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Articuno [1st Edition] #2 (Pokemon Fossil)
Articuno [1st Edition] #2 from Pokemon Fossil is worth about $131.80 raw (Near Mint) and $11,762 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $79–$112 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $131.80 | $79 – $112 |
| Lightly Played | $105.44 | $63 – $90 |
| Moderately Played | $79.08 | $47 – $67 |
| Heavily Played | $52.72 | $32 – $45 |
| Damaged | $32.95 | $20 – $28 |
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 | $11,762 | $7,058 – $9,998 |
| PSA 9.5 | $839 | $503 – $713 |
| PSA 9 | $763 | $458 – $649 |
| PSA 8 | $319 | $191 – $271 |
| PSA 7 | $190 | $114 – $161 |
| BGS 10 | $15,291 | $9,175 – $12,997 |
| CGC 10 | $1,522 | $914 – $1,294 |
| SGC 10 | $7,058 | $4,235 – $5,999 |
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 | $79–$112 | $0 | $0 | $79–$112 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $131.80 | −$17.46 | −$0.00 | $114.34 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $125.21 | −$13.64 | −$0.00 | $111.57 | 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% | $11,762 | $10,161 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $763 | $619 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $319 | $233 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $132 | $71 |
"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 [1st Edition] #2
The Articuno [1st Edition] #2 from Pokemon Fossil is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $131.80. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $11,762. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.