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Garchomp [1st Edition] #57 (Pokemon Japanese Thunder Knuckle)
Garchomp [1st Edition] #57 from Pokemon Japanese Thunder Knuckle is worth about $163.99 raw (Near Mint) and $2,000 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $98–$139 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $163.99 | $98 – $139 |
| Lightly Played | $131.19 | $79 – $112 |
| Moderately Played | $98.39 | $59 – $84 |
| Heavily Played | $65.60 | $39 – $56 |
| Damaged | $41.00 | $25 – $35 |
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 | $2,000 | $1,200 – $1,700 |
| PSA 9.5 | $1,100 | $660 – $935 |
| PSA 9 | $1,000 | $600 – $850 |
| PSA 7 | $450 | $270 – $382 |
| BGS 10 | $2,600 | $1,560 – $2,210 |
| CGC 10 | $1,200 | $720 – $1,020 |
| SGC 10 | $1,200 | $720 – $1,020 |
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 | $98–$139 | $0 | $0 | $98–$139 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $163.99 | −$21.73 | −$0.00 | $142.26 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $155.79 | −$16.97 | −$0.00 | $138.82 | 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% | $2,000 | $1,692 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $1,000 | $824 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $164 | $99 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $164 | $99 |
"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 Garchomp [1st Edition] #57
The Garchomp [1st Edition] #57 from Pokemon Japanese Thunder Knuckle is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $163.99. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,000. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.