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Dark Charizard [1st Edition] #42 (Pokemon Japanese Web)
Dark Charizard [1st Edition] #42 from Pokemon Japanese Web is worth about $615.00 raw (Near Mint) and $6,453 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $369–$523 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $615.00 | $369 – $523 |
| Lightly Played | $492.00 | $295 – $418 |
| Moderately Played | $369.00 | $221 – $314 |
| Heavily Played | $246.00 | $148 – $209 |
| Damaged | $153.75 | $92 – $131 |
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 | $6,453 | $3,872 – $5,485 |
| PSA 9.5 | $1,833 | $1,100 – $1,558 |
| PSA 9 | $1,666 | $1,000 – $1,416 |
| PSA 8 | $726 | $435 – $617 |
| PSA 7 | $484 | $290 – $411 |
| BGS 10 | $8,389 | $5,033 – $7,131 |
| CGC 10 | $3,872 | $2,323 – $3,291 |
| SGC 10 | $3,872 | $2,323 – $3,291 |
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 | $369–$523 | $0 | $0 | $369–$523 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $615.00 | −$81.49 | −$0.00 | $533.51 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $584.25 | −$63.62 | −$0.00 | $520.63 | 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% | $6,453 | $5,555 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $1,666 | $1,403 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $726 | $587 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $615 | $491 |
"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 Dark Charizard [1st Edition] #42
The Dark Charizard [1st Edition] #42 from Pokemon Japanese Web is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $615.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $6,453. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.