Electrode ex #42 (Pokemon Japanese Flight of Legends)
Electrode ex #42 from Pokemon Japanese Flight of Legends is worth about $34.40 raw (Near Mint) and $400 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $21–$29 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $34.40 | $21 – $29 |
| Lightly Played | $27.52 | $17 – $23 |
| Moderately Played | $20.64 | $12 – $18 |
| Heavily Played | $13.76 | $8 – $12 |
| Damaged | $8.60 | $5 – $7 |
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 | $400 | $240 – $340 |
| PSA 9.5 | $80 | $48 – $68 |
| PSA 9 | $73 | $44 – $62 |
| PSA 8 | $26 | $15 – $22 |
| PSA 7 | $21 | $13 – $18 |
| BGS 10 | $520 | $312 – $442 |
| CGC 10 | $240 | $144 – $204 |
| SGC 10 | $240 | $144 – $204 |
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 | $21–$29 | $0 | $0 | $21–$29 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $34.40 | −$4.56 | −$5.00 | $24.84 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $32.68 | −$3.56 | −$4.00 | $25.12 | 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% | $400 | $304 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $73 | $15 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $26 | $-26 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $34 | $-18 |
"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 Electrode ex #42 (Pokemon Japanese Flight of Legends) currently trades at $34.40 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.