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Dragonite ex [1st Edition] #38 (Pokemon Japanese Rulers of the Heavens)
Dragonite ex [1st Edition] #38 from Pokemon Japanese Rulers of the Heavens is worth about $149.99 raw (Near Mint) and $4,300 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $90–$127 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $149.99 | $90 – $127 |
| Lightly Played | $119.99 | $72 – $102 |
| Moderately Played | $89.99 | $54 – $76 |
| Heavily Played | $60.00 | $36 – $51 |
| Damaged | $37.50 | $22 – $32 |
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 | $4,300 | $2,580 – $3,655 |
| PSA 9.5 | $967 | $580 – $822 |
| PSA 9 | $879 | $527 – $747 |
| PSA 8 | $292 | $175 – $248 |
| PSA 7 | $160 | $96 – $136 |
| BGS 10 | $5,590 | $3,354 – $4,752 |
| CGC 10 | $2,580 | $1,548 – $2,193 |
| SGC 10 | $2,580 | $1,548 – $2,193 |
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 | $90–$127 | $0 | $0 | $90–$127 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $149.99 | −$19.87 | −$0.00 | $130.12 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $142.49 | −$15.52 | −$0.00 | $126.97 | 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% | $4,300 | $3,687 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $879 | $720 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $292 | $210 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $150 | $87 |
"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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About Dragonite ex [1st Edition] #38
The Dragonite ex [1st Edition] #38 from Pokemon Japanese Rulers of the Heavens is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $149.99. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $4,300. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.