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Arceus [1st Edition] #29 (Pokemon Japanese Advent of Arceus)
Arceus [1st Edition] #29 from Pokemon Japanese Advent of Arceus is worth about $31.13 raw (Near Mint) and $610 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $19–$26 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $31.13 | $19 – $26 |
| Lightly Played | $24.90 | $15 – $21 |
| Moderately Played | $18.68 | $11 – $16 |
| Heavily Played | $12.45 | $7 – $11 |
| Damaged | $7.78 | $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.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $610 | $366 – $518 |
| PSA 9.5 | $154 | $92 – $131 |
| PSA 9 | $140 | $84 – $119 |
| PSA 8 | $37 | $22 – $32 |
| BGS 10 | $793 | $476 – $674 |
| CGC 10 | $48 | $29 – $41 |
| SGC 10 | $366 | $220 – $311 |
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 | $19–$26 | $0 | $0 | $19–$26 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $31.13 | −$4.12 | −$5.00 | $22.01 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $29.57 | −$3.22 | −$4.00 | $22.35 | 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% | $610 | $486 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $140 | $78 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $37 | $-15 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $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 Arceus [1st Edition] #29 (Pokemon Japanese Advent of Arceus) currently trades at $31.13 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.