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Pikachu [1st Edition] #23 (Pokemon Japanese World Champions Pack)
Pikachu [1st Edition] #23 from Pokemon Japanese World Champions Pack is worth about $56.62 raw (Near Mint) and $1,800 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $34–$48 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $56.62 | $34 – $48 |
| Lightly Played | $45.30 | $27 – $39 |
| Moderately Played | $33.97 | $20 – $29 |
| Heavily Played | $22.65 | $14 – $19 |
| Damaged | $14.15 | $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.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $1,800 | $1,080 – $1,530 |
| PSA 9.5 | $270 | $162 – $230 |
| PSA 9 | $245 | $147 – $208 |
| PSA 8 | $53 | $32 – $45 |
| PSA 7 | $22 | $13 – $18 |
| BGS 10 | $2,340 | $1,404 – $1,989 |
| CGC 10 | $1,080 | $648 – $918 |
| SGC 10 | $1,080 | $648 – $918 |
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 | $34–$48 | $0 | $0 | $34–$48 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $56.62 | −$7.50 | −$5.00 | $44.12 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $53.79 | −$5.86 | −$4.00 | $43.93 | 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% | $1,800 | $1,518 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $245 | $170 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $53 | $-2 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $57 | $1 |
"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 [1st Edition] #23
The Pikachu [1st Edition] #23 from Pokemon Japanese World Champions Pack is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $56.62. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,800. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.