Pikachu #153 from Pokemon Chinese CSM2aC is worth about $55.66 raw (Near Mint) and $291 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $33–$47 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $55.66 | $33 – $47 |
| Lightly Played | $44.53 | $27 – $38 |
| Moderately Played | $33.40 | $20 – $28 |
| Heavily Played | $22.26 | $13 – $19 |
| Damaged | $13.91 | $8 – $12 |
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.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $291 | $175 – $247 |
| PSA 9.5 | $86 | $52 – $73 |
| PSA 9 | $72 | $43 – $61 |
| PSA 8 | $50 | $30 – $42 |
| PSA 7 | $42 | $25 – $36 |
| BGS 10 | $378 | $227 – $321 |
| CGC 10 | $77 | $46 – $65 |
| SGC 10 | $175 | $105 – $149 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $33–$47 | $0 | $0 | $33–$47 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $55.66 | −$7.37 | −$5.00 | $43.29 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $52.88 | −$5.76 | −$4.00 | $43.12 | 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.
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $291 | $209 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $72 | $14 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $50 | $-5 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $56 | $0 |
"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 Pikachu #153 from Pokemon Chinese CSM2aC is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $55.66. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $291. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.