Piplup #98 (Pokemon Phantasmal Flames)
Piplup #98 from Pokemon Phantasmal Flames is worth about $14.73 raw (Near Mint) and $94 in PSA 10 as of Sep 29, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $9–$13 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $14.73 | $9 – $13 |
| Lightly Played | $11.78 | $7 – $10 |
| Moderately Played | $8.84 | $5 – $8 |
| Heavily Played | $5.89 | $4 – $5 |
| Damaged | $3.68 | $2 – $3 |
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 | $94 | $56 – $80 |
| PSA 9.5 | $32 | $19 – $27 |
| PSA 9 | $23 | $14 – $19 |
| PSA 8 | $18 | $10 – $15 |
| PSA 7 | $14 | $8 – $12 |
| BGS 10 | $122 | $73 – $104 |
| CGC 10 | $42 | $26 – $36 |
| SGC 10 | $56 | $34 – $48 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Sep 29, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $9–$13 | $0 | $0 | $9–$13 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $14.73 | −$1.95 | −$5.00 | $7.78 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $13.99 | −$1.52 | −$4.00 | $8.47 | 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. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $94 | $34 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $23 | $-28 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $18 | $-33 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $15 | $-35 |
"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 Piplup #98 (Pokemon Phantasmal Flames) currently trades at $14.73 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.