Starmie #5 from Pokemon Japanese Melee Pokemon Scramble is worth about $150.50 raw (Near Mint) and $1,431 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $90–$128 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $150.50 | $90 – $128 |
| Lightly Played | $120.40 | $72 – $102 |
| Moderately Played | $90.30 | $54 – $77 |
| Heavily Played | $60.20 | $36 – $51 |
| Damaged | $37.62 | $23 – $32 |
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.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $1,431 | $858 – $1,216 |
| PSA 9.5 | $176 | $106 – $150 |
| PSA 9 | $160 | $96 – $136 |
| PSA 8 | $64 | $38 – $54 |
| PSA 7 | $51 | $31 – $43 |
| BGS 10 | $1,860 | $1,116 – $1,581 |
| CGC 10 | $858 | $515 – $729 |
| SGC 10 | $858 | $515 – $729 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $90–$128 | $0 | $0 | $90–$128 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $150.50 | −$19.94 | −$0.00 | $130.56 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $142.97 | −$15.57 | −$0.00 | $127.40 | 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.
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% | $1,431 | $1,198 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $160 | $96 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $64 | $7 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $150 | $88 |
"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 #5 from Pokemon Japanese Melee Pokemon Scramble is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $150.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,431. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.