Articuno EX #16 (Pokemon Japanese Plasma Gale)
Articuno EX #16 from Pokemon Japanese Plasma Gale is worth about $14.46 raw (Near Mint) and $265 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $9–$12 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $14.46 | $9 – $12 |
| Lightly Played | $11.57 | $7 – $10 |
| Moderately Played | $8.68 | $5 – $7 |
| Heavily Played | $5.78 | $3 – $5 |
| Damaged | $3.62 | $2 – $3 |
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 | $265 | $159 – $225 |
| PSA 9.5 | $58 | $35 – $49 |
| PSA 9 | $52 | $32 – $45 |
| PSA 8 | $22 | $13 – $19 |
| BGS 10 | $345 | $207 – $293 |
| CGC 10 | $159 | $95 – $135 |
| SGC 10 | $159 | $95 – $135 |
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 | $9–$12 | $0 | $0 | $9–$12 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $14.46 | −$1.92 | −$5.00 | $7.54 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $13.74 | −$1.50 | −$4.00 | $8.24 | 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% | $265 | $187 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $52 | $-2 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $22 | $-29 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $14 | $-35 |
"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 EX #16 (Pokemon Japanese Plasma Gale) currently trades at $14.46 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.