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Kabutops [1st Edition] #54 (Pokemon Japanese Mirage Forest)
Kabutops [1st Edition] #54 from Pokemon Japanese Mirage Forest is worth about $15.50 raw (Near Mint) and $121 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $9–$13 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $15.50 | $9 – $13 |
| Lightly Played | $12.40 | $7 – $11 |
| Moderately Played | $9.30 | $6 – $8 |
| Heavily Played | $6.20 | $4 – $5 |
| Damaged | $3.88 | $2 – $3 |
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 | $121 | $73 – $103 |
| PSA 9.5 | $50 | $30 – $42 |
| PSA 9 | $43 | $26 – $36 |
| BGS 10 | $157 | $94 – $133 |
| CGC 10 | $73 | $44 – $62 |
| SGC 10 | $73 | $44 – $62 |
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 | $9–$13 | $0 | $0 | $9–$13 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $15.50 | −$2.05 | −$5.00 | $8.45 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $14.72 | −$1.60 | −$4.00 | $9.12 | 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% | $121 | $62 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $43 | $-11 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $16 | $-35 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $16 | $-35 |
"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 Kabutops [1st Edition] #54 (Pokemon Japanese Mirage Forest) currently trades at $15.50 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.