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Torchic [Holo 1st Edition] #5 (Pokemon Japanese Shiny Collection)
Torchic [Holo 1st Edition] #5 from Pokemon Japanese Shiny Collection is worth about $29.94 raw (Near Mint) and $281 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $18–$25 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $29.94 | $18 – $25 |
| Lightly Played | $23.95 | $14 – $20 |
| Moderately Played | $17.96 | $11 – $15 |
| Heavily Played | $11.98 | $7 – $10 |
| Damaged | $7.49 | $4 – $6 |
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 | $281 | $169 – $239 |
| PSA 9.5 | $68 | $41 – $58 |
| PSA 9 | $62 | $37 – $53 |
| PSA 8 | $60 | $36 – $51 |
| BGS 10 | $365 | $219 – $310 |
| CGC 10 | $195 | $117 – $166 |
| SGC 10 | $169 | $101 – $144 |
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 | $18–$25 | $0 | $0 | $18–$25 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $29.94 | −$3.97 | −$5.00 | $20.97 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $28.44 | −$3.10 | −$4.00 | $21.34 | 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% | $281 | $201 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $62 | $6 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $60 | $4 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $30 | $-22 |
"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 Torchic [Holo 1st Edition] #5 (Pokemon Japanese Shiny Collection) currently trades at $29.94 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.