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Kakuna [1st Edition] #3 (Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains)
Kakuna [1st Edition] #3 from Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains is worth about $12.74 raw (Near Mint) and $124 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $8–$11 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $12.74 | $8 – $11 |
| Lightly Played | $10.19 | $6 – $9 |
| Moderately Played | $7.64 | $5 – $6 |
| Heavily Played | $5.10 | $3 – $4 |
| Damaged | $3.19 | $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 | $124 | $74 – $105 |
| PSA 9.5 | $32 | $19 – $27 |
| PSA 9 | $29 | $17 – $24 |
| PSA 8 | $8 | $5 – $7 |
| PSA 7 | $6 | $4 – $5 |
| BGS 10 | $161 | $97 – $137 |
| CGC 10 | $74 | $44 – $63 |
| SGC 10 | $74 | $44 – $63 |
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 | $8–$11 | $0 | $0 | $8–$11 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $12.74 | −$1.69 | −$5.00 | $6.05 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $12.10 | −$1.32 | −$4.00 | $6.78 | 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% | $124 | $64 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $29 | $-23 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $8 | $-41 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $13 | $-37 |
"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 Kakuna [1st Edition] #3 (Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains) currently trades at $12.74 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.