Karen #142 (Pokemon Japanese Best of XY)
Karen #142 from Pokemon Japanese Best of XY is worth about $28.29 raw (Near Mint) and $150 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $17–$24 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $28.29 | $17 – $24 |
| Lightly Played | $22.63 | $14 – $19 |
| Moderately Played | $16.97 | $10 – $14 |
| Heavily Played | $11.32 | $7 – $10 |
| Damaged | $7.07 | $4 – $6 |
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 | $150 | $90 – $127 |
| PSA 9.5 | $77 | $46 – $65 |
| PSA 9 | $70 | $42 – $60 |
| PSA 8 | $35 | $21 – $30 |
| BGS 10 | $195 | $117 – $166 |
| CGC 10 | $90 | $54 – $76 |
| SGC 10 | $90 | $54 – $76 |
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 | $17–$24 | $0 | $0 | $17–$24 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $28.29 | −$3.75 | −$5.00 | $19.54 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $26.88 | −$2.93 | −$4.00 | $19.95 | 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% | $150 | $87 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $70 | $13 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $35 | $-18 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $28 | $-23 |
"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 Karen #142 (Pokemon Japanese Best of XY) currently trades at $28.29 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.