Fairy Energy #169 (Pokemon Burning Shadows)
Fairy Energy #169 from Pokemon Burning Shadows is worth about $77.01 raw (Near Mint) and $434 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $46–$65 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $77.01 | $46 – $65 |
| Lightly Played | $61.61 | $37 – $52 |
| Moderately Played | $46.21 | $28 – $39 |
| Heavily Played | $30.80 | $18 – $26 |
| Damaged | $19.25 | $12 – $16 |
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 | $434 | $260 – $368 |
| PSA 9.5 | $169 | $101 – $144 |
| PSA 9 | $153 | $92 – $130 |
| PSA 8 | $85 | $51 – $72 |
| PSA 7 | $52 | $32 – $45 |
| BGS 10 | $564 | $338 – $479 |
| CGC 10 | $240 | $144 – $204 |
| SGC 10 | $260 | $156 – $221 |
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 | $46–$65 | $0 | $0 | $46–$65 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $77.01 | −$10.20 | −$5.00 | $61.81 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $73.16 | −$7.97 | −$4.00 | $61.19 | 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. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $434 | $333 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $153 | $90 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $85 | $26 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $77 | $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 Fairy Energy #169
The Fairy Energy #169 from Pokemon Burning Shadows is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $77.01. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $434. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.