Articuno EX #72 (Pokemon Japanese Plasma Gale)
Articuno EX #72 from Pokemon Japanese Plasma Gale is worth about $100.28 raw (Near Mint) and $1,883 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $60–$85 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $100.28 | $60 – $85 |
| Lightly Played | $80.22 | $48 – $68 |
| Moderately Played | $60.17 | $36 – $51 |
| Heavily Played | $40.11 | $24 – $34 |
| Damaged | $25.07 | $15 – $21 |
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 | $1,883 | $1,130 – $1,600 |
| PSA 9.5 | $298 | $179 – $253 |
| PSA 9 | $271 | $163 – $230 |
| PSA 8 | $246 | $148 – $210 |
| PSA 7 | $55 | $33 – $47 |
| BGS 10 | $2,448 | $1,469 – $2,081 |
| CGC 10 | $104 | $62 – $89 |
| SGC 10 | $1,130 | $678 – $960 |
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 | $60–$85 | $0 | $0 | $60–$85 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $100.28 | −$13.29 | −$0.00 | $86.99 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $95.27 | −$10.37 | −$0.00 | $84.90 | 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% | $1,883 | $1,590 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $271 | $192 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $246 | $171 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $100 | $44 |
"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 #72
The Articuno EX #72 from Pokemon Japanese Plasma Gale is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $100.28. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,883. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.