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Lt. Surge's Raichu [1st Edition] #28 (Pokemon Gym Heroes)
Lt. Surge's Raichu [1st Edition] #28 from Pokemon Gym Heroes is worth about $52.49 raw (Near Mint) and $431 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $31–$45 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $52.49 | $31 – $45 |
| Lightly Played | $41.99 | $25 – $36 |
| Moderately Played | $31.49 | $19 – $27 |
| Heavily Played | $21.00 | $13 – $18 |
| Damaged | $13.12 | $8 – $11 |
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 | $431 | $258 – $366 |
| PSA 9.5 | $98 | $59 – $83 |
| PSA 9 | $89 | $53 – $76 |
| PSA 8 | $68 | $41 – $58 |
| PSA 7 | $33 | $20 – $28 |
| BGS 10 | $560 | $336 – $476 |
| CGC 10 | $120 | $72 – $102 |
| SGC 10 | $258 | $155 – $219 |
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 | $31–$45 | $0 | $0 | $31–$45 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $52.49 | −$6.95 | −$5.00 | $40.54 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $49.87 | −$5.43 | −$4.00 | $40.44 | 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% | $431 | $331 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $89 | $29 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $68 | $11 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $52 | $-2 |
"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 Lt. Surge's Raichu [1st Edition] #28
The Lt. Surge's Raichu [1st Edition] #28 from Pokemon Gym Heroes is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $52.49. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $431. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.