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Torchic [Gold Star] #20 (Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back)
Torchic [Gold Star] #20 from Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back is worth about $1,650.00 raw (Near Mint) and $95,625 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $990–$1,402 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $1,650.00 | $990 – $1,402 |
| Lightly Played | $1,320.00 | $792 – $1,122 |
| Moderately Played | $990.00 | $594 – $842 |
| Heavily Played | $660.00 | $396 – $561 |
| Damaged | $412.50 | $248 – $351 |
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 | $95,625 | $57,375 – $81,281 |
| PSA 9.5 | $2,200 | $1,320 – $1,870 |
| PSA 9 | $2,000 | $1,200 – $1,700 |
| PSA 8 | $1,785 | $1,071 – $1,518 |
| PSA 7 | $999 | $599 – $849 |
| BGS 10 | $124,313 | $74,588 – $105,666 |
| CGC 10 | $57,375 | $34,425 – $48,769 |
| SGC 10 | $57,375 | $34,425 – $48,769 |
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 | $990–$1,402 | $0 | $0 | $990–$1,402 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $1,650.00 | −$218.62 | −$0.00 | $1,431.38 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $1,567.50 | −$170.70 | −$0.00 | $1,396.80 | 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% | $95,625 | $82,912 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $2,000 | $1,692 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $1,785 | $1,506 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $1,650 | $1,388 |
"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 Torchic [Gold Star] #20
The Torchic [Gold Star] #20 from Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $1,650.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $95,625. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.