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Alakazam LV.X [1st Edition] #42 (Pokemon Japanese Bonds to the End of Time)
Alakazam LV.X [1st Edition] #42 from Pokemon Japanese Bonds to the End of Time is worth about $42.87 raw (Near Mint) and $1,219 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $26–$36 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $42.87 | $26 – $36 |
| Lightly Played | $34.30 | $21 – $29 |
| Moderately Played | $25.72 | $15 – $22 |
| Heavily Played | $17.15 | $10 – $15 |
| Damaged | $10.72 | $6 – $9 |
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 | $1,219 | $732 – $1,036 |
| PSA 9.5 | $192 | $115 – $163 |
| PSA 9 | $175 | $105 – $149 |
| PSA 8 | $102 | $62 – $87 |
| BGS 10 | $1,585 | $951 – $1,347 |
| CGC 10 | $383 | $230 – $326 |
| SGC 10 | $732 | $439 – $622 |
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 | $26–$36 | $0 | $0 | $26–$36 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $42.87 | −$5.68 | −$5.00 | $32.19 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $40.73 | −$4.44 | −$4.00 | $32.29 | 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% | $1,219 | $1,015 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $175 | $109 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $102 | $46 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $43 | $-11 |
"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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The Alakazam LV.X [1st Edition] #42 (Pokemon Japanese Bonds to the End of Time) currently trades at $42.87 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.