Houndour #228 (Pokemon Japanese Crossing the Ruins)
Houndour #228 from Pokemon Japanese Crossing the Ruins is worth about $31.61 raw (Near Mint) and $621 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $19–$27 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $31.61 | $19 – $27 |
| Lightly Played | $25.29 | $15 – $21 |
| Moderately Played | $18.97 | $11 – $16 |
| Heavily Played | $12.64 | $8 – $11 |
| Damaged | $7.90 | $5 – $7 |
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 | $621 | $373 – $528 |
| PSA 9.5 | $144 | $86 – $122 |
| PSA 9 | $131 | $78 – $111 |
| PSA 8 | $70 | $42 – $60 |
| PSA 7 | $44 | $27 – $38 |
| BGS 10 | $808 | $485 – $687 |
| CGC 10 | $204 | $122 – $173 |
| SGC 10 | $373 | $224 – $317 |
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 | $19–$27 | $0 | $0 | $19–$27 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $31.61 | −$4.19 | −$5.00 | $22.42 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $30.03 | −$3.27 | −$4.00 | $22.76 | 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% | $621 | $496 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $131 | $70 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $70 | $13 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $32 | $-21 |
"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 Houndour #228 (Pokemon Japanese Crossing the Ruins) currently trades at $31.61 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.