Lightning Energy #168 (Pokemon Guardians Rising)
Lightning Energy #168 from Pokemon Guardians Rising is worth about $22.04 raw (Near Mint) and $62 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $13–$19 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $22.04 | $13 – $19 |
| Lightly Played | $17.63 | $11 – $15 |
| Moderately Played | $13.22 | $8 – $11 |
| Heavily Played | $8.82 | $5 – $7 |
| Damaged | $5.51 | $3 – $5 |
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 | $62 | $37 – $53 |
| PSA 9.5 | $34 | $20 – $29 |
| PSA 9 | $31 | $19 – $26 |
| PSA 8 | $22 | $13 – $19 |
| PSA 7 | $7 | $4 – $6 |
| BGS 10 | $81 | $49 – $69 |
| CGC 10 | $37 | $22 – $31 |
| SGC 10 | $37 | $22 – $31 |
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 | $13–$19 | $0 | $0 | $13–$19 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $22.04 | −$2.92 | −$5.00 | $14.12 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $20.94 | −$2.28 | −$4.00 | $14.66 | 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. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $62 | $6 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $31 | $-21 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $22 | $-29 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $22 | $-29 |
"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 Lightning Energy #168 (Pokemon Guardians Rising) currently trades at $22.04 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.