Lt. Surge's Raichu #26 (Pokemon Japanese Challenge from the Darkness)
Lt. Surge's Raichu #26 from Pokemon Japanese Challenge from the Darkness is worth about $22.50 raw (Near Mint) and $798 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $14–$19 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $22.50 | $14 – $19 |
| Lightly Played | $18.00 | $11 – $15 |
| Moderately Played | $13.50 | $8 – $11 |
| Heavily Played | $9.00 | $5 – $8 |
| Damaged | $5.62 | $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 | $798 | $479 – $678 |
| PSA 9.5 | $111 | $67 – $94 |
| PSA 9 | $101 | $61 – $86 |
| PSA 8 | $67 | $40 – $57 |
| PSA 7 | $32 | $20 – $28 |
| BGS 10 | $707 | $424 – $601 |
| CGC 10 | $229 | $137 – $195 |
| SGC 10 | $479 | $287 – $407 |
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 | $14–$19 | $0 | $0 | $14–$19 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $22.50 | −$2.98 | −$5.00 | $14.52 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $21.38 | −$2.33 | −$4.00 | $15.05 | 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% | $798 | $649 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $101 | $45 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $67 | $10 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $22 | $-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 Lt. Surge's Raichu #26 (Pokemon Japanese Challenge from the Darkness) currently trades at $22.50 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.