Mega Charizard Y ex #85 (Pokemon Japanese Start Deck 100 Battle Collection)
Mega Charizard Y ex #85 from Pokemon Japanese Start Deck 100 Battle Collection is worth about $48.25 raw (Near Mint) and $128 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $29–$41 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $48.25 | $29 – $41 |
| Lightly Played | $38.60 | $23 – $33 |
| Moderately Played | $28.95 | $17 – $25 |
| Heavily Played | $19.30 | $12 – $16 |
| Damaged | $12.06 | $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 | $128 | $77 – $108 |
| PSA 9.5 | $37 | $22 – $31 |
| PSA 9 | $34 | $20 – $28 |
| PSA 8 | $18 | $11 – $16 |
| BGS 10 | $166 | $100 – $141 |
| CGC 10 | $199 | $119 – $169 |
| SGC 10 | $77 | $46 – $65 |
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 | $29–$41 | $0 | $0 | $29–$41 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $48.25 | −$6.39 | −$5.00 | $36.86 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $45.84 | −$4.99 | −$4.00 | $36.85 | 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% | $128 | $68 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $34 | $-19 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $18 | $-32 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $48 | $-6 |
"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%).
Sell This Card Locally
Enter your zip code to find local buyers who pay cash for trading cards.
The Mega Charizard Y ex #85 (Pokemon Japanese Start Deck 100 Battle Collection) currently trades at $48.25 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.