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Entei [1st Edition] #294 (Pokemon Japanese Shining Darkness)
Entei [1st Edition] #294 from Pokemon Japanese Shining Darkness is worth about $19.99 raw (Near Mint) and $230 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $12–$17 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $19.99 | $12 – $17 |
| Lightly Played | $15.99 | $10 – $14 |
| Moderately Played | $11.99 | $7 – $10 |
| Heavily Played | $8.00 | $5 – $7 |
| Damaged | $5.00 | $3 – $4 |
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 | $230 | $138 – $196 |
| PSA 9.5 | $110 | $66 – $94 |
| PSA 9 | $100 | $60 – $85 |
| PSA 8 | $48 | $29 – $41 |
| PSA 7 | $33 | $20 – $28 |
| BGS 10 | $299 | $179 – $254 |
| CGC 10 | $45 | $27 – $39 |
| SGC 10 | $138 | $83 – $117 |
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 | $12–$17 | $0 | $0 | $12–$17 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $19.99 | −$2.65 | −$5.00 | $12.34 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $18.99 | −$2.07 | −$4.00 | $12.92 | 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% | $230 | $157 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $100 | $44 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $48 | $-7 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $20 | $-31 |
"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 Entei [1st Edition] #294 (Pokemon Japanese Shining Darkness) currently trades at $19.99 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.