
Pikachu #288/SM-P from Pokemon Japanese Promo is worth about $4,137.50 raw (Near Mint) and $14,888 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $2,482–$3,517 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $99.00 | $59 – $84 |
| Lightly Played | $85.13 | $51 – $72 |
| Moderately Played | $93.33 | $56 – $79 |
| Heavily Played | $34.95 | $21 – $30 |
| Damaged | $44.25 | $27 – $38 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $14,888 | $8,933 – $12,655 |
| PSA 9.5 | $8,100 | $4,860 – $6,885 |
| PSA 9 | $6,850 | $4,110 – $5,822 |
| PSA 8 | $5,000 | $3,000 – $4,250 |
| PSA 7 | $4,292 | $2,575 – $3,648 |
| BGS 10 | $19,000 | $11,400 – $16,150 |
| CGC 10 | $6,695 | $4,017 – $5,691 |
| SGC 10 | $8,933 | $5,360 – $7,593 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $2,482–$3,517 | $0 | $0 | $2,482–$3,517 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $4,137.50 | −$548.22 | −$0.00 | $3,589.28 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $3,930.62 | −$428.04 | −$0.00 | $3,502.58 | 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. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $14,888 | $12,873 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $6,850 | $5,899 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $5,000 | $4,294 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $4,138 | $3,546 |
"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 #288/SM-P from Pokemon Japanese Promo is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $4,137.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $14,888. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.