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Ho-Oh EX [1st Edition] #51 (Pokemon Japanese Dragon Blade)
Ho-Oh EX [1st Edition] #51 from Pokemon Japanese Dragon Blade is worth about $53.72 raw (Near Mint) and $1,467 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $32–$46 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $53.72 | $32 – $46 |
| Lightly Played | $42.98 | $26 – $37 |
| Moderately Played | $32.23 | $19 – $27 |
| Heavily Played | $21.49 | $13 – $18 |
| Damaged | $13.43 | $8 – $11 |
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 | $1,467 | $880 – $1,247 |
| PSA 9.5 | $400 | $240 – $340 |
| PSA 9 | $363 | $218 – $309 |
| PSA 8 | $155 | $93 – $132 |
| PSA 7 | $125 | $75 – $106 |
| BGS 10 | $1,907 | $1,144 – $1,621 |
| CGC 10 | $880 | $528 – $748 |
| SGC 10 | $880 | $528 – $748 |
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 | $32–$46 | $0 | $0 | $32–$46 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $53.72 | −$7.12 | −$5.00 | $41.60 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $51.03 | −$5.56 | −$4.00 | $41.47 | 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% | $1,467 | $1,230 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $363 | $272 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $155 | $92 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $54 | $-1 |
"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 Ho-Oh EX [1st Edition] #51
The Ho-Oh EX [1st Edition] #51 from Pokemon Japanese Dragon Blade is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $53.72. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,467. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.