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Ampharos [1st Edition] #49 (Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea)
Ampharos [1st Edition] #49 from Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea is worth about $51.00 raw (Near Mint) and $1,415 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $31–$43 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $51.00 | $31 – $43 |
| Lightly Played | $40.80 | $24 – $35 |
| Moderately Played | $30.60 | $18 – $26 |
| Heavily Played | $20.40 | $12 – $17 |
| Damaged | $12.75 | $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 | $1,415 | $849 – $1,203 |
| PSA 9.5 | $417 | $250 – $354 |
| PSA 9 | $379 | $227 – $322 |
| PSA 8 | $181 | $109 – $154 |
| PSA 7 | $71 | $43 – $61 |
| BGS 10 | $1,840 | $1,104 – $1,564 |
| CGC 10 | $86 | $52 – $73 |
| SGC 10 | $849 | $509 – $722 |
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–$43 | $0 | $0 | $31–$43 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $51.00 | −$6.76 | −$5.00 | $39.24 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $48.45 | −$5.28 | −$4.00 | $39.17 | 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% | $1,415 | $1,185 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $379 | $286 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $181 | $114 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $51 | $-4 |
"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 Ampharos [1st Edition] #49
The Ampharos [1st Edition] #49 from Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $51.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,415. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.