Absol #96 (Pokemon Team Magma & Team Aqua)
Absol #96 from Pokemon Team Magma & Team Aqua is worth about $244.70 raw (Near Mint) and $1,195 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $147–$208 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $244.70 | $147 – $208 |
| Lightly Played | $195.76 | $117 – $166 |
| Moderately Played | $146.82 | $88 – $125 |
| Heavily Played | $97.88 | $59 – $83 |
| Damaged | $61.17 | $37 – $52 |
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 | $1,195 | $717 – $1,015 |
| PSA 9.5 | $481 | $289 – $409 |
| PSA 9 | $437 | $262 – $372 |
| PSA 8 | $359 | $215 – $305 |
| PSA 7 | $325 | $195 – $276 |
| BGS 10 | $1,553 | $932 – $1,320 |
| CGC 10 | $610 | $366 – $518 |
| SGC 10 | $717 | $430 – $609 |
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 | $147–$208 | $0 | $0 | $147–$208 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $244.70 | −$32.42 | −$0.00 | $212.28 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $232.46 | −$25.31 | −$0.00 | $207.15 | 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. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $1,195 | $993 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $437 | $337 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $359 | $268 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $245 | $169 |
"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 Absol #96
The Absol #96 from Pokemon Team Magma & Team Aqua is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $244.70. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,195. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.