Archie's Ace in the Hole #77 (Pokemon Japanese Tidal Storm)
Archie's Ace in the Hole #77 from Pokemon Japanese Tidal Storm is worth about $42.98 raw (Near Mint) and $150 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $26–$37 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $42.98 | $26 – $37 |
| Lightly Played | $34.38 | $21 – $29 |
| Moderately Played | $25.79 | $15 – $22 |
| Heavily Played | $17.19 | $10 – $15 |
| Damaged | $10.74 | $6 – $9 |
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 | $150 | $90 – $127 |
| PSA 9.5 | $101 | $61 – $86 |
| PSA 9 | $92 | $55 – $78 |
| PSA 8 | $40 | $24 – $34 |
| BGS 10 | $195 | $117 – $166 |
| CGC 10 | $90 | $54 – $76 |
| SGC 10 | $90 | $54 – $76 |
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 | $26–$37 | $0 | $0 | $26–$37 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $42.98 | −$5.69 | −$5.00 | $32.29 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $40.83 | −$4.45 | −$4.00 | $32.38 | 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% | $150 | $87 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $92 | $32 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $40 | $-13 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $43 | $-11 |
"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 Archie's Ace in the Hole #77 (Pokemon Japanese Tidal Storm) currently trades at $42.98 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.