Lance's Gyarados #98 (Pokemon Japanese VS)
Lance's Gyarados #98 from Pokemon Japanese VS is worth about $246.16 raw (Near Mint) and $1,688 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $148–$209 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $246.16 | $148 – $209 |
| Lightly Played | $196.93 | $118 – $167 |
| Moderately Played | $147.70 | $89 – $126 |
| Heavily Played | $98.46 | $59 – $84 |
| Damaged | $61.54 | $37 – $52 |
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 | $1,688 | $1,012 – $1,434 |
| PSA 9.5 | $692 | $415 – $588 |
| PSA 9 | $629 | $378 – $535 |
| PSA 8 | $375 | $225 – $319 |
| PSA 7 | $248 | $148 – $210 |
| BGS 10 | $2,194 | $1,316 – $1,865 |
| CGC 10 | $102 | $62 – $87 |
| SGC 10 | $1,013 | $608 – $861 |
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 | $148–$209 | $0 | $0 | $148–$209 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $246.16 | −$32.62 | −$0.00 | $213.54 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $233.85 | −$25.47 | −$0.00 | $208.38 | 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% | $1,688 | $1,421 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $629 | $503 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $375 | $282 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $246 | $171 |
"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 Gyarados #98
The Lance's Gyarados #98 from Pokemon Japanese VS is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $246.16. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,688. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.