Aura's Lucario #12 (Pokemon Japanese VS)
Aura's Lucario #12 from Pokemon Japanese VS is worth about $31.49 raw (Near Mint) and $600 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $19–$27 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $31.49 | $19 – $27 |
| Lightly Played | $25.19 | $15 – $21 |
| Moderately Played | $18.89 | $11 – $16 |
| Heavily Played | $12.60 | $8 – $11 |
| Damaged | $7.87 | $5 – $7 |
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 | $600 | $360 – $510 |
| PSA 9.5 | $560 | $336 – $476 |
| PSA 9 | $509 | $305 – $433 |
| PSA 8 | $107 | $64 – $91 |
| PSA 7 | $20 | $12 – $17 |
| BGS 10 | $780 | $468 – $663 |
| CGC 10 | $154 | $93 – $131 |
| SGC 10 | $360 | $216 – $306 |
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 | $19–$27 | $0 | $0 | $19–$27 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $31.49 | −$4.17 | −$5.00 | $22.32 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $29.92 | −$3.26 | −$4.00 | $22.66 | 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% | $600 | $478 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $509 | $399 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $107 | $50 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $31 | $-21 |
"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 Aura's Lucario #12 (Pokemon Japanese VS) currently trades at $31.49 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.