Pikachu #8 (Pokemon Japanese Classic: Charizard)
Pikachu #8 from Pokemon Japanese Classic: Charizard is worth about $90.00 raw (Near Mint) and $221 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $54–$76 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $90.00 | $54 – $76 |
| Lightly Played | $72.00 | $43 – $61 |
| Moderately Played | $54.00 | $32 – $46 |
| Heavily Played | $36.00 | $22 – $31 |
| Damaged | $22.50 | $14 – $19 |
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 | $221 | $133 – $188 |
| PSA 9.5 | $64 | $38 – $54 |
| PSA 9 | $50 | $30 – $43 |
| PSA 8 | $22 | $13 – $18 |
| BGS 10 | $287 | $172 – $244 |
| CGC 10 | $90 | $54 – $76 |
| SGC 10 | $133 | $80 – $113 |
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 | $54–$76 | $0 | $0 | $54–$76 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $90.00 | −$11.93 | −$5.00 | $73.07 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $85.50 | −$9.31 | −$4.00 | $72.19 | 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% | $221 | $149 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $50 | $-4 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $22 | $-29 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $90 | $30 |
"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 #8
The Pikachu #8 from Pokemon Japanese Classic: Charizard is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $90.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $221. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.