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Magcargo [1st Edition] #55 (Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains)
Magcargo [1st Edition] #55 from Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains is worth about $17.73 raw (Near Mint) and $130 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $11–$15 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $17.73 | $11 – $15 |
| Lightly Played | $14.18 | $9 – $12 |
| Moderately Played | $10.64 | $6 – $9 |
| Heavily Played | $7.09 | $4 – $6 |
| Damaged | $4.43 | $3 – $4 |
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 | $130 | $78 – $110 |
| PSA 9.5 | $25 | $15 – $21 |
| PSA 9 | $23 | $14 – $20 |
| PSA 8 | $21 | $13 – $18 |
| BGS 10 | $169 | $101 – $144 |
| CGC 10 | $78 | $47 – $66 |
| SGC 10 | $78 | $47 – $66 |
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 | $11–$15 | $0 | $0 | $11–$15 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $17.73 | −$2.35 | −$5.00 | $10.38 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $16.84 | −$1.83 | −$4.00 | $11.01 | 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% | $130 | $70 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $23 | $-28 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $21 | $-30 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $18 | $-33 |
"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 Magcargo [1st Edition] #55 (Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains) currently trades at $17.73 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.