Flareon #188 (Pokemon Japanese VMAX Climax)
Flareon #188 from Pokemon Japanese VMAX Climax is worth about $16.63 raw (Near Mint) and $72 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $10–$14 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $16.63 | $10 – $14 |
| Lightly Played | $13.30 | $8 – $11 |
| Moderately Played | $9.98 | $6 – $8 |
| Heavily Played | $6.65 | $4 – $6 |
| Damaged | $4.16 | $2 – $4 |
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 | $72 | $43 – $61 |
| PSA 9.5 | $23 | $14 – $19 |
| PSA 9 | $20 | $12 – $17 |
| PSA 8 | $19 | $11 – $16 |
| PSA 7 | $18 | $11 – $15 |
| BGS 10 | $80 | $48 – $68 |
| CGC 10 | $38 | $23 – $32 |
| SGC 10 | $43 | $26 – $37 |
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 | $10–$14 | $0 | $0 | $10–$14 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $16.63 | −$2.20 | −$5.00 | $9.43 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $15.80 | −$1.72 | −$4.00 | $10.08 | 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% | $72 | $14 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $20 | $-30 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $19 | $-32 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $17 | $-34 |
"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 Flareon #188 (Pokemon Japanese VMAX Climax) currently trades at $16.63 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.