Ho-Oh EX #30/PLAY (Pokemon Japanese Player's Club)
Ho-Oh EX #30/PLAY from Pokemon Japanese Player's Club is worth about $378.46 raw (Near Mint) and $1,897 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $227–$322 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $378.46 | $227 – $322 |
| Lightly Played | $302.77 | $182 – $257 |
| Moderately Played | $227.08 | $136 – $193 |
| Heavily Played | $151.38 | $91 – $129 |
| Damaged | $94.61 | $57 – $80 |
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 | $1,897 | $1,138 – $1,613 |
| PSA 9.5 | $1,308 | $785 – $1,112 |
| PSA 9 | $464 | $279 – $395 |
| PSA 8 | $340 | $204 – $289 |
| PSA 7 | $272 | $163 – $231 |
| BGS 10 | $2,466 | $1,480 – $2,096 |
| CGC 10 | $1,138 | $683 – $967 |
| SGC 10 | $1,138 | $683 – $967 |
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 | $227–$322 | $0 | $0 | $227–$322 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $378.46 | −$50.15 | −$0.00 | $328.31 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $359.54 | −$39.15 | −$0.00 | $320.39 | 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% | $1,897 | $1,603 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $464 | $360 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $340 | $252 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $378 | $285 |
"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 #30/PLAY
The Ho-Oh EX #30/PLAY from Pokemon Japanese Player's Club is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $378.46. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,897. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.