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Metal Energy [1st Edition] #19 (Pokemon Neo Genesis)
Metal Energy [1st Edition] #19 from Pokemon Neo Genesis is worth about $21.25 raw (Near Mint) and $4,807 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $13–$18 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $21.25 | $13 – $18 |
| Lightly Played | $17.00 | $10 – $14 |
| Moderately Played | $12.75 | $8 – $11 |
| Heavily Played | $8.50 | $5 – $7 |
| Damaged | $5.31 | $3 – $5 |
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 | $4,807 | $2,884 – $4,086 |
| PSA 9.5 | $240 | $144 – $204 |
| PSA 9 | $100 | $60 – $85 |
| PSA 8 | $41 | $25 – $35 |
| PSA 7 | $32 | $19 – $28 |
| BGS 10 | $6,249 | $3,749 – $5,312 |
| CGC 10 | $399 | $239 – $339 |
| SGC 10 | $2,884 | $1,730 – $2,451 |
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 | $13–$18 | $0 | $0 | $13–$18 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $21.25 | −$2.82 | −$5.00 | $13.43 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $20.19 | −$2.20 | −$4.00 | $13.99 | 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. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $4,807 | $4,127 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $100 | $44 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $41 | $-12 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $21 | $-30 |
"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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The Metal Energy [1st Edition] #19 (Pokemon Neo Genesis) currently trades at $21.25 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.