Clair's Mantine #51 (Pokemon Japanese VS)
Clair's Mantine #51 from Pokemon Japanese VS is worth about $16.99 raw (Near Mint) and $135 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $10–$14 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $16.99 | $10 – $14 |
| Lightly Played | $13.59 | $8 – $12 |
| Moderately Played | $10.19 | $6 – $9 |
| Heavily Played | $6.80 | $4 – $6 |
| Damaged | $4.25 | $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.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $135 | $81 – $114 |
| PSA 9.5 | $52 | $31 – $44 |
| PSA 9 | $47 | $28 – $40 |
| PSA 8 | $25 | $15 – $21 |
| BGS 10 | $175 | $105 – $149 |
| CGC 10 | $42 | $25 – $36 |
| SGC 10 | $130 | $78 – $110 |
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 | $10–$14 | $0 | $0 | $10–$14 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $16.99 | −$2.25 | −$5.00 | $9.74 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $16.14 | −$1.76 | −$4.00 | $10.38 | 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% | $135 | $74 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $47 | $-7 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $25 | $-26 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $17 | $-33 |
"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 Clair's Mantine #51 (Pokemon Japanese VS) currently trades at $16.99 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.