Articuno #17 (Pokemon Japanese Starter Pack)
Articuno #17 from Pokemon Japanese Starter Pack is worth about $50.52 raw (Near Mint) and $543 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $30–$43 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $50.52 | $30 – $43 |
| Lightly Played | $40.42 | $24 – $34 |
| Moderately Played | $30.31 | $18 – $26 |
| Heavily Played | $20.21 | $12 – $17 |
| Damaged | $12.63 | $8 – $11 |
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 | $543 | $326 – $462 |
| PSA 9.5 | $200 | $120 – $170 |
| PSA 9 | $137 | $82 – $116 |
| PSA 8 | $125 | $75 – $106 |
| BGS 10 | $706 | $424 – $600 |
| CGC 10 | $99 | $59 – $84 |
| SGC 10 | $326 | $196 – $277 |
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 | $30–$43 | $0 | $0 | $30–$43 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $50.52 | −$6.69 | −$5.00 | $38.83 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $47.99 | −$5.23 | −$4.00 | $38.76 | 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% | $543 | $428 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $137 | $76 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $125 | $65 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $51 | $-4 |
"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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About Articuno #17
The Articuno #17 from Pokemon Japanese Starter Pack is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $50.52. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $543. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.