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Moltres [1st Edition] #98 (Pokemon Japanese Beat of the Frontier)
Moltres [1st Edition] #98 from Pokemon Japanese Beat of the Frontier is worth about $40.38 raw (Near Mint) and $651 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $24–$34 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $40.38 | $24 – $34 |
| Lightly Played | $32.30 | $19 – $27 |
| Moderately Played | $24.23 | $15 – $21 |
| Heavily Played | $16.15 | $10 – $14 |
| Damaged | $10.10 | $6 – $9 |
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 | $651 | $391 – $554 |
| PSA 9.5 | $160 | $96 – $136 |
| PSA 9 | $146 | $87 – $124 |
| PSA 8 | $72 | $43 – $61 |
| PSA 7 | $50 | $30 – $42 |
| BGS 10 | $847 | $508 – $720 |
| CGC 10 | $391 | $235 – $332 |
| SGC 10 | $391 | $235 – $332 |
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 | $24–$34 | $0 | $0 | $24–$34 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $40.38 | −$5.35 | −$5.00 | $30.03 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $38.36 | −$4.18 | −$4.00 | $30.18 | 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% | $651 | $522 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $146 | $83 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $72 | $14 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $40 | $-13 |
"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 [1st Edition] #98 (Pokemon Japanese Beat of the Frontier) currently trades at $40.38 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.