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Dark Ampharos [1st Edition] #39 (Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back)
Dark Ampharos [1st Edition] #39 from Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back is worth about $49.97 raw (Near Mint) and $385 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $30–$42 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $49.97 | $30 – $42 |
| Lightly Played | $39.98 | $24 – $34 |
| Moderately Played | $29.98 | $18 – $25 |
| Heavily Played | $19.99 | $12 – $17 |
| Damaged | $12.49 | $7 – $11 |
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 | $385 | $231 – $327 |
| PSA 9.5 | $132 | $79 – $112 |
| PSA 9 | $120 | $72 – $102 |
| BGS 10 | $501 | $301 – $426 |
| CGC 10 | $231 | $139 – $196 |
| SGC 10 | $231 | $139 – $196 |
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 | $30–$42 | $0 | $0 | $30–$42 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $49.97 | −$6.62 | −$5.00 | $38.35 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $47.47 | −$5.17 | −$4.00 | $38.30 | 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% | $385 | $291 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $120 | $61 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $50 | $-5 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $50 | $-5 |
"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 [1st Edition] #39 (Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back) currently trades at $49.97 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.