Whitney's Persian #16 (Pokemon Japanese VS)
Whitney's Persian #16 from Pokemon Japanese VS is worth about $36.54 raw (Near Mint) and $460 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $22–$31 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $36.54 | $22 – $31 |
| Lightly Played | $29.23 | $18 – $25 |
| Moderately Played | $21.92 | $13 – $19 |
| Heavily Played | $14.62 | $9 – $12 |
| Damaged | $9.13 | $5 – $8 |
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 | $460 | $276 – $391 |
| PSA 9.5 | $100 | $60 – $85 |
| PSA 9 | $89 | $53 – $75 |
| PSA 8 | $20 | $12 – $17 |
| PSA 7 | $19 | $11 – $16 |
| BGS 10 | $598 | $359 – $508 |
| CGC 10 | $276 | $166 – $235 |
| SGC 10 | $276 | $166 – $235 |
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 | $22–$31 | $0 | $0 | $22–$31 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $36.54 | −$4.84 | −$5.00 | $26.70 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $34.71 | −$3.78 | −$4.00 | $26.93 | 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% | $460 | $356 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $89 | $29 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $20 | $-31 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $37 | $-16 |
"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 Whitney's Persian #16 (Pokemon Japanese VS) currently trades at $36.54 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.