Magcargo GX #218 (Pokemon Lost Thunder)
Magcargo GX #218 from Pokemon Lost Thunder is worth about $13.66 raw (Near Mint) and $245 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $8–$12 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $13.66 | $8 – $12 |
| Lightly Played | $10.93 | $7 – $9 |
| Moderately Played | $8.20 | $5 – $7 |
| Heavily Played | $5.46 | $3 – $5 |
| Damaged | $3.42 | $2 – $3 |
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 | $245 | $147 – $208 |
| PSA 9.5 | $48 | $29 – $41 |
| PSA 9 | $43 | $26 – $37 |
| PSA 8 | $16 | $10 – $14 |
| PSA 7 | $15 | $9 – $13 |
| BGS 10 | $318 | $191 – $270 |
| CGC 10 | $147 | $88 – $125 |
| SGC 10 | $147 | $88 – $125 |
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 | $8–$12 | $0 | $0 | $8–$12 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $13.66 | −$1.81 | −$5.00 | $6.85 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $12.98 | −$1.41 | −$4.00 | $7.57 | 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% | $245 | $169 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $43 | $-10 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $16 | $-34 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $14 | $-36 |
"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 GX #218 (Pokemon Lost Thunder) currently trades at $13.66 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.