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Alakazam EX [1st Edition] #88 (Pokemon Japanese Awakening Psychic King)
Alakazam EX [1st Edition] #88 from Pokemon Japanese Awakening Psychic King is worth about $214.99 raw (Near Mint) and $2,000 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $129–$183 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $214.99 | $129 – $183 |
| Lightly Played | $171.99 | $103 – $146 |
| Moderately Played | $128.99 | $77 – $110 |
| Heavily Played | $86.00 | $52 – $73 |
| Damaged | $53.75 | $32 – $46 |
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 | $2,000 | $1,200 – $1,700 |
| PSA 9.5 | $484 | $290 – $411 |
| PSA 9 | $440 | $264 – $374 |
| PSA 8 | $400 | $240 – $340 |
| BGS 10 | $2,600 | $1,560 – $2,210 |
| CGC 10 | $191 | $115 – $162 |
| SGC 10 | $1,200 | $720 – $1,020 |
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 | $129–$183 | $0 | $0 | $129–$183 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $214.99 | −$28.49 | −$0.00 | $186.50 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $204.24 | −$22.24 | −$0.00 | $182.00 | 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% | $2,000 | $1,692 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $440 | $339 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $400 | $304 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $215 | $144 |
"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 EX [1st Edition] #88
The Alakazam EX [1st Edition] #88 from Pokemon Japanese Awakening Psychic King is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $214.99. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,000. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.