Ho-Oh EX #51 (Pokemon Japanese Dragon Blade)
Ho-Oh EX #51 from Pokemon Japanese Dragon Blade is worth about $75.10 raw (Near Mint) and $1,686 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $45–$64 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $75.10 | $45 – $64 |
| Lightly Played | $60.08 | $36 – $51 |
| Moderately Played | $45.06 | $27 – $38 |
| Heavily Played | $30.04 | $18 – $26 |
| Damaged | $18.77 | $11 – $16 |
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 | $1,686 | $1,012 – $1,433 |
| PSA 9.5 | $378 | $227 – $321 |
| PSA 9 | $344 | $206 – $292 |
| PSA 8 | $195 | $117 – $166 |
| PSA 7 | $44 | $26 – $37 |
| BGS 10 | $2,192 | $1,315 – $1,863 |
| CGC 10 | $190 | $114 – $162 |
| SGC 10 | $1,012 | $607 – $860 |
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 | $45–$64 | $0 | $0 | $45–$64 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $75.10 | −$9.95 | −$5.00 | $60.15 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $71.34 | −$7.77 | −$4.00 | $59.57 | 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% | $1,686 | $1,420 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $344 | $255 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $195 | $126 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $75 | $17 |
"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 #51
The Ho-Oh EX #51 from Pokemon Japanese Dragon Blade is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $75.10. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,686. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.