Piplup #52 (Pokemon Japanese Dream League)
Piplup #52 from Pokemon Japanese Dream League is worth about $62.76 raw (Near Mint) and $167 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $38–$53 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $62.76 | $38 – $53 |
| Lightly Played | $50.21 | $30 – $43 |
| Moderately Played | $37.66 | $23 – $32 |
| Heavily Played | $25.10 | $15 – $21 |
| Damaged | $15.69 | $9 – $13 |
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 | $167 | $100 – $142 |
| PSA 9.5 | $86 | $52 – $73 |
| PSA 9 | $78 | $47 – $66 |
| PSA 8 | $29 | $18 – $25 |
| BGS 10 | $189 | $113 – $161 |
| CGC 10 | $88 | $53 – $75 |
| SGC 10 | $100 | $60 – $85 |
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 | $38–$53 | $0 | $0 | $38–$53 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $62.76 | −$8.32 | −$5.00 | $49.44 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $59.62 | −$6.49 | −$4.00 | $49.13 | 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% | $167 | $102 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $78 | $20 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $29 | $-23 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $63 | $6 |
"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 Piplup #52
The Piplup #52 from Pokemon Japanese Dream League is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $62.76. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $167. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.