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Magneton [1st Edition] #38 (Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains)
Magneton [1st Edition] #38 from Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains is worth about $53.77 raw (Near Mint) and $353 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $32–$46 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $53.77 | $32 – $46 |
| Lightly Played | $43.02 | $26 – $37 |
| Moderately Played | $32.26 | $19 – $27 |
| Heavily Played | $21.51 | $13 – $18 |
| Damaged | $13.44 | $8 – $11 |
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 | $353 | $212 – $300 |
| PSA 9.5 | $269 | $161 – $229 |
| PSA 9 | $244 | $147 – $208 |
| PSA 8 | $143 | $86 – $122 |
| PSA 7 | $110 | $66 – $93 |
| BGS 10 | $459 | $275 – $390 |
| CGC 10 | $300 | $180 – $255 |
| SGC 10 | $212 | $127 – $180 |
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 | $32–$46 | $0 | $0 | $32–$46 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $53.77 | −$7.12 | −$5.00 | $41.65 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $51.08 | −$5.56 | −$4.00 | $41.52 | 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% | $353 | $263 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $244 | $169 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $143 | $81 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $54 | $-1 |
"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 Magneton [1st Edition] #38
The Magneton [1st Edition] #38 from Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $53.77. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $353. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.