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Dark Hypno [1st Edition] #43 (Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back)
Dark Hypno [1st Edition] #43 from Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back is worth about $29.99 raw (Near Mint) and $567 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $18–$25 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $29.99 | $18 – $25 |
| Lightly Played | $23.99 | $14 – $20 |
| Moderately Played | $17.99 | $11 – $15 |
| Heavily Played | $12.00 | $7 – $10 |
| Damaged | $7.50 | $4 – $6 |
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 | $567 | $340 – $482 |
| PSA 9.5 | $63 | $38 – $54 |
| PSA 9 | $57 | $34 – $48 |
| PSA 8 | $52 | $31 – $44 |
| BGS 10 | $737 | $442 – $626 |
| CGC 10 | $340 | $204 – $289 |
| SGC 10 | $340 | $204 – $289 |
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 | $18–$25 | $0 | $0 | $18–$25 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $29.99 | −$3.97 | −$5.00 | $21.02 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $28.49 | −$3.10 | −$4.00 | $21.39 | 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% | $567 | $449 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $57 | $1 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $52 | $-3 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $30 | $-22 |
"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 Hypno [1st Edition] #43 (Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back) currently trades at $29.99 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.