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Pikachu [1st Edition] #26 (Pokemon Japanese Secret of the Lakes)
Pikachu [1st Edition] #26 from Pokemon Japanese Secret of the Lakes is worth about $44.96 raw (Near Mint) and $424 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $27–$38 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $44.96 | $27 – $38 |
| Lightly Played | $35.97 | $22 – $31 |
| Moderately Played | $26.98 | $16 – $23 |
| Heavily Played | $17.98 | $11 – $15 |
| Damaged | $11.24 | $7 – $10 |
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 | $424 | $254 – $360 |
| PSA 9.5 | $113 | $68 – $96 |
| PSA 9 | $102 | $62 – $87 |
| PSA 8 | $20 | $12 – $17 |
| PSA 7 | $16 | $10 – $14 |
| BGS 10 | $551 | $331 – $468 |
| CGC 10 | $254 | $152 – $216 |
| SGC 10 | $254 | $152 – $216 |
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 | $27–$38 | $0 | $0 | $27–$38 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $44.96 | −$5.96 | −$5.00 | $34.00 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $42.71 | −$4.65 | −$4.00 | $34.06 | 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% | $424 | $325 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $102 | $46 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $20 | $-30 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $45 | $-9 |
"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 [1st Edition] #26 (Pokemon Japanese Secret of the Lakes) currently trades at $44.96 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.