Cynthia's Garchomp ex #87 (Pokemon Japanese Heat Wave Arena)
Cynthia's Garchomp ex #87 from Pokemon Japanese Heat Wave Arena is worth about $175.00 raw (Near Mint) and $313 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $105–$149 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $175.00 | $105 – $149 |
| Lightly Played | $140.00 | $84 – $119 |
| Moderately Played | $105.00 | $63 – $89 |
| Heavily Played | $70.00 | $42 – $60 |
| Damaged | $43.75 | $26 – $37 |
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 | $313 | $188 – $266 |
| PSA 9.5 | $192 | $115 – $164 |
| PSA 9 | $180 | $108 – $153 |
| PSA 8 | $118 | $70 – $100 |
| BGS 10 | $436 | $262 – $371 |
| CGC 10 | $203 | $122 – $173 |
| SGC 10 | $188 | $113 – $160 |
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 | $105–$149 | $0 | $0 | $105–$149 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $175.00 | −$23.19 | −$0.00 | $151.81 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $166.25 | −$18.10 | −$0.00 | $148.15 | 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% | $313 | $229 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $180 | $113 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $118 | $59 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $175 | $109 |
"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 Cynthia's Garchomp ex #87
The Cynthia's Garchomp ex #87 from Pokemon Japanese Heat Wave Arena is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $175.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $313. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.