Alakazam (Pokemon Japanese Secret of the Lakes)
Alakazam from Pokemon Japanese Secret of the Lakes is worth about $16.43 raw (Near Mint) and $520 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $10–$14 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $16.43 | $10 – $14 |
| Lightly Played | $13.14 | $8 – $11 |
| Moderately Played | $9.86 | $6 – $8 |
| Heavily Played | $6.57 | $4 – $6 |
| Damaged | $4.11 | $2 – $3 |
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 | $520 | $312 – $442 |
| PSA 9.5 | $82 | $49 – $70 |
| PSA 9 | $75 | $45 – $64 |
| PSA 8 | $12 | $7 – $10 |
| PSA 7 | $8 | $5 – $7 |
| BGS 10 | $676 | $406 – $575 |
| CGC 10 | $238 | $143 – $202 |
| SGC 10 | $312 | $187 – $265 |
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 | $10–$14 | $0 | $0 | $10–$14 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $16.43 | −$2.18 | −$5.00 | $9.25 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $15.61 | −$1.70 | −$4.00 | $9.91 | 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% | $520 | $408 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $75 | $17 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $12 | $-38 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $16 | $-34 |
"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 (Pokemon Japanese Secret of the Lakes) currently trades at $16.43 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.