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Mega Charizard EX [1st Edition] #55 (Pokemon Japanese Wild Blaze)
Mega Charizard EX [1st Edition] #55 from Pokemon Japanese Wild Blaze is worth about $90.50 raw (Near Mint) and $842 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $54–$77 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $90.50 | $54 – $77 |
| Lightly Played | $72.40 | $43 – $62 |
| Moderately Played | $54.30 | $33 – $46 |
| Heavily Played | $36.20 | $22 – $31 |
| Damaged | $22.62 | $14 – $19 |
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 | $842 | $506 – $716 |
| PSA 9.5 | $399 | $239 – $339 |
| PSA 9 | $363 | $218 – $308 |
| PSA 8 | $188 | $113 – $160 |
| BGS 10 | $1,095 | $657 – $931 |
| CGC 10 | $44 | $26 – $38 |
| SGC 10 | $506 | $304 – $430 |
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 | $54–$77 | $0 | $0 | $54–$77 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $90.50 | −$11.99 | −$5.00 | $73.51 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $85.97 | −$9.36 | −$4.00 | $72.61 | 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% | $842 | $688 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $363 | $272 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $188 | $120 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $90 | $31 |
"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 Charizard EX [1st Edition] #55
The Mega Charizard EX [1st Edition] #55 from Pokemon Japanese Wild Blaze is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $90.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $842. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.