA 8 | $342 | $205 – $291 |
| BGS 10 | $4,097 | $2,458 – $3,482 |
| CGC 10 | $935 | $561 – $795 |
| SGC 10 | $1,775 | $1,065 – $1,509 |
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 | $248–$351 | $0 | $0 | $248–$351 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $412.69 | −$54.68 | −$0.00 | $358.01 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $392.06 | −$42.70 | −$0.00 | $349.36 | 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% | $2,959 | $2,524 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $611 | $487 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $342 | $254 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $413 | $315 |
"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 Shaymin EX #188
The Shaymin EX #188 from Pokemon Japanese Best of XY is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $412.69. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,959. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.