Articuno #161 (Pokemon Journey Together)
Articuno #161 from Pokemon Journey Together is worth about $23.25 raw (Near Mint) and $275 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $14–$20 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $23.25 | $14 – $20 |
| Lightly Played | $18.60 | $11 – $16 |
| Moderately Played | $13.95 | $8 – $12 |
| Heavily Played | $9.30 | $6 – $8 |
| Damaged | $5.81 | $3 – $5 |
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 | $275 | $165 – $233 |
| PSA 9.5 | $48 | $29 – $40 |
| PSA 9 | $39 | $23 – $33 |
| PSA 8 | $23 | $14 – $19 |
| PSA 7 | $18 | $11 – $15 |
| BGS 10 | $357 | $214 – $303 |
| CGC 10 | $100 | $60 – $85 |
| SGC 10 | $97 | $58 – $82 |
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 | $14–$20 | $0 | $0 | $14–$20 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $23.25 | −$3.08 | −$5.00 | $15.17 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $22.09 | −$2.41 | −$4.00 | $15.68 | 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% | $275 | $195 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $39 | $-14 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $23 | $-28 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $23 | $-28 |
"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 Articuno #161 (Pokemon Journey Together) currently trades at $23.25 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.