Pikachu EX #8 (Pokemon Japanese Legendary Shine Collection)
Pikachu EX #8 from Pokemon Japanese Legendary Shine Collection is worth about $89.35 raw (Near Mint) and $1,075 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 | $89.35 | $54 – $76 |
| Lightly Played | $71.48 | $43 – $61 |
| Moderately Played | $53.61 | $32 – $46 |
| Heavily Played | $35.74 | $21 – $30 |
| Damaged | $22.34 | $13 – $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 | $1,075 | $645 – $914 |
| PSA 9.5 | $525 | $315 – $446 |
| PSA 9 | $279 | $168 – $237 |
| PSA 8 | $181 | $109 – $154 |
| PSA 7 | $69 | $41 – $59 |
| BGS 10 | $1,398 | $839 – $1,188 |
| CGC 10 | $118 | $71 – $100 |
| SGC 10 | $645 | $387 – $548 |
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 | $89.35 | −$11.84 | −$5.00 | $72.51 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $84.88 | −$9.24 | −$4.00 | $71.64 | 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% | $1,075 | $890 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $279 | $199 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $181 | $114 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $89 | $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 EX #8
The Pikachu EX #8 from Pokemon Japanese Legendary Shine Collection is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $89.35. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,075. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.