Mega Charizard EX #88 (Pokemon Japanese Wild Blaze)
Mega Charizard EX #88 from Pokemon Japanese Wild Blaze is worth about $268.33 raw (Near Mint) and $1,337 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $161–$228 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $268.33 | $161 – $228 |
| Lightly Played | $214.66 | $129 – $182 |
| Moderately Played | $161.00 | $97 – $137 |
| Heavily Played | $107.33 | $64 – $91 |
| Damaged | $67.08 | $40 – $57 |
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 | $1,337 | $802 – $1,136 |
| PSA 9.5 | $365 | $219 – $310 |
| PSA 9 | $332 | $199 – $282 |
| PSA 8 | $104 | $63 – $89 |
| BGS 10 | $1,738 | $1,043 – $1,477 |
| CGC 10 | $802 | $481 – $682 |
| SGC 10 | $802 | $481 – $682 |
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 | $161–$228 | $0 | $0 | $161–$228 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $268.33 | −$35.55 | −$0.00 | $232.78 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $254.91 | −$27.76 | −$0.00 | $227.15 | 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% | $1,337 | $1,117 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $332 | $245 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $104 | $48 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $268 | $190 |
"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 #88
The Mega Charizard EX #88 from Pokemon Japanese Wild Blaze is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $268.33. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,337. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.