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Espeon [1st Edition] #49 (Pokemon Japanese Holon Research)
Espeon [1st Edition] #49 from Pokemon Japanese Holon Research is worth about $89.50 raw (Near Mint) and $2,436 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $54–$76 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $89.50 | $54 – $76 |
| Lightly Played | $71.60 | $43 – $61 |
| Moderately Played | $53.70 | $32 – $46 |
| Heavily Played | $35.80 | $21 – $30 |
| Damaged | $22.38 | $13 – $19 |
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 | $2,436 | $1,462 – $2,071 |
| PSA 9.5 | $450 | $270 – $382 |
| PSA 9 | $409 | $245 – $347 |
| PSA 8 | $94 | $56 – $80 |
| PSA 7 | $86 | $51 – $73 |
| BGS 10 | $3,167 | $1,900 – $2,692 |
| CGC 10 | $1,462 | $877 – $1,243 |
| SGC 10 | $1,462 | $877 – $1,243 |
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 | $54–$76 | $0 | $0 | $54–$76 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $89.50 | −$11.86 | −$5.00 | $72.64 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $85.02 | −$9.26 | −$4.00 | $71.76 | 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% | $2,436 | $2,071 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $409 | $312 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $94 | $33 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $90 | $30 |
"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 [1st Edition] #49
The Espeon [1st Edition] #49 from Pokemon Japanese Holon Research is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $89.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,436. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.