Magikarp & Wailord GX #98 (Pokemon Japanese Tag Bolt)
Magikarp & Wailord GX #98 from Pokemon Japanese Tag Bolt is worth about $47.50 raw (Near Mint) and $230 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $28–$40 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $47.50 | $28 – $40 |
| Lightly Played | $38.00 | $23 – $32 |
| Moderately Played | $28.50 | $17 – $24 |
| Heavily Played | $19.00 | $11 – $16 |
| Damaged | $11.88 | $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 | $230 | $138 – $196 |
| PSA 9.5 | $56 | $34 – $48 |
| PSA 9 | $51 | $30 – $43 |
| PSA 8 | $30 | $18 – $26 |
| PSA 7 | $24 | $14 – $20 |
| BGS 10 | $299 | $179 – $254 |
| CGC 10 | $55 | $33 – $47 |
| SGC 10 | $138 | $83 – $117 |
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 | $28–$40 | $0 | $0 | $28–$40 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $47.50 | −$6.29 | −$5.00 | $36.21 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $45.12 | −$4.91 | −$4.00 | $36.21 | 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% | $230 | $157 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $51 | $-4 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $30 | $-22 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $48 | $-7 |
"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 Magikarp & Wailord GX #98 (Pokemon Japanese Tag Bolt) currently trades at $47.50 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.