Charizard ex #134 (Pokemon Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame)
Charizard ex #134 from Pokemon Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame is worth about $177.50 raw (Near Mint) and $468 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $106–$151 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $177.50 | $106 – $151 |
| Lightly Played | $142.00 | $85 – $121 |
| Moderately Played | $106.50 | $64 – $91 |
| Heavily Played | $71.00 | $43 – $60 |
| Damaged | $44.38 | $27 – $38 |
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 | $468 | $280 – $397 |
| PSA 9.5 | $250 | $150 – $212 |
| PSA 9 | $166 | $99 – $141 |
| PSA 8 | $120 | $72 – $102 |
| BGS 10 | $553 | $332 – $470 |
| CGC 10 | $350 | $210 – $297 |
| SGC 10 | $35 | $21 – $30 |
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 | $106–$151 | $0 | $0 | $106–$151 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $177.50 | −$23.52 | −$0.00 | $153.98 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $168.62 | −$18.36 | −$0.00 | $150.26 | 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% | $468 | $363 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $166 | $101 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $120 | $61 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $178 | $111 |
"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 ex #134
The Charizard ex #134 from Pokemon Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $177.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $468. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.