Altaria Ex #156 from Pokemon Chinese CSV5C is worth about $30.59 raw (Near Mint) and $54 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $18–$26 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $30.59 | $18 – $26 |
| Lightly Played | $24.47 | $15 – $21 |
| Moderately Played | $18.35 | $11 – $16 |
| Heavily Played | $12.24 | $7 – $10 |
| Damaged | $7.65 | $5 – $7 |
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.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $54 | $32 – $46 |
| PSA 9.5 | $53 | $32 – $45 |
| PSA 9 | $52 | $31 – $45 |
| PSA 8 | $11 | $7 – $10 |
| BGS 10 | $70 | $42 – $60 |
| CGC 10 | $50 | $30 – $42 |
| SGC 10 | $32 | $19 – $27 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $18–$26 | $0 | $0 | $18–$26 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $30.59 | −$4.05 | −$5.00 | $21.54 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $29.06 | −$3.16 | −$4.00 | $21.90 | 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.
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $54 | $-1 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $52 | $-3 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $11 | $-38 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $31 | $-21 |
"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 Altaria Ex #156 (Pokemon Chinese CSV5C) currently trades at $30.59 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.