Articuno #99 (Pokemon Japanese Beat of the Frontier)
Articuno #99 from Pokemon Japanese Beat of the Frontier is worth about $50.00 raw (Near Mint) and $1,000 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $30–$42 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $50.00 | $30 – $42 |
| Lightly Played | $40.00 | $24 – $34 |
| Moderately Played | $30.00 | $18 – $26 |
| Heavily Played | $20.00 | $12 – $17 |
| Damaged | $12.50 | $8 – $11 |
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 | $1,000 | $600 – $850 |
| PSA 9.5 | $357 | $214 – $303 |
| PSA 9 | $324 | $195 – $276 |
| PSA 8 | $151 | $90 – $128 |
| PSA 7 | $49 | $29 – $41 |
| BGS 10 | $1,300 | $780 – $1,105 |
| CGC 10 | $600 | $360 – $510 |
| SGC 10 | $600 | $360 – $510 |
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 | $30–$42 | $0 | $0 | $30–$42 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $50.00 | −$6.62 | −$5.00 | $38.38 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $47.50 | −$5.17 | −$4.00 | $38.33 | 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% | $1,000 | $824 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $324 | $238 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $151 | $88 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $50 | $-5 |
"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 #99
The Articuno #99 from Pokemon Japanese Beat of the Frontier is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $50.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,000. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.