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Articuno EX [1st Edition] #72 (Pokemon Japanese Plasma Gale)
Articuno EX [1st Edition] #72 from Pokemon Japanese Plasma Gale is worth about $93.46 raw (Near Mint) and $1,994 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $56–$79 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $93.46 | $56 – $79 |
| Lightly Played | $74.77 | $45 – $64 |
| Moderately Played | $56.08 | $34 – $48 |
| Heavily Played | $37.38 | $22 – $32 |
| Damaged | $23.36 | $14 – $20 |
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 | $1,994 | $1,196 – $1,695 |
| PSA 9.5 | $466 | $280 – $396 |
| PSA 9 | $424 | $254 – $360 |
| PSA 8 | $385 | $231 – $327 |
| PSA 7 | $150 | $90 – $127 |
| BGS 10 | $2,592 | $1,555 – $2,203 |
| CGC 10 | $113 | $68 – $96 |
| SGC 10 | $1,196 | $718 – $1,017 |
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 | $56–$79 | $0 | $0 | $56–$79 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $93.46 | −$12.38 | −$5.00 | $76.08 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $88.79 | −$9.67 | −$4.00 | $75.12 | 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% | $1,994 | $1,687 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $424 | $325 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $385 | $291 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $93 | $33 |
"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 EX [1st Edition] #72
The Articuno EX [1st Edition] #72 from Pokemon Japanese Plasma Gale is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $93.46. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,994. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.