Charizard ex #234 (Pokemon Paldean Fates)
Charizard ex #234 from Pokemon Paldean Fates is worth about $249.23 raw (Near Mint) and $746 in PSA 10 as of Sep 29, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $150–$212 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $249.23 | $150 – $212 |
| Lightly Played | $199.38 | $120 – $169 |
| Moderately Played | $149.54 | $90 – $127 |
| Heavily Played | $99.69 | $60 – $85 |
| Damaged | $62.31 | $37 – $53 |
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 | $746 | $448 – $634 |
| PSA 9.5 | $408 | $244 – $346 |
| PSA 9 | $260 | $156 – $221 |
| PSA 8 | $260 | $156 – $221 |
| PSA 7 | $208 | $125 – $177 |
| BGS 10 | $1,750 | $1,050 – $1,488 |
| CGC 10 | $354 | $213 – $301 |
| SGC 10 | $408 | $245 – $347 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Sep 29, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $150–$212 | $0 | $0 | $150–$212 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $249.23 | −$33.02 | −$0.00 | $216.21 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $236.77 | −$25.78 | −$0.00 | $210.99 | 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. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $746 | $604 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $260 | $183 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $260 | $183 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $249 | $173 |
"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 #234
The Charizard ex #234 from Pokemon Paldean Fates is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $249.23. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $746. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.