Articuno #31 (Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains)
Articuno #31 from Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains is worth about $70.01 raw (Near Mint) and $1,886 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $42–$60 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $70.01 | $42 – $60 |
| Lightly Played | $56.01 | $34 – $48 |
| Moderately Played | $42.01 | $25 – $36 |
| Heavily Played | $28.00 | $17 – $24 |
| Damaged | $17.50 | $10 – $15 |
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 | $1,886 | $1,131 – $1,603 |
| PSA 9.5 | $650 | $390 – $552 |
| PSA 9 | $591 | $355 – $503 |
| PSA 8 | $190 | $114 – $162 |
| BGS 10 | $2,451 | $1,471 – $2,083 |
| CGC 10 | $1,131 | $679 – $961 |
| SGC 10 | $1,131 | $679 – $961 |
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 | $42–$60 | $0 | $0 | $42–$60 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $70.01 | −$9.28 | −$5.00 | $55.73 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $66.51 | −$7.24 | −$4.00 | $55.27 | 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% | $1,886 | $1,593 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $591 | $470 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $190 | $122 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $70 | $13 |
"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 #31
The Articuno #31 from Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $70.01. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,886. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.