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Dark Ariados [1st Edition] #17 (Pokemon Neo Destiny)
Dark Ariados [1st Edition] #17 from Pokemon Neo Destiny is worth about $12.75 raw (Near Mint) and $199 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $8–$11 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $12.75 | $8 – $11 |
| Lightly Played | $10.20 | $6 – $9 |
| Moderately Played | $7.65 | $5 – $7 |
| Heavily Played | $5.10 | $3 – $4 |
| Damaged | $3.19 | $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.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $199 | $119 – $169 |
| PSA 9.5 | $35 | $21 – $30 |
| PSA 9 | $32 | $19 – $27 |
| PSA 8 | $29 | $17 – $24 |
| PSA 7 | $10 | $6 – $8 |
| BGS 10 | $259 | $155 – $220 |
| CGC 10 | $75 | $45 – $64 |
| SGC 10 | $119 | $71 – $101 |
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 | $8–$11 | $0 | $0 | $8–$11 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $12.75 | −$1.69 | −$5.00 | $6.06 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $12.11 | −$1.32 | −$4.00 | $6.79 | 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. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $199 | $130 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $32 | $-20 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $29 | $-23 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $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 Dark Ariados [1st Edition] #17 (Pokemon Neo Destiny) currently trades at $12.75 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.