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Charizard [1st Edition] #12 (Pokemon Japanese E-Starter Deck)
Charizard [1st Edition] #12 from Pokemon Japanese E-Starter Deck is worth about $142.40 raw (Near Mint) and $1,794 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $85–$121 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $142.40 | $85 – $121 |
| Lightly Played | $113.92 | $68 – $97 |
| Moderately Played | $85.44 | $51 – $73 |
| Heavily Played | $56.96 | $34 – $48 |
| Damaged | $35.60 | $21 – $30 |
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 | $1,794 | $1,076 – $1,525 |
| PSA 9.5 | $708 | $425 – $602 |
| PSA 9 | $644 | $386 – $547 |
| PSA 8 | $193 | $116 – $164 |
| PSA 7 | $140 | $84 – $119 |
| BGS 10 | $2,332 | $1,399 – $1,982 |
| CGC 10 | $1,076 | $646 – $915 |
| SGC 10 | $1,076 | $646 – $915 |
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 | $85–$121 | $0 | $0 | $85–$121 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $142.40 | −$18.87 | −$0.00 | $123.53 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $135.28 | −$14.73 | −$0.00 | $120.55 | 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% | $1,794 | $1,513 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $644 | $515 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $193 | $125 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $142 | $81 |
"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 Charizard [1st Edition] #12
The Charizard [1st Edition] #12 from Pokemon Japanese E-Starter Deck is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $142.40. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,794. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.