Altaria ex #253 (Pokemon Paradox Rift)
Altaria ex #253 from Pokemon Paradox Rift is worth about $51.44 raw (Near Mint) and $355 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $31–$44 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $51.44 | $31 – $44 |
| Lightly Played | $41.15 | $25 – $35 |
| Moderately Played | $30.86 | $19 – $26 |
| Heavily Played | $20.58 | $12 – $17 |
| Damaged | $12.86 | $8 – $11 |
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 | $355 | $213 – $302 |
| PSA 9.5 | $74 | $44 – $63 |
| PSA 9 | $67 | $40 – $57 |
| PSA 8 | $51 | $31 – $43 |
| PSA 7 | $45 | $27 – $38 |
| BGS 10 | $462 | $277 – $393 |
| CGC 10 | $91 | $55 – $77 |
| SGC 10 | $119 | $71 – $101 |
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 | $31–$44 | $0 | $0 | $31–$44 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $51.44 | −$6.82 | −$5.00 | $39.62 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $48.87 | −$5.32 | −$4.00 | $39.55 | 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. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $355 | $265 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $67 | $10 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $51 | $-4 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $51 | $-3 |
"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 Altaria ex #253
The Altaria ex #253 from Pokemon Paradox Rift is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $51.44. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $355. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.