Basic Darkness Energy #95 (Pokemon Japanese Ancient Roar)
Basic Darkness Energy #95 from Pokemon Japanese Ancient Roar is worth about $19.00 raw (Near Mint) and $27 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $11–$16 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $19.00 | $11 – $16 |
| Lightly Played | $15.20 | $9 – $13 |
| Moderately Played | $11.40 | $7 – $10 |
| Heavily Played | $7.60 | $5 – $6 |
| Damaged | $4.75 | $3 – $4 |
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 | $27 | $16 – $23 |
| PSA 9.5 | $22 | $13 – $19 |
| PSA 9 | $20 | $12 – $17 |
| BGS 10 | $35 | $21 – $30 |
| CGC 10 | $16 | $10 – $14 |
| SGC 10 | $16 | $10 – $14 |
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 | $11–$16 | $0 | $0 | $11–$16 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $19.00 | −$2.52 | −$5.00 | $11.48 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $18.05 | −$1.97 | −$4.00 | $12.08 | 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% | $27 | $-24 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $20 | $-31 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $19 | $-32 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $19 | $-32 |
"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 Basic Darkness Energy #95 (Pokemon Japanese Ancient Roar) currently trades at $19.00 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.