Moltres #18 (Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains)
Moltres #18 from Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains is worth about $24.99 raw (Near Mint) and $725 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $15–$21 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $24.99 | $15 – $21 |
| Lightly Played | $19.99 | $12 – $17 |
| Moderately Played | $14.99 | $9 – $13 |
| Heavily Played | $10.00 | $6 – $8 |
| Damaged | $6.25 | $4 – $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 | $725 | $435 – $616 |
| PSA 9.5 | $101 | $61 – $86 |
| PSA 9 | $92 | $55 – $78 |
| PSA 8 | $50 | $30 – $42 |
| PSA 7 | $22 | $13 – $18 |
| BGS 10 | $942 | $565 – $801 |
| CGC 10 | $435 | $261 – $370 |
| SGC 10 | $435 | $261 – $370 |
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 | $15–$21 | $0 | $0 | $15–$21 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $24.99 | −$3.31 | −$5.00 | $16.68 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $23.74 | −$2.59 | −$4.00 | $17.15 | 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% | $725 | $586 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $92 | $32 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $50 | $-5 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $25 | $-26 |
"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 Moltres #18 (Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains) currently trades at $24.99 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.