Charizard ex #125 (Pokemon Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame)
Charizard ex #125 from Pokemon Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame is worth about $20.35 raw (Near Mint) and $105 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $12–$17 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $20.35 | $12 – $17 |
| Lightly Played | $16.28 | $10 – $14 |
| Moderately Played | $12.21 | $7 – $10 |
| Heavily Played | $8.14 | $5 – $7 |
| Damaged | $5.09 | $3 – $4 |
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 | $105 | $63 – $89 |
| PSA 9.5 | $49 | $29 – $42 |
| PSA 9 | $44 | $27 – $38 |
| PSA 8 | $16 | $10 – $13 |
| PSA 7 | $6 | $4 – $5 |
| BGS 10 | $137 | $82 – $116 |
| CGC 10 | $50 | $30 – $43 |
| SGC 10 | $19 | $11 – $16 |
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 | $12–$17 | $0 | $0 | $12–$17 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $20.35 | −$2.70 | −$5.00 | $12.65 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $19.33 | −$2.11 | −$4.00 | $13.22 | 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% | $105 | $48 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $44 | $-10 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $16 | $-34 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $20 | $-30 |
"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 Charizard ex #125 (Pokemon Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame) currently trades at $20.35 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.