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Articuno [1st Edition] #99 (Pokemon Japanese Beat of the Frontier)
Articuno [1st Edition] #99 from Pokemon Japanese Beat of the Frontier is worth about $67.99 raw (Near Mint) and $1,023 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $41–$58 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $67.99 | $41 – $58 |
| Lightly Played | $54.39 | $33 – $46 |
| Moderately Played | $40.79 | $24 – $35 |
| Heavily Played | $27.20 | $16 – $23 |
| Damaged | $17.00 | $10 – $14 |
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 | $1,023 | $614 – $869 |
| PSA 9.5 | $247 | $148 – $210 |
| PSA 9 | $225 | $135 – $191 |
| PSA 8 | $71 | $43 – $60 |
| PSA 7 | $57 | $34 – $48 |
| BGS 10 | $1,329 | $797 – $1,130 |
| CGC 10 | $614 | $368 – $522 |
| SGC 10 | $614 | $368 – $522 |
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 | $41–$58 | $0 | $0 | $41–$58 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $67.99 | −$9.01 | −$5.00 | $53.98 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $64.59 | −$7.03 | −$4.00 | $53.56 | 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% | $1,023 | $844 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $225 | $152 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $71 | $14 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $68 | $11 |
"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] #99
The Articuno [1st Edition] #99 from Pokemon Japanese Beat of the Frontier is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $67.99. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,023. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.