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Starmie [1st Edition] #29 (Pokemon Japanese Holon Research)
Starmie [1st Edition] #29 from Pokemon Japanese Holon Research is worth about $16.28 raw (Near Mint) and $550 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $10–$14 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $16.28 | $10 – $14 |
| Lightly Played | $13.02 | $8 – $11 |
| Moderately Played | $9.77 | $6 – $8 |
| Heavily Played | $6.51 | $4 – $6 |
| Damaged | $4.07 | $2 – $3 |
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 | $550 | $330 – $467 |
| PSA 9.5 | $84 | $50 – $71 |
| PSA 9 | $76 | $46 – $65 |
| PSA 8 | $40 | $24 – $34 |
| PSA 7 | $30 | $18 – $25 |
| BGS 10 | $715 | $429 – $608 |
| CGC 10 | $81 | $48 – $69 |
| SGC 10 | $330 | $198 – $280 |
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 | $10–$14 | $0 | $0 | $10–$14 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $16.28 | −$2.16 | −$5.00 | $9.12 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $15.47 | −$1.68 | −$4.00 | $9.79 | 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% | $550 | $434 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $76 | $18 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $40 | $-13 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $16 | $-34 |
"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 Starmie [1st Edition] #29 (Pokemon Japanese Holon Research) currently trades at $16.28 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.