The Chinese CS5aC Charizard VSTAR #5 is valued at $4.33 raw, $7.50 in PSA 9, $53.00 in PSA 10 as of October 9, 2026. With 857 recorded sales, it ranks #437 of 500 Pokémon cards we track by trading volume.
On current values, a PSA 9 ($7.50) is worth $21.83 less than a raw copy plus a $25.00 grading fee, while a PSA 10 ($53.00, 12.2× raw) is worth $23.67 more, so the difference comes down to the grade.
About $4.33 raw, $7.50 in PSA 9, $53.00 in PSA 10, based on our market values as of October 9, 2026.
On current values, a PSA 9 ($7.50) is worth $21.83 less than a raw copy plus a $25.00 grading fee, while a PSA 10 ($53.00, 12.2× raw) is worth $23.67 more, so the difference comes down to the grade. This ignores gem rate and selling fees, so treat it as a best case.