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Dragonite [1st Edition] #43 (Pokemon Japanese Emerald Break)
Dragonite [1st Edition] #43 from Pokemon Japanese Emerald Break is worth about $23.95 raw (Near Mint) and $319 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $14–$20 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $23.95 | $14 – $20 |
| Lightly Played | $19.16 | $11 – $16 |
| Moderately Played | $14.37 | $9 – $12 |
| Heavily Played | $9.58 | $6 – $8 |
| Damaged | $5.99 | $4 – $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 | $319 | $192 – $272 |
| PSA 9.5 | $49 | $29 – $42 |
| PSA 9 | $44 | $27 – $38 |
| PSA 8 | $29 | $18 – $25 |
| PSA 7 | $28 | $17 – $24 |
| BGS 10 | $415 | $249 – $353 |
| CGC 10 | $108 | $65 – $92 |
| SGC 10 | $192 | $115 – $163 |
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 | $14–$20 | $0 | $0 | $14–$20 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $23.95 | −$3.17 | −$5.00 | $15.78 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $22.75 | −$2.48 | −$4.00 | $16.27 | 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% | $319 | $234 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $44 | $-10 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $29 | $-22 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $24 | $-27 |
"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 Dragonite [1st Edition] #43 (Pokemon Japanese Emerald Break) currently trades at $23.95 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.