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Moltres [1st Edition] #43 (Pokemon Japanese Web)
Moltres [1st Edition] #43 from Pokemon Japanese Web is worth about $187.58 raw (Near Mint) and $1,596 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $113–$159 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $187.58 | $113 – $159 |
| Lightly Played | $150.06 | $90 – $128 |
| Moderately Played | $112.55 | $68 – $96 |
| Heavily Played | $75.03 | $45 – $64 |
| Damaged | $46.90 | $28 – $40 |
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 | $1,596 | $958 – $1,356 |
| PSA 9.5 | $743 | $446 – $632 |
| PSA 9 | $675 | $405 – $574 |
| PSA 8 | $180 | $108 – $153 |
| BGS 10 | $2,075 | $1,245 – $1,764 |
| CGC 10 | $1,000 | $600 – $850 |
| SGC 10 | $958 | $575 – $814 |
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 | $113–$159 | $0 | $0 | $113–$159 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $187.58 | −$24.85 | −$0.00 | $162.73 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $178.20 | −$19.41 | −$0.00 | $158.79 | 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% | $1,596 | $1,341 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $675 | $543 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $180 | $113 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $188 | $120 |
"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 Moltres [1st Edition] #43
The Moltres [1st Edition] #43 from Pokemon Japanese Web is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $187.58. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,596. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.