Lance's Charizard #97 (Pokemon Japanese VS)
Lance's Charizard #97 from Pokemon Japanese VS is worth about $425.00 raw (Near Mint) and $3,779 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $255–$361 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $425.00 | $255 – $361 |
| Lightly Played | $340.00 | $204 – $289 |
| Moderately Played | $255.00 | $153 – $217 |
| Heavily Played | $170.00 | $102 – $144 |
| Damaged | $106.25 | $64 – $90 |
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 | $3,779 | $2,268 – $3,212 |
| PSA 9.5 | $2,082 | $1,249 – $1,770 |
| PSA 9 | $1,361 | $817 – $1,157 |
| PSA 8 | $820 | $492 – $697 |
| PSA 7 | $550 | $330 – $468 |
| BGS 10 | $4,913 | $2,948 – $4,176 |
| CGC 10 | $293 | $176 – $249 |
| SGC 10 | $2,268 | $1,361 – $1,928 |
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 | $255–$361 | $0 | $0 | $255–$361 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $425.00 | −$56.31 | −$0.00 | $368.69 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $403.75 | −$43.97 | −$0.00 | $359.78 | 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% | $3,779 | $3,235 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $1,361 | $1,138 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $820 | $669 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $425 | $326 |
"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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About Lance's Charizard #97
The Lance's Charizard #97 from Pokemon Japanese VS is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $425.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $3,779. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.