Kairyu [Embossed] from Pokemon Japanese Meiji Promo is worth about $72.87 raw (Near Mint) and $2,862 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $44–$62 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $72.87 | $44 – $62 |
| Lightly Played | $58.30 | $35 – $50 |
| Moderately Played | $43.72 | $26 – $37 |
| Heavily Played | $29.15 | $17 – $25 |
| Damaged | $18.22 | $11 – $15 |
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 | $2,862 | $1,717 – $2,433 |
| PSA 9.5 | $160 | $96 – $136 |
| PSA 9 | $145 | $87 – $123 |
| PSA 8 | $102 | $61 – $86 |
| PSA 7 | $60 | $36 – $51 |
| BGS 10 | $3,721 | $2,233 – $3,163 |
| CGC 10 | $450 | $270 – $382 |
| SGC 10 | $1,717 | $1,030 – $1,459 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $44–$62 | $0 | $0 | $44–$62 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $72.87 | −$9.66 | −$5.00 | $58.21 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $69.23 | −$7.54 | −$4.00 | $57.69 | 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% | $2,862 | $2,440 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $145 | $83 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $102 | $45 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $73 | $15 |
"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 Kairyu [Embossed] from Pokemon Japanese Meiji Promo is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $72.87. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,862. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.