Charizard ex #139 (Pokemon Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame)
Charizard ex #139 from Pokemon Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame is worth about $55.50 raw (Near Mint) and $187 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $33–$47 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $55.50 | $33 – $47 |
| Lightly Played | $44.40 | $27 – $38 |
| Moderately Played | $33.30 | $20 – $28 |
| Heavily Played | $22.20 | $13 – $19 |
| Damaged | $13.88 | $8 – $12 |
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 | $187 | $112 – $159 |
| PSA 9.5 | $98 | $59 – $83 |
| PSA 9 | $42 | $25 – $36 |
| PSA 8 | $38 | $23 – $32 |
| PSA 7 | $31 | $19 – $26 |
| BGS 10 | $173 | $104 – $147 |
| CGC 10 | $87 | $52 – $74 |
| SGC 10 | $54 | $33 – $46 |
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 | $33–$47 | $0 | $0 | $33–$47 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $55.50 | −$7.35 | −$5.00 | $43.15 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $52.72 | −$5.74 | −$4.00 | $42.98 | 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% | $187 | $119 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $42 | $-12 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $38 | $-15 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $56 | $0 |
"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 #139
The Charizard ex #139 from Pokemon Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $55.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $187. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.