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Articuno [1st Edition] #31 (Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains)
Articuno [1st Edition] #31 from Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains is worth about $180.90 raw (Near Mint) and $819 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $109–$154 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $180.90 | $109 – $154 |
| Lightly Played | $144.72 | $87 – $123 |
| Moderately Played | $108.54 | $65 – $92 |
| Heavily Played | $72.36 | $43 – $62 |
| Damaged | $45.23 | $27 – $38 |
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 | $819 | $491 – $696 |
| PSA 9.5 | $605 | $363 – $514 |
| PSA 9 | $550 | $330 – $467 |
| PSA 8 | $132 | $79 – $112 |
| PSA 7 | $105 | $63 – $89 |
| BGS 10 | $1,065 | $639 – $905 |
| CGC 10 | $560 | $336 – $476 |
| SGC 10 | $491 | $295 – $417 |
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 | $109–$154 | $0 | $0 | $109–$154 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $180.90 | −$23.97 | −$0.00 | $156.93 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $171.85 | −$18.71 | −$0.00 | $153.14 | 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% | $819 | $668 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $550 | $434 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $132 | $71 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $181 | $114 |
"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] #31
The Articuno [1st Edition] #31 from Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $180.90. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $819. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.