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Ditto [1st Edition] #42 (Pokemon Japanese Cold Flare)
Ditto [1st Edition] #42 from Pokemon Japanese Cold Flare is worth about $26.79 raw (Near Mint) and $600 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $16–$23 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $26.79 | $16 – $23 |
| Lightly Played | $21.43 | $13 – $18 |
| Moderately Played | $16.07 | $10 – $14 |
| Heavily Played | $10.72 | $6 – $9 |
| Damaged | $6.70 | $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 | $600 | $360 – $510 |
| PSA 9.5 | $110 | $66 – $94 |
| PSA 9 | $100 | $60 – $85 |
| PSA 8 | $60 | $36 – $51 |
| BGS 10 | $780 | $468 – $663 |
| CGC 10 | $360 | $216 – $306 |
| SGC 10 | $360 | $216 – $306 |
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 | $16–$23 | $0 | $0 | $16–$23 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $26.79 | −$3.55 | −$5.00 | $18.24 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $25.45 | −$2.77 | −$4.00 | $18.68 | 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% | $600 | $478 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $100 | $39 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $60 | $4 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $27 | $-25 |
"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 Ditto [1st Edition] #42 (Pokemon Japanese Cold Flare) currently trades at $26.79 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.