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Kingdra [1st Edition] #53 (Pokemon Japanese Tidal Storm)
Kingdra [1st Edition] #53 from Pokemon Japanese Tidal Storm is worth about $12.50 raw (Near Mint) and $128 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 | $12.50 | $8 – $11 |
| Lightly Played | $10.00 | $6 – $8 |
| Moderately Played | $7.50 | $4 – $6 |
| Heavily Played | $5.00 | $3 – $4 |
| Damaged | $3.12 | $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 | $128 | $77 – $109 |
| PSA 9.5 | $44 | $26 – $37 |
| PSA 9 | $40 | $24 – $34 |
| BGS 10 | $167 | $100 – $142 |
| CGC 10 | $60 | $36 – $51 |
| SGC 10 | $77 | $46 – $65 |
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 | $12.50 | −$1.66 | −$5.00 | $5.84 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $11.88 | −$1.29 | −$4.00 | $6.59 | 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% | $128 | $68 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $40 | $-13 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $12 | $-37 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $12 | $-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 Kingdra [1st Edition] #53 (Pokemon Japanese Tidal Storm) currently trades at $12.50 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.