N's Plot #173 (Pokemon Japanese Black Bolt)
N's Plot #173 from Pokemon Japanese Black Bolt is worth about $52.00 raw (Near Mint) and $102 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $31–$44 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $52.00 | $31 – $44 |
| Lightly Played | $41.60 | $25 – $35 |
| Moderately Played | $31.20 | $19 – $27 |
| Heavily Played | $20.80 | $12 – $18 |
| Damaged | $13.00 | $8 – $11 |
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 | $102 | $62 – $87 |
| PSA 9.5 | $68 | $41 – $57 |
| PSA 9 | $42 | $25 – $36 |
| PSA 8 | $26 | $16 – $22 |
| BGS 10 | $133 | $80 – $113 |
| CGC 10 | $94 | $57 – $80 |
| SGC 10 | $62 | $37 – $53 |
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 | $31–$44 | $0 | $0 | $31–$44 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $52.00 | −$6.89 | −$5.00 | $40.11 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $49.40 | −$5.38 | −$4.00 | $40.02 | 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% | $102 | $46 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $42 | $-11 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $26 | $-25 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $52 | $-3 |
"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 N's Plot #173
The N's Plot #173 from Pokemon Japanese Black Bolt is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $52.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $102. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.