Lugia EX #31/PLAY (Pokemon Japanese Player's Club)
Lugia EX #31/PLAY from Pokemon Japanese Player's Club is worth about $982.06 raw (Near Mint) and $5,725 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $589–$835 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $982.06 | $589 – $835 |
| Lightly Played | $785.65 | $471 – $668 |
| Moderately Played | $589.24 | $354 – $501 |
| Heavily Played | $392.82 | $236 – $334 |
| Damaged | $245.51 | $147 – $209 |
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 | $5,725 | $3,435 – $4,866 |
| PSA 9.5 | $1,644 | $986 – $1,397 |
| PSA 9 | $1,495 | $897 – $1,271 |
| PSA 8 | $1,073 | $644 – $912 |
| PSA 7 | $946 | $568 – $805 |
| BGS 10 | $5,357 | $3,214 – $4,554 |
| CGC 10 | $3,435 | $2,061 – $2,920 |
| SGC 10 | $3,435 | $2,061 – $2,920 |
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 | $589–$835 | $0 | $0 | $589–$835 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $982.06 | −$130.12 | −$0.00 | $851.94 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $932.96 | −$101.60 | −$0.00 | $831.36 | 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% | $5,725 | $4,923 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $1,495 | $1,254 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $1,073 | $888 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $982 | $809 |
"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 Lugia EX #31/PLAY
The Lugia EX #31/PLAY from Pokemon Japanese Player's Club is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $982.06. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $5,725. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.