Espeon #196 (Pokemon Japanese Crossing the Ruins)
Espeon #196 from Pokemon Japanese Crossing the Ruins is worth about $128.00 raw (Near Mint) and $2,101 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $77–$109 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $128.00 | $77 – $109 |
| Lightly Played | $102.40 | $61 – $87 |
| Moderately Played | $76.80 | $46 – $65 |
| Heavily Played | $51.20 | $31 – $44 |
| Damaged | $32.00 | $19 – $27 |
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 | $2,101 | $1,261 – $1,786 |
| PSA 9.5 | $768 | $461 – $653 |
| PSA 9 | $375 | $225 – $319 |
| PSA 8 | $252 | $151 – $214 |
| PSA 7 | $154 | $93 – $131 |
| BGS 10 | $2,731 | $1,639 – $2,321 |
| CGC 10 | $553 | $332 – $470 |
| SGC 10 | $1,261 | $757 – $1,072 |
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 | $77–$109 | $0 | $0 | $77–$109 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $128.00 | −$16.96 | −$0.00 | $111.04 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $121.60 | −$13.24 | −$0.00 | $108.36 | 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% | $2,101 | $1,780 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $375 | $282 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $252 | $175 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $128 | $68 |
"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 Espeon #196
The Espeon #196 from Pokemon Japanese Crossing the Ruins is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $128.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,101. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.