Ho-Oh (Pokemon Japanese Shining Darkness)
Ho-Oh from Pokemon Japanese Shining Darkness is worth about $17.97 raw (Near Mint) and $941 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $11–$15 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $17.97 | $11 – $15 |
| Lightly Played | $14.38 | $9 – $12 |
| Moderately Played | $10.78 | $6 – $9 |
| Heavily Played | $7.19 | $4 – $6 |
| Damaged | $4.49 | $3 – $4 |
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 | $941 | $565 – $800 |
| PSA 9.5 | $192 | $115 – $163 |
| PSA 9 | $175 | $105 – $149 |
| PSA 8 | $55 | $33 – $47 |
| PSA 7 | $32 | $19 – $27 |
| BGS 10 | $1,224 | $734 – $1,040 |
| CGC 10 | $50 | $30 – $42 |
| SGC 10 | $565 | $339 – $480 |
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 | $11–$15 | $0 | $0 | $11–$15 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $17.97 | −$2.38 | −$5.00 | $10.59 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $17.07 | −$1.86 | −$4.00 | $11.21 | 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% | $941 | $773 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $175 | $109 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $55 | $0 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $18 | $-32 |
"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 Ho-Oh (Pokemon Japanese Shining Darkness) currently trades at $17.97 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.