Lt Surge's Bargain #185 (Pokemon Mega Evolution)
Lt Surge's Bargain #185 from Pokemon Mega Evolution is worth about $17.97 raw (Near Mint) and $85 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $11–$15 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $17.97 | $11 – $15 |
| Lightly Played | $14.38 | $9 – $12 |
| Moderately Played | $10.78 | $6 – $9 |
| Heavily Played | $7.19 | $4 – $6 |
| Damaged | $4.49 | $3 – $4 |
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 | $85 | $51 – $72 |
| PSA 9.5 | $43 | $26 – $36 |
| PSA 9 | $24 | $14 – $21 |
| PSA 8 | $19 | $11 – $16 |
| BGS 10 | $169 | $101 – $144 |
| CGC 10 | $35 | $21 – $30 |
| SGC 10 | $51 | $31 – $43 |
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 | $11–$15 | $0 | $0 | $11–$15 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $17.97 | −$2.38 | −$5.00 | $10.59 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $17.07 | −$1.86 | −$4.00 | $11.21 | 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% | $85 | $26 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $24 | $-27 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $19 | $-32 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $18 | $-32 |
"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 Lt Surge's Bargain #185 (Pokemon Mega Evolution) currently trades at $17.97 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.