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Pikachu [1st Edition] #88 (Pokemon Japanese Bonds to the End of Time)
Pikachu [1st Edition] #88 from Pokemon Japanese Bonds to the End of Time is worth about $58.00 raw (Near Mint) and $1,111 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $35–$49 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $58.00 | $35 – $49 |
| Lightly Played | $46.40 | $28 – $39 |
| Moderately Played | $34.80 | $21 – $30 |
| Heavily Played | $23.20 | $14 – $20 |
| Damaged | $14.50 | $9 – $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 | $1,111 | $667 – $945 |
| PSA 9.5 | $469 | $281 – $399 |
| PSA 9 | $426 | $256 – $362 |
| PSA 8 | $387 | $232 – $329 |
| PSA 7 | $160 | $96 – $136 |
| BGS 10 | $1,445 | $867 – $1,228 |
| CGC 10 | $667 | $400 – $567 |
| SGC 10 | $667 | $400 – $567 |
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 | $35–$49 | $0 | $0 | $35–$49 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $58.00 | −$7.69 | −$5.00 | $45.31 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $55.10 | −$6.00 | −$4.00 | $45.10 | 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% | $1,111 | $921 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $426 | $327 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $387 | $293 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $58 | $2 |
"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] #88
The Pikachu [1st Edition] #88 from Pokemon Japanese Bonds to the End of Time is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $58.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,111. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.