Ampharos GX #53 (Pokemon Japanese Dark Order)
Ampharos GX #53 from Pokemon Japanese Dark Order is worth about $15.92 raw (Near Mint) and $103 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 | $15.92 | $10 – $14 |
| Lightly Played | $12.74 | $8 – $11 |
| Moderately Played | $9.55 | $6 – $8 |
| Heavily Played | $6.37 | $4 – $5 |
| Damaged | $3.98 | $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 | $103 | $62 – $88 |
| PSA 9.5 | $25 | $15 – $21 |
| PSA 9 | $23 | $14 – $19 |
| BGS 10 | $134 | $80 – $114 |
| CGC 10 | $35 | $21 – $30 |
| SGC 10 | $62 | $37 – $53 |
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 | $15.92 | −$2.11 | −$5.00 | $8.81 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $15.12 | −$1.65 | −$4.00 | $9.47 | 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% | $103 | $46 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $23 | $-28 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $16 | $-34 |
| 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 Ampharos GX #53 (Pokemon Japanese Dark Order) currently trades at $15.92 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.