Alakazam EX #88 (Pokemon Japanese Awakening Psychic King)
Alakazam EX #88 from Pokemon Japanese Awakening Psychic King is worth about $177.22 raw (Near Mint) and $1,996 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $106–$151 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $177.22 | $106 – $151 |
| Lightly Played | $141.78 | $85 – $121 |
| Moderately Played | $106.33 | $64 – $90 |
| Heavily Played | $70.89 | $43 – $60 |
| Damaged | $44.30 | $27 – $38 |
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 | $1,996 | $1,198 – $1,697 |
| PSA 9.5 | $653 | $392 – $555 |
| PSA 9 | $594 | $356 – $505 |
| PSA 8 | $121 | $73 – $103 |
| PSA 7 | $67 | $40 – $57 |
| BGS 10 | $2,595 | $1,557 – $2,206 |
| CGC 10 | $828 | $497 – $704 |
| SGC 10 | $1,198 | $719 – $1,018 |
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 | $106–$151 | $0 | $0 | $106–$151 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $177.22 | −$23.48 | −$0.00 | $153.74 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $168.36 | −$18.33 | −$0.00 | $150.03 | 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% | $1,996 | $1,689 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $594 | $472 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $121 | $62 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $177 | $111 |
"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 #88
The Alakazam EX #88 from Pokemon Japanese Awakening Psychic King is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $177.22. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,996. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.