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Articuno [1st Edition] #45 (Pokemon Japanese Web)
Articuno [1st Edition] #45 from Pokemon Japanese Web is worth about $320.00 raw (Near Mint) and $1,792 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $192–$272 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $320.00 | $192 – $272 |
| Lightly Played | $256.00 | $154 – $218 |
| Moderately Played | $192.00 | $115 – $163 |
| Heavily Played | $128.00 | $77 – $109 |
| Damaged | $80.00 | $48 – $68 |
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 | $1,792 | $1,075 – $1,523 |
| PSA 9.5 | $400 | $240 – $340 |
| PSA 9 | $242 | $145 – $206 |
| BGS 10 | $2,329 | $1,397 – $1,980 |
| CGC 10 | $510 | $306 – $434 |
| SGC 10 | $1,075 | $645 – $914 |
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 | $192–$272 | $0 | $0 | $192–$272 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $320.00 | −$42.40 | −$0.00 | $277.60 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $304.00 | −$33.11 | −$0.00 | $270.89 | 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% | $1,792 | $1,511 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $242 | $167 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $320 | $235 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $320 | $235 |
"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] #45
The Articuno [1st Edition] #45 from Pokemon Japanese Web is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $320.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,792. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.