Butterfree #98 (Pokemon Japanese Expedition Expansion Pack)
Butterfree #98 from Pokemon Japanese Expedition Expansion Pack is worth about $91.48 raw (Near Mint) and $392 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $55–$78 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $91.48 | $55 – $78 |
| Lightly Played | $73.18 | $44 – $62 |
| Moderately Played | $54.89 | $33 – $47 |
| Heavily Played | $36.59 | $22 – $31 |
| Damaged | $22.87 | $14 – $19 |
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 | $392 | $235 – $333 |
| PSA 9.5 | $252 | $151 – $214 |
| PSA 9 | $229 | $137 – $195 |
| PSA 8 | $40 | $24 – $34 |
| BGS 10 | $509 | $305 – $433 |
| CGC 10 | $235 | $141 – $200 |
| SGC 10 | $235 | $141 – $200 |
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 | $55–$78 | $0 | $0 | $55–$78 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $91.48 | −$12.12 | −$5.00 | $74.36 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $86.91 | −$9.46 | −$4.00 | $73.45 | 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% | $392 | $297 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $229 | $156 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $40 | $-13 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $91 | $31 |
"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 #98
The Butterfree #98 from Pokemon Japanese Expedition Expansion Pack is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $91.48. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $392. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.