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Darkrai [1st Edition] (Pokemon Japanese Shining Darkness)
Darkrai [1st Edition] from Pokemon Japanese Shining Darkness is worth about $21.99 raw (Near Mint) and $250 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $13–$19 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $21.99 | $13 – $19 |
| Lightly Played | $17.59 | $11 – $15 |
| Moderately Played | $13.19 | $8 – $11 |
| Heavily Played | $8.80 | $5 – $7 |
| Damaged | $5.50 | $3 – $5 |
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 | $250 | $150 – $213 |
| PSA 9.5 | $73 | $44 – $62 |
| PSA 9 | $66 | $40 – $56 |
| PSA 8 | $61 | $37 – $52 |
| BGS 10 | $326 | $196 – $277 |
| CGC 10 | $150 | $90 – $128 |
| SGC 10 | $150 | $90 – $128 |
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 | $13–$19 | $0 | $0 | $13–$19 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $21.99 | −$2.91 | −$5.00 | $14.08 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $20.89 | −$2.27 | −$4.00 | $14.62 | 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% | $250 | $174 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $66 | $9 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $61 | $5 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $22 | $-29 |
"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 Darkrai [1st Edition] (Pokemon Japanese Shining Darkness) currently trades at $21.99 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.