Articuno #30 (Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains)
Articuno #30 from Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains is worth about $44.70 raw (Near Mint) and $194 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $27–$38 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $44.70 | $27 – $38 |
| Lightly Played | $35.76 | $21 – $30 |
| Moderately Played | $26.82 | $16 – $23 |
| Heavily Played | $17.88 | $11 – $15 |
| Damaged | $11.18 | $7 – $10 |
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 | $194 | $117 – $165 |
| PSA 9.5 | $149 | $89 – $127 |
| PSA 9 | $136 | $81 – $115 |
| PSA 8 | $82 | $49 – $70 |
| BGS 10 | $253 | $152 – $215 |
| CGC 10 | $117 | $70 – $99 |
| SGC 10 | $117 | $70 – $99 |
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 | $27–$38 | $0 | $0 | $27–$38 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $44.70 | −$5.92 | −$5.00 | $33.78 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $42.47 | −$4.62 | −$4.00 | $33.85 | 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% | $194 | $126 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $136 | $75 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $82 | $23 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $45 | $-9 |
"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 #30 (Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains) currently trades at $44.70 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.