Fire Energy #141 (Pokemon Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame)
Fire Energy #141 from Pokemon Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame is worth about $11.45 raw (Near Mint) and $29 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $7–$10 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $11.45 | $7 – $10 |
| Lightly Played | $9.16 | $5 – $8 |
| Moderately Played | $6.87 | $4 – $6 |
| Heavily Played | $4.58 | $3 – $4 |
| Damaged | $2.86 | $2 – $2 |
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 | $29 | $17 – $25 |
| PSA 9.5 | $25 | $15 – $21 |
| PSA 9 | $23 | $14 – $20 |
| BGS 10 | $38 | $23 – $32 |
| CGC 10 | $17 | $10 – $14 |
| SGC 10 | $17 | $10 – $14 |
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 | $7–$10 | $0 | $0 | $7–$10 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $11.45 | −$1.52 | −$5.00 | $4.93 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $10.88 | −$1.18 | −$4.00 | $5.70 | 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% | $29 | $-23 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $23 | $-28 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $11 | $-38 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $11 | $-38 |
"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 Fire Energy #141 (Pokemon Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame) currently trades at $11.45 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.