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Lugia [1st Edition] (Pokemon Japanese Shining Darkness)
Lugia [1st Edition] from Pokemon Japanese Shining Darkness is worth about $42.10 raw (Near Mint) and $2,012 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $25–$36 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $42.10 | $25 – $36 |
| Lightly Played | $33.68 | $20 – $29 |
| Moderately Played | $25.26 | $15 – $21 |
| Heavily Played | $16.84 | $10 – $14 |
| Damaged | $10.53 | $6 – $9 |
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 | $2,012 | $1,207 – $1,710 |
| PSA 9.5 | $323 | $194 – $275 |
| PSA 9 | $293 | $176 – $249 |
| PSA 8 | $64 | $38 – $54 |
| PSA 7 | $34 | $20 – $29 |
| BGS 10 | $2,615 | $1,569 – $2,223 |
| CGC 10 | $1,207 | $724 – $1,026 |
| SGC 10 | $1,207 | $724 – $1,026 |
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 | $25–$36 | $0 | $0 | $25–$36 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $42.10 | −$5.58 | −$5.00 | $31.52 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $39.99 | −$4.35 | −$4.00 | $31.64 | 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% | $2,012 | $1,702 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $293 | $211 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $64 | $7 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $42 | $-11 |
"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 Lugia [1st Edition] (Pokemon Japanese Shining Darkness) currently trades at $42.10 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.