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Articuno [1st Edition] #30 (Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains)
Articuno [1st Edition] #30 from Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains is worth about $39.14 raw (Near Mint) and $258 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $23–$33 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $39.14 | $23 – $33 |
| Lightly Played | $31.31 | $19 – $27 |
| Moderately Played | $23.48 | $14 – $20 |
| Heavily Played | $15.66 | $9 – $13 |
| Damaged | $9.79 | $6 – $8 |
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 | $258 | $155 – $219 |
| PSA 9.5 | $113 | $68 – $96 |
| PSA 9 | $103 | $62 – $87 |
| PSA 8 | $75 | $45 – $64 |
| BGS 10 | $335 | $201 – $285 |
| CGC 10 | $155 | $93 – $132 |
| SGC 10 | $155 | $93 – $132 |
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 | $23–$33 | $0 | $0 | $23–$33 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $39.14 | −$5.19 | −$5.00 | $28.95 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $37.18 | −$4.05 | −$4.00 | $29.13 | 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% | $258 | $181 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $103 | $46 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $75 | $17 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $39 | $-14 |
"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 [1st Edition] #30 (Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains) currently trades at $39.14 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.