Charmeleon [Blue Back] #5 from Pokemon Japanese Topsun is worth about $44.04 raw (Near Mint) and $2,410 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $26–$37 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $44.04 | $26 – $37 |
| Lightly Played | $35.23 | $21 – $30 |
| Moderately Played | $26.42 | $16 – $22 |
| Heavily Played | $17.62 | $11 – $15 |
| Damaged | $11.01 | $7 – $9 |
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.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $2,410 | $1,446 – $2,048 |
| PSA 9.5 | $231 | $139 – $196 |
| PSA 9 | $210 | $126 – $178 |
| PSA 8 | $86 | $52 – $74 |
| PSA 7 | $48 | $29 – $41 |
| BGS 10 | $3,132 | $1,879 – $2,662 |
| CGC 10 | $1,446 | $868 – $1,229 |
| SGC 10 | $1,446 | $868 – $1,229 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $26–$37 | $0 | $0 | $26–$37 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $44.04 | −$5.84 | −$5.00 | $33.20 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $41.84 | −$4.56 | −$4.00 | $33.28 | 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.
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% | $2,410 | $2,047 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $210 | $139 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $86 | $27 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $44 | $-10 |
"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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The Charmeleon [Blue Back] #5 (Pokemon Japanese Topsun) currently trades at $44.04 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.