Dark Ampharos #181 (Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light)
Dark Ampharos #181 from Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light is worth about $44.00 raw (Near Mint) and $570 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $26–$37 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $44.00 | $26 – $37 |
| Lightly Played | $35.20 | $21 – $30 |
| Moderately Played | $26.40 | $16 – $22 |
| Heavily Played | $17.60 | $11 – $15 |
| Damaged | $11.00 | $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.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $570 | $342 – $484 |
| PSA 9.5 | $99 | $59 – $84 |
| PSA 9 | $90 | $54 – $77 |
| PSA 8 | $54 | $32 – $46 |
| PSA 7 | $36 | $22 – $31 |
| BGS 10 | $741 | $445 – $630 |
| CGC 10 | $200 | $120 – $170 |
| SGC 10 | $342 | $205 – $291 |
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 | $26–$37 | $0 | $0 | $26–$37 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $44.00 | −$5.83 | −$5.00 | $33.17 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $41.80 | −$4.55 | −$4.00 | $33.25 | 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% | $570 | $451 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $90 | $30 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $54 | $-1 |
| 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 Dark Ampharos #181 (Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light) currently trades at $44.00 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.