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Giratina EX [1st Edition] #53 (Pokemon Japanese Dragon Blast)
Giratina EX [1st Edition] #53 from Pokemon Japanese Dragon Blast is worth about $135.00 raw (Near Mint) and $3,927 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $81–$115 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $135.00 | $81 – $115 |
| Lightly Played | $108.00 | $65 – $92 |
| Moderately Played | $81.00 | $49 – $69 |
| Heavily Played | $54.00 | $32 – $46 |
| Damaged | $33.75 | $20 – $29 |
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 | $3,927 | $2,356 – $3,338 |
| PSA 9.5 | $784 | $470 – $666 |
| PSA 9 | $712 | $428 – $606 |
| PSA 8 | $263 | $158 – $224 |
| PSA 7 | $198 | $119 – $169 |
| BGS 10 | $5,105 | $3,063 – $4,339 |
| CGC 10 | $212 | $127 – $180 |
| SGC 10 | $2,356 | $1,414 – $2,003 |
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 | $81–$115 | $0 | $0 | $81–$115 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $135.00 | −$17.89 | −$0.00 | $117.11 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $128.25 | −$13.97 | −$0.00 | $114.28 | 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% | $3,927 | $3,363 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $712 | $575 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $263 | $185 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $135 | $74 |
"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 Giratina EX [1st Edition] #53
The Giratina EX [1st Edition] #53 from Pokemon Japanese Dragon Blast is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $135.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $3,927. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.