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Butterfree [1st Edition] #98 (Pokemon Japanese Expedition Expansion Pack)
Butterfree [1st Edition] #98 from Pokemon Japanese Expedition Expansion Pack is worth about $128.00 raw (Near Mint) and $1,049 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $77–$109 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $128.00 | $77 – $109 |
| Lightly Played | $102.40 | $61 – $87 |
| Moderately Played | $76.80 | $46 – $65 |
| Heavily Played | $51.20 | $31 – $44 |
| Damaged | $32.00 | $19 – $27 |
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 | $1,049 | $629 – $892 |
| PSA 9.5 | $284 | $170 – $241 |
| PSA 9 | $258 | $155 – $219 |
| PSA 8 | $160 | $96 – $136 |
| PSA 7 | $123 | $74 – $105 |
| BGS 10 | $1,364 | $818 – $1,159 |
| CGC 10 | $629 | $377 – $535 |
| SGC 10 | $629 | $377 – $535 |
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 | $77–$109 | $0 | $0 | $77–$109 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $128.00 | −$16.96 | −$0.00 | $111.04 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $121.60 | −$13.24 | −$0.00 | $108.36 | 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% | $1,049 | $867 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $258 | $181 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $160 | $96 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $128 | $68 |
"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 Butterfree [1st Edition] #98
The Butterfree [1st Edition] #98 from Pokemon Japanese Expedition Expansion Pack is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $128.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,049. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.