Charmeleon [Green] #5 from Pokemon Japanese 1996 Carddass is worth about $18.96 raw (Near Mint) and $764 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $11–$16 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $18.96 | $11 – $16 |
| Lightly Played | $15.17 | $9 – $13 |
| Moderately Played | $11.38 | $7 – $10 |
| Heavily Played | $7.58 | $5 – $6 |
| Damaged | $4.74 | $3 – $4 |
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 | $764 | $459 – $650 |
| PSA 9.5 | $84 | $50 – $71 |
| PSA 9 | $76 | $46 – $65 |
| PSA 8 | $39 | $23 – $33 |
| PSA 7 | $25 | $15 – $21 |
| BGS 10 | $994 | $596 – $845 |
| CGC 10 | $220 | $132 – $187 |
| SGC 10 | $459 | $275 – $390 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $11–$16 | $0 | $0 | $11–$16 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $18.96 | −$2.51 | −$5.00 | $11.45 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $18.01 | −$1.96 | −$4.00 | $12.05 | 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% | $764 | $620 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $76 | $18 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $39 | $-14 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $19 | $-32 |
"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 [Green] #5 (Pokemon Japanese 1996 Carddass) currently trades at $18.96 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.