Latias EX #53 (Pokemon Japanese Thunder Knuckle)
Latias EX #53 from Pokemon Japanese Thunder Knuckle is worth about $85.97 raw (Near Mint) and $1,300 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $52–$73 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $85.97 | $52 – $73 |
| Lightly Played | $68.78 | $41 – $58 |
| Moderately Played | $51.58 | $31 – $44 |
| Heavily Played | $34.39 | $21 – $29 |
| Damaged | $21.49 | $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 | $1,300 | $780 – $1,105 |
| PSA 9.5 | $605 | $363 – $514 |
| PSA 9 | $550 | $330 – $468 |
| PSA 8 | $148 | $89 – $126 |
| PSA 7 | $68 | $41 – $58 |
| BGS 10 | $1,690 | $1,014 – $1,436 |
| CGC 10 | $780 | $468 – $663 |
| SGC 10 | $780 | $468 – $663 |
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 | $52–$73 | $0 | $0 | $52–$73 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $85.97 | −$11.39 | −$5.00 | $69.58 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $81.67 | −$8.89 | −$4.00 | $68.78 | 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% | $1,300 | $1,085 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $550 | $434 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $148 | $85 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $86 | $27 |
"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 #53
The Latias EX #53 from Pokemon Japanese Thunder Knuckle is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $85.97. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,300. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.