Articuno ex #36 (Pokemon Japanese Flight of Legends)
Articuno ex #36 from Pokemon Japanese Flight of Legends is worth about $71.49 raw (Near Mint) and $999 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $43–$61 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $71.49 | $43 – $61 |
| Lightly Played | $57.19 | $34 – $49 |
| Moderately Played | $42.89 | $26 – $36 |
| Heavily Played | $28.60 | $17 – $24 |
| Damaged | $17.87 | $11 – $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 | $999 | $599 – $849 |
| PSA 9.5 | $143 | $86 – $122 |
| PSA 9 | $130 | $78 – $110 |
| PSA 8 | $48 | $29 – $41 |
| BGS 10 | $1,298 | $779 – $1,103 |
| CGC 10 | $599 | $359 – $509 |
| SGC 10 | $599 | $359 – $509 |
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 | $43–$61 | $0 | $0 | $43–$61 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $71.49 | −$9.47 | −$5.00 | $57.02 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $67.92 | −$7.40 | −$4.00 | $56.52 | 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% | $999 | $823 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $130 | $70 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $48 | $-6 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $71 | $14 |
"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 #36
The Articuno ex #36 from Pokemon Japanese Flight of Legends is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $71.49. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $999. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.