Blaine's Arcanine #59 (Pokemon Japanese Challenge from the Darkness)
Blaine's Arcanine #59 from Pokemon Japanese Challenge from the Darkness is worth about $33.07 raw (Near Mint) and $904 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $20–$28 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $33.07 | $20 – $28 |
| Lightly Played | $26.46 | $16 – $22 |
| Moderately Played | $19.84 | $12 – $17 |
| Heavily Played | $13.23 | $8 – $11 |
| Damaged | $8.27 | $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 | $904 | $542 – $768 |
| PSA 9.5 | $258 | $155 – $219 |
| PSA 9 | $155 | $93 – $132 |
| PSA 8 | $102 | $61 – $87 |
| PSA 7 | $58 | $35 – $49 |
| BGS 10 | $1,175 | $705 – $999 |
| CGC 10 | $238 | $142 – $202 |
| SGC 10 | $299 | $179 – $254 |
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 | $20–$28 | $0 | $0 | $20–$28 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $33.07 | −$4.38 | −$5.00 | $23.69 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $31.42 | −$3.42 | −$4.00 | $24.00 | 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% | $904 | $741 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $155 | $91 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $102 | $45 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $33 | $-19 |
"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 Blaine's Arcanine #59 (Pokemon Japanese Challenge from the Darkness) currently trades at $33.07 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.