Gouging Fire ex #204 (Pokemon Temporal Forces)
Gouging Fire ex #204 from Pokemon Temporal Forces is worth about $55.41 raw (Near Mint) and $172 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $33–$47 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $55.41 | $33 – $47 |
| Lightly Played | $44.33 | $27 – $38 |
| Moderately Played | $33.25 | $20 – $28 |
| Heavily Played | $22.16 | $13 – $19 |
| Damaged | $13.85 | $8 – $12 |
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 | $172 | $104 – $147 |
| PSA 9.5 | $51 | $30 – $43 |
| PSA 9 | $50 | $30 – $42 |
| PSA 8 | $37 | $22 – $31 |
| BGS 10 | $224 | $134 – $190 |
| CGC 10 | $84 | $50 – $71 |
| SGC 10 | $78 | $47 – $66 |
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 | $33–$47 | $0 | $0 | $33–$47 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $55.41 | −$7.34 | −$5.00 | $43.07 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $52.64 | −$5.73 | −$4.00 | $42.91 | 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. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $172 | $107 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $50 | $-5 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $37 | $-16 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $55 | $0 |
"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 Gouging Fire ex #204
The Gouging Fire ex #204 from Pokemon Temporal Forces is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $55.41. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $172. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.