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Gardevoir ex [1st Edition] #28 (Pokemon Japanese Miracle of the Desert)
Gardevoir ex [1st Edition] #28 from Pokemon Japanese Miracle of the Desert is worth about $44.02 raw (Near Mint) and $1,216 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $26–$37 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $44.02 | $26 – $37 |
| Lightly Played | $35.22 | $21 – $30 |
| Moderately Played | $26.41 | $16 – $22 |
| Heavily Played | $17.61 | $11 – $15 |
| Damaged | $11.01 | $7 – $9 |
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 | $1,216 | $729 – $1,033 |
| PSA 9.5 | $136 | $82 – $116 |
| PSA 9 | $124 | $74 – $105 |
| PSA 8 | $85 | $51 – $72 |
| PSA 7 | $57 | $34 – $48 |
| BGS 10 | $1,580 | $948 – $1,343 |
| CGC 10 | $468 | $281 – $398 |
| SGC 10 | $729 | $437 – $620 |
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 | $26–$37 | $0 | $0 | $26–$37 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $44.02 | −$5.83 | −$5.00 | $33.19 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $41.82 | −$4.55 | −$4.00 | $33.27 | 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% | $1,216 | $1,012 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $124 | $64 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $85 | $26 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $44 | $-10 |
"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 Gardevoir ex [1st Edition] #28 (Pokemon Japanese Miracle of the Desert) currently trades at $44.02 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.