Illustrator Pikachu from Pokemon Japanese Promo is worth about $585,600.00 raw (Near Mint) and $16,492,000 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $351,360–$497,760 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $585,600.00 | $351,360 – $497,760 |
| Lightly Played | $468,480.00 | $281,088 – $398,208 |
| Moderately Played | $351,360.00 | $210,816 – $298,656 |
| Heavily Played | $234,240.00 | $140,544 – $199,104 |
| Damaged | $146,400.00 | $87,840 – $124,440 |
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.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $16,492,000 | $9,895,200 – $14,018,200 |
| PSA 9.5 | $595,413 | $357,248 – $506,101 |
| PSA 9 | $541,284 | $324,771 – $460,092 |
| PSA 8 | $500,000 | $300,000 – $425,000 |
| PSA 7 | $198,256 | $118,954 – $168,518 |
| BGS 10 | $21,439,600 | $12,863,760 – $18,223,660 |
| CGC 10 | $861,446 | $516,867 – $732,229 |
| SGC 10 | $9,895,200 | $5,937,120 – $8,410,920 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $351,360–$497,760 | $0 | $0 | $351,360–$497,760 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $585,600.00 | −$77,592.00 | −$0.00 | $508,008.00 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $556,320.00 | −$60,583.25 | −$0.00 | $495,736.75 | 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.
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% | $16,492,000 | $14,306,767 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $541,284 | $469,521 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $500,000 | $433,707 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $585,600 | $507,965 |
"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 Illustrator Pikachu from Pokemon Japanese Promo is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $585,600.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $16,492,000. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.