Mega Ampharos EX #86 (Pokemon Japanese Bandit Ring)
Mega Ampharos EX #86 from Pokemon Japanese Bandit Ring is worth about $296.99 raw (Near Mint) and $852 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $178–$252 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $296.99 | $178 – $252 |
| Lightly Played | $237.59 | $143 – $202 |
| Moderately Played | $178.19 | $107 – $151 |
| Heavily Played | $118.80 | $71 – $101 |
| Damaged | $74.25 | $45 – $63 |
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 | $852 | $511 – $724 |
| PSA 9.5 | $781 | $469 – $664 |
| PSA 9 | $710 | $426 – $603 |
| BGS 10 | $1,108 | $665 – $942 |
| CGC 10 | $511 | $307 – $434 |
| SGC 10 | $511 | $307 – $434 |
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 | $178–$252 | $0 | $0 | $178–$252 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $296.99 | −$39.35 | −$0.00 | $257.64 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $282.14 | −$30.73 | −$0.00 | $251.41 | 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% | $852 | $696 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $710 | $573 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $297 | $215 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $297 | $215 |
"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 Mega Ampharos EX #86
The Mega Ampharos EX #86 from Pokemon Japanese Bandit Ring is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $296.99. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $852. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.