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Flareon [1st Edition] #18 (Pokemon Japanese Holon Research)
Flareon [1st Edition] #18 from Pokemon Japanese Holon Research is worth about $60.50 raw (Near Mint) and $600 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $36–$51 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $60.50 | $36 – $51 |
| Lightly Played | $48.40 | $29 – $41 |
| Moderately Played | $36.30 | $22 – $31 |
| Heavily Played | $24.20 | $15 – $21 |
| Damaged | $15.12 | $9 – $13 |
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 | $600 | $360 – $510 |
| PSA 9.5 | $239 | $143 – $203 |
| PSA 9 | $217 | $130 – $185 |
| PSA 8 | $110 | $66 – $94 |
| BGS 10 | $780 | $468 – $663 |
| CGC 10 | $360 | $216 – $306 |
| SGC 10 | $360 | $216 – $306 |
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 | $36–$51 | $0 | $0 | $36–$51 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $60.50 | −$8.02 | −$5.00 | $47.48 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $57.47 | −$6.26 | −$4.00 | $47.21 | 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% | $600 | $478 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $217 | $146 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $110 | $52 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $60 | $4 |
"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 Flareon [1st Edition] #18
The Flareon [1st Edition] #18 from Pokemon Japanese Holon Research is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $60.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $600. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.