Giratina EX #53 (Pokemon Japanese Dragon Blast)
Giratina EX #53 from Pokemon Japanese Dragon Blast is worth about $100.49 raw (Near Mint) and $813 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $60–$85 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $100.49 | $60 – $85 |
| Lightly Played | $80.39 | $48 – $68 |
| Moderately Played | $60.29 | $36 – $51 |
| Heavily Played | $40.20 | $24 – $34 |
| Damaged | $25.12 | $15 – $21 |
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 | $813 | $488 – $691 |
| PSA 9.5 | $426 | $256 – $362 |
| PSA 9 | $387 | $232 – $329 |
| PSA 8 | $352 | $211 – $299 |
| PSA 7 | $331 | $199 – $281 |
| BGS 10 | $1,057 | $634 – $898 |
| CGC 10 | $704 | $423 – $599 |
| SGC 10 | $488 | $293 – $415 |
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 | $60–$85 | $0 | $0 | $60–$85 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $100.49 | −$13.31 | −$0.00 | $87.18 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $95.47 | −$10.40 | −$0.00 | $85.07 | 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% | $813 | $663 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $387 | $293 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $352 | $263 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $100 | $44 |
"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 #53
The Giratina EX #53 from Pokemon Japanese Dragon Blast is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $100.49. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $813. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.