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Latias EX [1st Edition] #53 (Pokemon Japanese Thunder Knuckle)
Latias EX [1st Edition] #53 from Pokemon Japanese Thunder Knuckle is worth about $83.51 raw (Near Mint) and $1,669 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $50–$71 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $83.51 | $50 – $71 |
| Lightly Played | $66.81 | $40 – $57 |
| Moderately Played | $50.11 | $30 – $43 |
| Heavily Played | $33.40 | $20 – $28 |
| Damaged | $20.88 | $13 – $18 |
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 | $1,669 | $1,001 – $1,418 |
| PSA 9.5 | $643 | $386 – $547 |
| PSA 9 | $585 | $351 – $497 |
| PSA 8 | $230 | $138 – $196 |
| PSA 7 | $179 | $108 – $152 |
| BGS 10 | $2,169 | $1,301 – $1,844 |
| CGC 10 | $1,001 | $601 – $851 |
| SGC 10 | $1,001 | $601 – $851 |
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 | $50–$71 | $0 | $0 | $50–$71 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $83.51 | −$11.07 | −$5.00 | $67.44 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $79.33 | −$8.64 | −$4.00 | $66.69 | 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% | $1,669 | $1,405 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $585 | $464 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $230 | $157 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $84 | $24 |
"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 Latias EX [1st Edition] #53
The Latias EX [1st Edition] #53 from Pokemon Japanese Thunder Knuckle is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $83.51. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,669. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.