Gyarados EX #18 (Pokemon Japanese Rage of the Broken Heavens)
Gyarados EX #18 from Pokemon Japanese Rage of the Broken Heavens is worth about $33.99 raw (Near Mint) and $200 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $20–$29 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $33.99 | $20 – $29 |
| Lightly Played | $27.19 | $16 – $23 |
| Moderately Played | $20.39 | $12 – $17 |
| Heavily Played | $13.60 | $8 – $12 |
| Damaged | $8.50 | $5 – $7 |
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 | $200 | $120 – $170 |
| PSA 9.5 | $95 | $57 – $81 |
| PSA 9 | $86 | $52 – $73 |
| PSA 8 | $78 | $47 – $66 |
| PSA 7 | $40 | $24 – $34 |
| BGS 10 | $260 | $156 – $221 |
| CGC 10 | $55 | $33 – $47 |
| SGC 10 | $120 | $72 – $102 |
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 | $20–$29 | $0 | $0 | $20–$29 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $33.99 | −$4.50 | −$5.00 | $24.49 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $32.29 | −$3.52 | −$4.00 | $24.77 | 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% | $200 | $130 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $86 | $27 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $78 | $20 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $34 | $-19 |
"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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The Gyarados EX #18 (Pokemon Japanese Rage of the Broken Heavens) currently trades at $33.99 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.