Ash & Pikachu #81 from Pokemon Japanese 1998 Carddass is worth about $11.82 raw (Near Mint) and $302 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $7–$10 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $11.82 | $7 – $10 |
| Lightly Played | $9.46 | $6 – $8 |
| Moderately Played | $7.09 | $4 – $6 |
| Heavily Played | $4.73 | $3 – $4 |
| Damaged | $2.96 | $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.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $302 | $181 – $256 |
| PSA 9.5 | $133 | $80 – $113 |
| PSA 9 | $121 | $72 – $102 |
| PSA 8 | $50 | $30 – $42 |
| PSA 7 | $38 | $23 – $32 |
| BGS 10 | $392 | $235 – $333 |
| CGC 10 | $181 | $109 – $154 |
| SGC 10 | $181 | $109 – $154 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $7–$10 | $0 | $0 | $7–$10 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $11.82 | −$1.57 | −$5.00 | $5.25 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $11.23 | −$1.22 | −$4.00 | $6.01 | 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.
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% | $302 | $219 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $121 | $62 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $50 | $-5 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $12 | $-38 |
"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 Ash & Pikachu #81 (Pokemon Japanese 1998 Carddass) currently trades at $11.82 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.