Exploud [National Championship Staff] #3 from Pokemon Emerald is worth about $140.00 raw (Near Mint) and $905 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $84–$119 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $140.00 | $84 – $119 |
| Lightly Played | $112.00 | $67 – $95 |
| Moderately Played | $84.00 | $50 – $71 |
| Heavily Played | $56.00 | $34 – $48 |
| Damaged | $35.00 | $21 – $30 |
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.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $905 | $543 – $769 |
| PSA 9.5 | $886 | $532 – $753 |
| PSA 9 | $900 | $540 – $765 |
| BGS 10 | $1,176 | $706 – $1,000 |
| CGC 10 | $543 | $326 – $462 |
| SGC 10 | $543 | $326 – $462 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $84–$119 | $0 | $0 | $84–$119 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $140.00 | −$18.55 | −$0.00 | $121.45 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $133.00 | −$14.48 | −$0.00 | $118.52 | 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.
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $905 | $742 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $900 | $738 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $140 | $78 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $140 | $78 |
"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 Exploud [National Championship Staff] #3 from Pokemon Emerald is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $140.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $905. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.