Charmeleon [Red] #5 from Pokemon Japanese 1996 Carddass is worth about $13.04 raw (Near Mint) and $610 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $8–$11 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $13.04 | $8 – $11 |
| Lightly Played | $10.43 | $6 – $9 |
| Moderately Played | $7.82 | $5 – $7 |
| Heavily Played | $5.22 | $3 – $4 |
| Damaged | $3.26 | $2 – $3 |
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 | $610 | $366 – $519 |
| PSA 9.5 | $174 | $104 – $148 |
| PSA 9 | $158 | $95 – $134 |
| PSA 7 | $36 | $22 – $31 |
| BGS 10 | $793 | $476 – $674 |
| CGC 10 | $275 | $165 – $234 |
| SGC 10 | $366 | $220 – $311 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $8–$11 | $0 | $0 | $8–$11 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $13.04 | −$1.73 | −$5.00 | $6.31 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $12.39 | −$1.35 | −$4.00 | $7.04 | 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% | $610 | $486 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $158 | $94 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $13 | $-37 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $13 | $-37 |
"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 [Red] #5 (Pokemon Japanese 1996 Carddass) currently trades at $13.04 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.