Lucario & Melmetal GX #224 (Pokemon Japanese Tag All Stars)
Lucario & Melmetal GX #224 from Pokemon Japanese Tag All Stars is worth about $86.53 raw (Near Mint) and $208 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $52–$74 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $86.53 | $52 – $74 |
| Lightly Played | $69.22 | $42 – $59 |
| Moderately Played | $51.92 | $31 – $44 |
| Heavily Played | $34.61 | $21 – $29 |
| Damaged | $21.63 | $13 – $18 |
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 | $208 | $125 – $177 |
| PSA 9.5 | $130 | $78 – $110 |
| PSA 9 | $68 | $41 – $58 |
| BGS 10 | $271 | $163 – $230 |
| CGC 10 | $45 | $27 – $38 |
| SGC 10 | $45 | $27 – $38 |
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 | $52–$74 | $0 | $0 | $52–$74 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $86.53 | −$11.47 | −$5.00 | $70.06 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $82.20 | −$8.95 | −$4.00 | $69.25 | 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% | $208 | $138 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $68 | $11 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $87 | $27 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $87 | $27 |
"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 Lucario & Melmetal GX #224
The Lucario & Melmetal GX #224 from Pokemon Japanese Tag All Stars is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $86.53. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $208. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.