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Charizard EX [1st Edition] #81 (Pokemon Japanese Wild Blaze)
Charizard EX [1st Edition] #81 from Pokemon Japanese Wild Blaze is worth about $178.00 raw (Near Mint) and $2,563 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $107–$151 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $178.00 | $107 – $151 |
| Lightly Played | $142.40 | $85 – $121 |
| Moderately Played | $106.80 | $64 – $91 |
| Heavily Played | $71.20 | $43 – $61 |
| Damaged | $44.50 | $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 | $2,563 | $1,538 – $2,178 |
| PSA 9.5 | $915 | $549 – $778 |
| PSA 9 | $528 | $317 – $448 |
| PSA 8 | $334 | $200 – $283 |
| PSA 7 | $218 | $131 – $185 |
| BGS 10 | $3,332 | $1,999 – $2,832 |
| CGC 10 | $477 | $286 – $405 |
| SGC 10 | $1,538 | $923 – $1,307 |
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 | $107–$151 | $0 | $0 | $107–$151 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $178.00 | −$23.59 | −$0.00 | $154.41 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $169.10 | −$18.41 | −$0.00 | $150.69 | 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% | $2,563 | $2,180 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $528 | $415 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $334 | $246 |
| 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 [1st Edition] #81
The Charizard EX [1st Edition] #81 from Pokemon Japanese Wild Blaze is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $178.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,563. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.