Heracross #48 (Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back)
Heracross #48 from Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back is worth about $36.90 raw (Near Mint) and $1,050 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $22–$31 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $36.90 | $22 – $31 |
| Lightly Played | $29.52 | $18 – $25 |
| Moderately Played | $22.14 | $13 – $19 |
| Heavily Played | $14.76 | $9 – $13 |
| Damaged | $9.22 | $6 – $8 |
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 | $1,050 | $630 – $893 |
| PSA 9.5 | $368 | $221 – $313 |
| PSA 9 | $335 | $201 – $285 |
| PSA 8 | $10 | $6 – $8 |
| BGS 10 | $1,366 | $820 – $1,161 |
| CGC 10 | $630 | $378 – $536 |
| SGC 10 | $630 | $378 – $536 |
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 | $22–$31 | $0 | $0 | $22–$31 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $36.90 | −$4.89 | −$5.00 | $27.01 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $35.05 | −$3.82 | −$4.00 | $27.23 | 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% | $1,050 | $868 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $335 | $247 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $10 | $-40 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $37 | $-16 |
"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 Heracross #48 (Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back) currently trades at $36.90 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.