Pikachu #18 (Pokemon Japanese Starter Pack)
Pikachu #18 from Pokemon Japanese Starter Pack is worth about $109.76 raw (Near Mint) and $1,294 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $66–$93 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $109.76 | $66 – $93 |
| Lightly Played | $87.81 | $53 – $75 |
| Moderately Played | $65.86 | $40 – $56 |
| Heavily Played | $43.90 | $26 – $37 |
| Damaged | $27.44 | $16 – $23 |
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 | $1,294 | $776 – $1,100 |
| PSA 9.5 | $163 | $98 – $139 |
| PSA 9 | $50 | $30 – $42 |
| PSA 8 | $32 | $19 – $27 |
| BGS 10 | $1,682 | $1,009 – $1,430 |
| CGC 10 | $120 | $72 – $102 |
| SGC 10 | $776 | $466 – $660 |
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 | $66–$93 | $0 | $0 | $66–$93 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $109.76 | −$14.54 | −$0.00 | $95.22 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $104.27 | −$11.36 | −$0.00 | $92.91 | 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% | $1,294 | $1,080 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $50 | $-5 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $32 | $-20 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $110 | $52 |
"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 Pikachu #18
The Pikachu #18 from Pokemon Japanese Starter Pack is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $109.76. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,294. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.