M Ampharos EX #88 (Pokemon Ancient Origins)
M Ampharos EX #88 from Pokemon Ancient Origins is worth about $48.00 raw (Near Mint) and $802 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $29–$41 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $48.00 | $29 – $41 |
| Lightly Played | $38.40 | $23 – $33 |
| Moderately Played | $28.80 | $17 – $24 |
| Heavily Played | $19.20 | $12 – $16 |
| Damaged | $12.00 | $7 – $10 |
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 | $802 | $481 – $681 |
| PSA 9.5 | $130 | $78 – $110 |
| PSA 9 | $118 | $71 – $100 |
| PSA 8 | $84 | $51 – $72 |
| PSA 7 | $58 | $35 – $49 |
| BGS 10 | $1,042 | $625 – $886 |
| CGC 10 | $168 | $100 – $142 |
| SGC 10 | $481 | $289 – $409 |
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 | $29–$41 | $0 | $0 | $29–$41 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $48.00 | −$6.36 | −$5.00 | $36.64 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $45.60 | −$4.97 | −$4.00 | $36.63 | 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. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $802 | $652 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $118 | $59 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $84 | $25 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $48 | $-6 |
"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 M Ampharos EX #88 (Pokemon Ancient Origins) currently trades at $48.00 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.