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Lugia EX [1st Edition] #68 (Pokemon Japanese Bandit Ring)
Lugia EX [1st Edition] #68 from Pokemon Japanese Bandit Ring is worth about $24.28 raw (Near Mint) and $170 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $15–$21 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $24.28 | $15 – $21 |
| Lightly Played | $19.42 | $12 – $17 |
| Moderately Played | $14.57 | $9 – $12 |
| Heavily Played | $9.71 | $6 – $8 |
| Damaged | $6.07 | $4 – $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 | $170 | $102 – $144 |
| PSA 9.5 | $59 | $35 – $50 |
| PSA 9 | $54 | $32 – $46 |
| PSA 8 | $49 | $30 – $42 |
| BGS 10 | $221 | $133 – $188 |
| CGC 10 | $102 | $61 – $87 |
| SGC 10 | $102 | $61 – $87 |
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 | $15–$21 | $0 | $0 | $15–$21 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $24.28 | −$3.22 | −$5.00 | $16.06 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $23.07 | −$2.51 | −$4.00 | $16.56 | 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% | $170 | $104 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $54 | $-1 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $49 | $-5 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $24 | $-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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The Lugia EX [1st Edition] #68 (Pokemon Japanese Bandit Ring) currently trades at $24.28 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.