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Explosive Birth Lugia [Holo] (Pokemon Japanese 10th Movie Commemoration Promo)
Explosive Birth Lugia [Holo] from Pokemon Japanese 10th Movie Commemoration Promo is worth about $77.69 raw (Near Mint) and $973 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $47–$66 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $77.69 | $47 – $66 |
| Lightly Played | $62.15 | $37 – $53 |
| Moderately Played | $46.61 | $28 – $40 |
| Heavily Played | $31.08 | $19 – $26 |
| Damaged | $19.42 | $12 – $17 |
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 | $973 | $584 – $827 |
| PSA 9.5 | $520 | $312 – $442 |
| PSA 9 | $334 | $201 – $284 |
| PSA 8 | $166 | $100 – $141 |
| PSA 7 | $133 | $80 – $113 |
| BGS 10 | $1,400 | $840 – $1,190 |
| CGC 10 | $300 | $180 – $255 |
| SGC 10 | $584 | $350 – $496 |
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 | $47–$66 | $0 | $0 | $47–$66 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $77.69 | −$10.29 | −$5.00 | $62.40 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $73.81 | −$8.04 | −$4.00 | $61.77 | 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% | $973 | $801 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $334 | $247 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $166 | $101 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $78 | $19 |
"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 Explosive Birth Lugia [Holo]
The Explosive Birth Lugia [Holo] from Pokemon Japanese 10th Movie Commemoration Promo is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $77.69. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $973. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.