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Gyarados [1st Edition] #28 (Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains)
Gyarados [1st Edition] #28 from Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains is worth about $299.07 raw (Near Mint) and $4,740 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $179–$254 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $299.07 | $179 – $254 |
| Lightly Played | $239.26 | $144 – $203 |
| Moderately Played | $179.44 | $108 – $153 |
| Heavily Played | $119.63 | $72 – $102 |
| Damaged | $74.77 | $45 – $64 |
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 | $4,740 | $2,844 – $4,029 |
| PSA 9.5 | $1,944 | $1,166 – $1,652 |
| PSA 9 | $1,768 | $1,060 – $1,502 |
| PSA 8 | $875 | $525 – $744 |
| PSA 7 | $630 | $378 – $536 |
| BGS 10 | $6,161 | $3,697 – $5,237 |
| CGC 10 | $525 | $315 – $446 |
| SGC 10 | $2,844 | $1,706 – $2,417 |
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 | $179–$254 | $0 | $0 | $179–$254 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $299.07 | −$39.63 | −$0.00 | $259.44 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $284.12 | −$30.94 | −$0.00 | $253.18 | 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% | $4,740 | $4,069 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $1,768 | $1,490 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $875 | $716 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $299 | $216 |
"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] #28
The Gyarados [1st Edition] #28 from Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $299.07. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $4,740. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.