Alakazam #42 (Pokemon Japanese Split Earth)
Alakazam #42 from Pokemon Japanese Split Earth is worth about $62.00 raw (Near Mint) and $855 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $37–$53 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $62.00 | $37 – $53 |
| Lightly Played | $49.60 | $30 – $42 |
| Moderately Played | $37.20 | $22 – $32 |
| Heavily Played | $24.80 | $15 – $21 |
| Damaged | $15.50 | $9 – $13 |
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 | $855 | $513 – $727 |
| PSA 9.5 | $784 | $470 – $666 |
| PSA 9 | $713 | $428 – $606 |
| PSA 8 | $108 | $65 – $92 |
| PSA 7 | $50 | $30 – $43 |
| BGS 10 | $1,112 | $667 – $945 |
| CGC 10 | $513 | $308 – $436 |
| SGC 10 | $513 | $308 – $436 |
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 | $37–$53 | $0 | $0 | $37–$53 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $62.00 | −$8.21 | −$5.00 | $48.79 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $58.90 | −$6.41 | −$4.00 | $48.49 | 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% | $855 | $699 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $713 | $575 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $108 | $50 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $62 | $6 |
"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 #42
The Alakazam #42 from Pokemon Japanese Split Earth is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $62.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $855. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.