Charizard EX #81 (Pokemon Japanese Wild Blaze)
Charizard EX #81 from Pokemon Japanese Wild Blaze is worth about $193.75 raw (Near Mint) and $1,300 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $116–$165 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $193.75 | $116 – $165 |
| Lightly Played | $155.00 | $93 – $132 |
| Moderately Played | $116.25 | $70 – $99 |
| Heavily Played | $77.50 | $46 – $66 |
| Damaged | $48.44 | $29 – $41 |
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 | $1,300 | $780 – $1,105 |
| PSA 9.5 | $547 | $328 – $465 |
| PSA 9 | $326 | $196 – $277 |
| PSA 8 | $217 | $130 – $185 |
| PSA 7 | $81 | $48 – $69 |
| BGS 10 | $1,690 | $1,014 – $1,436 |
| CGC 10 | $84 | $51 – $72 |
| SGC 10 | $780 | $468 – $663 |
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 | $116–$165 | $0 | $0 | $116–$165 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $193.75 | −$25.67 | −$0.00 | $168.08 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $184.06 | −$20.04 | −$0.00 | $164.02 | 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% | $1,300 | $1,085 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $326 | $240 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $217 | $146 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $194 | $125 |
"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 #81
The Charizard EX #81 from Pokemon Japanese Wild Blaze is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $193.75. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,300. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.