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Dragonair [1st Edition] #48 (Pokemon Japanese Expedition Expansion Pack)
Dragonair [1st Edition] #48 from Pokemon Japanese Expedition Expansion Pack is worth about $15.75 raw (Near Mint) and $325 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $9–$13 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $15.75 | $9 – $13 |
| Lightly Played | $12.60 | $8 – $11 |
| Moderately Played | $9.45 | $6 – $8 |
| Heavily Played | $6.30 | $4 – $5 |
| Damaged | $3.94 | $2 – $3 |
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 | $325 | $195 – $276 |
| PSA 9.5 | $62 | $37 – $53 |
| PSA 9 | $56 | $34 – $48 |
| PSA 8 | $47 | $28 – $40 |
| BGS 10 | $423 | $254 – $360 |
| CGC 10 | $129 | $77 – $110 |
| SGC 10 | $195 | $117 – $166 |
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 | $9–$13 | $0 | $0 | $9–$13 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $15.75 | −$2.09 | −$5.00 | $8.66 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $14.96 | −$1.63 | −$4.00 | $9.33 | 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% | $325 | $239 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $56 | $1 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $47 | $-7 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $16 | $-34 |
"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 Dragonair [1st Edition] #48 (Pokemon Japanese Expedition Expansion Pack) currently trades at $15.75 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.