Ariados #2 (Pokemon Unseen Forces)
Ariados #2 from Pokemon Unseen Forces is worth about $10.95 raw (Near Mint) and $399 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $7–$9 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $10.95 | $7 – $9 |
| Lightly Played | $8.76 | $5 – $7 |
| Moderately Played | $6.57 | $4 – $6 |
| Heavily Played | $4.38 | $3 – $4 |
| Damaged | $2.74 | $2 – $2 |
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 | $399 | $240 – $340 |
| PSA 9.5 | $44 | $26 – $37 |
| PSA 9 | $40 | $24 – $34 |
| PSA 8 | $26 | $16 – $22 |
| PSA 7 | $25 | $15 – $21 |
| BGS 10 | $519 | $311 – $441 |
| CGC 10 | $60 | $36 – $51 |
| SGC 10 | $240 | $144 – $204 |
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 | $7–$9 | $0 | $0 | $7–$9 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $10.95 | −$1.45 | −$5.00 | $4.50 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $10.40 | −$1.13 | −$4.00 | $5.27 | 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% | $399 | $304 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $40 | $-13 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $26 | $-26 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $11 | $-39 |
"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 Ariados #2 (Pokemon Unseen Forces) currently trades at $10.95 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.