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Fossil Researcher [1st Edition] #101 (Pokemon Japanese Rising Fist)

Name: Fossil Researcher [1st Edition] #101 (Pokemon Japanese Rising Fist)
Brand: Pokemon
Availability: InStock

Pokemon Japanese Rising Fist

Market Value

Raw

$48.17

PSA 10

$120

PSA 9

$46

BGS 10

$156

Prices update weekly from recent eBay and marketplace sales. Your final cash offer depends on condition at inspection.

Fossil Researcher [1st Edition] #101 from Pokemon Japanese Rising Fist is worth about $48.17 raw (Near Mint) and $120 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $29–$41 raw.

Raw Trade-In Value by Condition

Condition	Market	Cash Offer Range
Near Mint	$48.17	$29 – $41
Lightly Played	$38.54	$23 – $33
Moderately Played	$28.90	$17 – $25
Heavily Played	$19.27	$12 – $16
Damaged	$12.04	$7 – $10

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	$120	$72 – $102
PSA 9.5	$51	$31 – $43
PSA 9	$46	$28 – $39
BGS 10	$156	$94 – $133
CGC 10	$72	$43 – $61
SGC 10	$72	$43 – $61

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	$29–$41	$0	$0	$29–$41	Same day
Sell on eBay	$48.17	−$6.38	−$5.00	$36.79	2–4 wks
Sell on TCGplayer	$45.76	−$4.98	−$4.00	$36.78	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%	$120	$61
PSA 9	30%	$46	$-8
PSA 8	15%	$48	$-6
Below 8	10%	$48	$-6

Sell Raw to a Local Buyer

~$35

Avg. Net After Grading + Selling

$23.55

Selling raw is probably the better move

"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%).

Sell This Card Locally

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The Fossil Researcher [1st Edition] #101 (Pokemon Japanese Rising Fist) currently trades at $48.17 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.