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Charizard [1st Edition] #8 (Pokemon Japanese World Champions Pack)
Charizard [1st Edition] #8 from Pokemon Japanese World Champions Pack is worth about $111.67 raw (Near Mint) and $15,990 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $67–$95 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $111.67 | $67 – $95 |
| Lightly Played | $89.34 | $54 – $76 |
| Moderately Played | $67.00 | $40 – $57 |
| Heavily Played | $44.67 | $27 – $38 |
| Damaged | $27.92 | $17 – $24 |
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 | $15,990 | $9,594 – $13,592 |
| PSA 9.5 | $347 | $208 – $295 |
| PSA 9 | $315 | $189 – $268 |
| PSA 8 | $188 | $113 – $160 |
| PSA 7 | $172 | $104 – $147 |
| BGS 10 | $20,787 | $12,472 – $17,669 |
| CGC 10 | $9,594 | $5,756 – $8,155 |
| SGC 10 | $9,594 | $5,756 – $8,155 |
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 | $67–$95 | $0 | $0 | $67–$95 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $111.67 | −$14.80 | −$0.00 | $96.87 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $106.09 | −$11.55 | −$0.00 | $94.54 | 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% | $15,990 | $13,828 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $315 | $230 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $188 | $120 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $112 | $54 |
"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] #8
The Charizard [1st Edition] #8 from Pokemon Japanese World Champions Pack is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $111.67. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $15,990. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.