Dark Espeon #196 (Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light)
Dark Espeon #196 from Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light is worth about $161.41 raw (Near Mint) and $2,125 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $97–$137 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $161.41 | $97 – $137 |
| Lightly Played | $129.13 | $77 – $110 |
| Moderately Played | $96.85 | $58 – $82 |
| Heavily Played | $64.56 | $39 – $55 |
| Damaged | $40.35 | $24 – $34 |
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 | $2,125 | $1,275 – $1,806 |
| PSA 9.5 | $542 | $325 – $461 |
| PSA 9 | $492 | $296 – $419 |
| PSA 8 | $260 | $156 – $221 |
| PSA 7 | $148 | $89 – $126 |
| BGS 10 | $2,148 | $1,289 – $1,826 |
| CGC 10 | $1,140 | $684 – $969 |
| SGC 10 | $1,275 | $765 – $1,084 |
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 | $97–$137 | $0 | $0 | $97–$137 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $161.41 | −$21.39 | −$0.00 | $140.02 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $153.34 | −$16.70 | −$0.00 | $136.64 | 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% | $2,125 | $1,800 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $492 | $384 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $260 | $183 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $161 | $97 |
"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 Espeon #196
The Dark Espeon #196 from Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $161.41. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,125. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.