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Mr. Mime ex [1st Edition] #53 (Pokemon Japanese Flight of Legends)
Mr. Mime ex [1st Edition] #53 from Pokemon Japanese Flight of Legends is worth about $23.39 raw (Near Mint) and $485 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $14–$20 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $23.39 | $14 – $20 |
| Lightly Played | $18.71 | $11 – $16 |
| Moderately Played | $14.03 | $8 – $12 |
| Heavily Played | $9.36 | $6 – $8 |
| Damaged | $5.85 | $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 | $485 | $291 – $412 |
| PSA 9.5 | $67 | $40 – $57 |
| PSA 9 | $61 | $37 – $52 |
| PSA 8 | $36 | $21 – $30 |
| PSA 7 | $25 | $15 – $21 |
| BGS 10 | $631 | $379 – $536 |
| CGC 10 | $291 | $175 – $247 |
| SGC 10 | $291 | $175 – $247 |
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 | $14–$20 | $0 | $0 | $14–$20 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $23.39 | −$3.10 | −$5.00 | $15.29 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $22.22 | −$2.42 | −$4.00 | $15.80 | 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% | $485 | $378 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $61 | $5 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $36 | $-17 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $23 | $-28 |
"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 Mr. Mime ex [1st Edition] #53 (Pokemon Japanese Flight of Legends) currently trades at $23.39 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.