Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno GX #226 (Pokemon Japanese Tag All Stars)
Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno GX #226 from Pokemon Japanese Tag All Stars is worth about $187.54 raw (Near Mint) and $430 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 | $187.54 | $113 – $159 |
| Lightly Played | $150.03 | $90 – $128 |
| Moderately Played | $112.52 | $68 – $96 |
| Heavily Played | $75.02 | $45 – $64 |
| Damaged | $46.88 | $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 | $430 | $258 – $366 |
| PSA 9.5 | $190 | $114 – $162 |
| PSA 9 | $82 | $49 – $70 |
| PSA 8 | $28 | $17 – $24 |
| BGS 10 | $559 | $335 – $475 |
| CGC 10 | $175 | $105 – $149 |
| SGC 10 | $258 | $155 – $219 |
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 | $187.54 | −$24.85 | −$0.00 | $162.69 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $178.16 | −$19.40 | −$0.00 | $158.76 | 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% | $430 | $330 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $82 | $23 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $28 | $-23 |
| 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 & Zapdos & Articuno GX #226
The Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno GX #226 from Pokemon Japanese Tag All Stars is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $187.54. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $430. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.