Dragonite ex #38 (Pokemon Japanese Rulers of the Heavens)
Dragonite ex #38 from Pokemon Japanese Rulers of the Heavens is worth about $108.04 raw (Near Mint) and $4,037 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $65–$92 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $108.04 | $65 – $92 |
| Lightly Played | $86.43 | $52 – $73 |
| Moderately Played | $64.82 | $39 – $55 |
| Heavily Played | $43.22 | $26 – $37 |
| Damaged | $27.01 | $16 – $23 |
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 | $4,037 | $2,422 – $3,432 |
| PSA 9.5 | $1,060 | $636 – $901 |
| PSA 9 | $963 | $578 – $819 |
| PSA 8 | $211 | $127 – $180 |
| PSA 7 | $113 | $68 – $96 |
| BGS 10 | $5,248 | $3,149 – $4,461 |
| CGC 10 | $400 | $240 – $340 |
| SGC 10 | $2,422 | $1,453 – $2,059 |
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 | $65–$92 | $0 | $0 | $65–$92 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $108.04 | −$14.32 | −$0.00 | $93.72 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $102.64 | −$11.18 | −$0.00 | $91.46 | 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% | $4,037 | $3,459 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $963 | $793 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $211 | $140 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $108 | $51 |
"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 #38
The Dragonite ex #38 from Pokemon Japanese Rulers of the Heavens is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $108.04. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $4,037. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.