Gyarados EX #81 (Pokemon Japanese Rage of the Broken Heavens)
Gyarados EX #81 from Pokemon Japanese Rage of the Broken Heavens is worth about $62.50 raw (Near Mint) and $450 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $38–$53 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $62.50 | $38 – $53 |
| Lightly Played | $50.00 | $30 – $42 |
| Moderately Played | $37.50 | $22 – $32 |
| Heavily Played | $25.00 | $15 – $21 |
| Damaged | $15.62 | $9 – $13 |
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 | $450 | $270 – $382 |
| PSA 9.5 | $380 | $228 – $323 |
| PSA 9 | $346 | $207 – $294 |
| BGS 10 | $585 | $351 – $497 |
| CGC 10 | $270 | $162 – $230 |
| SGC 10 | $270 | $162 – $230 |
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 | $38–$53 | $0 | $0 | $38–$53 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $62.50 | −$8.28 | −$5.00 | $49.22 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $59.38 | −$6.47 | −$4.00 | $48.91 | 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. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $450 | $347 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $346 | $257 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $62 | $6 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $62 | $6 |
"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 EX #81
The Gyarados EX #81 from Pokemon Japanese Rage of the Broken Heavens is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $62.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $450. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.