Fighting Energy [Trainer Deck A] #97 from Pokemon Base Set is worth about $57.38 raw (Near Mint) and $279 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $34–$49 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $57.38 | $34 – $49 |
| Lightly Played | $45.90 | $28 – $39 |
| Moderately Played | $34.43 | $21 – $29 |
| Heavily Played | $22.95 | $14 – $20 |
| Damaged | $14.35 | $9 – $12 |
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 | $279 | $167 – $237 |
| PSA 9.5 | $46 | $28 – $39 |
| PSA 9 | $41 | $25 – $35 |
| PSA 8 | $40 | $24 – $34 |
| BGS 10 | $363 | $218 – $309 |
| CGC 10 | $167 | $100 – $142 |
| SGC 10 | $167 | $100 – $142 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $34–$49 | $0 | $0 | $34–$49 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $57.38 | −$7.60 | −$5.00 | $44.78 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $54.51 | −$5.94 | −$4.00 | $44.57 | 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% | $279 | $199 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $41 | $-12 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $40 | $-13 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $57 | $2 |
"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 Fighting Energy [Trainer Deck A] #97 from Pokemon Base Set is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $57.38. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $279. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.