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Alakazam [1st Edition] #43 (Pokemon Japanese Split Earth)
Alakazam [1st Edition] #43 from Pokemon Japanese Split Earth is worth about $213.83 raw (Near Mint) and $1,993 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $128–$182 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $213.83 | $128 – $182 |
| Lightly Played | $171.06 | $103 – $145 |
| Moderately Played | $128.30 | $77 – $109 |
| Heavily Played | $85.53 | $51 – $73 |
| Damaged | $53.46 | $32 – $45 |
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 | $1,993 | $1,196 – $1,694 |
| PSA 9.5 | $776 | $466 – $660 |
| PSA 9 | $705 | $423 – $600 |
| PSA 8 | $430 | $258 – $366 |
| PSA 7 | $336 | $202 – $286 |
| BGS 10 | $2,591 | $1,555 – $2,202 |
| CGC 10 | $300 | $180 – $255 |
| SGC 10 | $1,196 | $718 – $1,017 |
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 | $128–$182 | $0 | $0 | $128–$182 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $213.83 | −$28.33 | −$0.00 | $185.50 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $203.14 | −$22.12 | −$0.00 | $181.02 | 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% | $1,993 | $1,686 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $705 | $569 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $430 | $330 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $214 | $142 |
"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 Alakazam [1st Edition] #43
The Alakazam [1st Edition] #43 from Pokemon Japanese Split Earth is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $213.83. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,993. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.