Absol #48 (Pokemon Japanese Rulers of the Heavens)
Absol #48 from Pokemon Japanese Rulers of the Heavens is worth about $28.44 raw (Near Mint) and $340 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $17–$24 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $28.44 | $17 – $24 |
| Lightly Played | $22.75 | $14 – $19 |
| Moderately Played | $17.06 | $10 – $15 |
| Heavily Played | $11.38 | $7 – $10 |
| Damaged | $7.11 | $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 | $340 | $204 – $289 |
| PSA 9.5 | $124 | $74 – $105 |
| PSA 9 | $112 | $67 – $95 |
| PSA 8 | $23 | $14 – $19 |
| PSA 7 | $18 | $11 – $15 |
| BGS 10 | $442 | $265 – $376 |
| CGC 10 | $204 | $122 – $173 |
| SGC 10 | $204 | $122 – $173 |
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 | $17–$24 | $0 | $0 | $17–$24 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $28.44 | −$3.77 | −$5.00 | $19.67 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $27.02 | −$2.94 | −$4.00 | $20.08 | 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% | $340 | $252 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $112 | $54 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $23 | $-28 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $28 | $-23 |
"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 Absol #48 (Pokemon Japanese Rulers of the Heavens) currently trades at $28.44 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.