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Gyarados [1st Edition] #21 (Pokemon Japanese Bandit Ring)
Gyarados [1st Edition] #21 from Pokemon Japanese Bandit Ring is worth about $98.71 raw (Near Mint) and $680 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $59–$84 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $98.71 | $59 – $84 |
| Lightly Played | $78.97 | $47 – $67 |
| Moderately Played | $59.23 | $36 – $50 |
| Heavily Played | $39.48 | $24 – $34 |
| Damaged | $24.68 | $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 | $680 | $408 – $578 |
| PSA 9.5 | $220 | $132 – $187 |
| PSA 9 | $200 | $120 – $170 |
| PSA 8 | $173 | $104 – $147 |
| PSA 7 | $104 | $62 – $88 |
| BGS 10 | $884 | $530 – $751 |
| CGC 10 | $253 | $152 – $215 |
| SGC 10 | $408 | $245 – $347 |
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 | $59–$84 | $0 | $0 | $59–$84 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $98.71 | −$13.08 | −$5.00 | $80.63 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $93.77 | −$10.21 | −$4.00 | $79.56 | 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% | $680 | $547 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $200 | $130 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $173 | $107 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $99 | $38 |
"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 Gyarados [1st Edition] #21
The Gyarados [1st Edition] #21 from Pokemon Japanese Bandit Ring is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $98.71. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $680. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.