Lightning Energy [Holo] from Pokemon Japanese 2002 McDonald's is worth about $23.06 raw (Near Mint) and $971 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $14–$20 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $23.06 | $14 – $20 |
| Lightly Played | $18.45 | $11 – $16 |
| Moderately Played | $13.84 | $8 – $12 |
| Heavily Played | $9.22 | $6 – $8 |
| Damaged | $5.76 | $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.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $971 | $583 – $825 |
| PSA 9.5 | $890 | $534 – $756 |
| PSA 9 | $809 | $485 – $688 |
| PSA 8 | $735 | $441 – $625 |
| PSA 7 | $19 | $11 – $16 |
| BGS 10 | $1,262 | $757 – $1,073 |
| CGC 10 | $135 | $81 – $115 |
| SGC 10 | $583 | $350 – $496 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $14–$20 | $0 | $0 | $14–$20 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $23.06 | −$3.06 | −$5.00 | $15.00 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $21.91 | −$2.39 | −$4.00 | $15.52 | 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.
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% | $971 | $799 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $809 | $659 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $735 | $595 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $23 | $-28 |
"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 [Holo] (Pokemon Japanese 2002 McDonald's) currently trades at $23.06 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.