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Dark Tyranitar [1st Edition] #12 (Pokemon Japanese Black Deck Kit)
Dark Tyranitar [1st Edition] #12 from Pokemon Japanese Black Deck Kit is worth about $17.82 raw (Near Mint) and $2,398 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $11–$15 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $17.82 | $11 – $15 |
| Lightly Played | $14.26 | $9 – $12 |
| Moderately Played | $10.69 | $6 – $9 |
| Heavily Played | $7.13 | $4 – $6 |
| Damaged | $4.46 | $3 – $4 |
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 | $2,398 | $1,439 – $2,039 |
| PSA 9.5 | $131 | $79 – $111 |
| PSA 9 | $119 | $71 – $101 |
| PSA 8 | $108 | $65 – $92 |
| PSA 7 | $38 | $23 – $32 |
| BGS 10 | $3,118 | $1,871 – $2,650 |
| CGC 10 | $1,439 | $863 – $1,223 |
| SGC 10 | $1,439 | $863 – $1,223 |
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 | $11–$15 | $0 | $0 | $11–$15 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $17.82 | −$2.36 | −$5.00 | $10.46 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $16.93 | −$1.84 | −$4.00 | $11.09 | 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% | $2,398 | $2,038 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $119 | $60 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $108 | $51 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $18 | $-33 |
"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 Tyranitar [1st Edition] #12 (Pokemon Japanese Black Deck Kit) currently trades at $17.82 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.