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Plusle [1st Edition] #36 (Pokemon Japanese Beat of the Frontier)
Plusle [1st Edition] #36 from Pokemon Japanese Beat of the Frontier is worth about $10.69 raw (Near Mint) and $197 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $6–$9 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $10.69 | $6 – $9 |
| Lightly Played | $8.55 | $5 – $7 |
| Moderately Played | $6.41 | $4 – $5 |
| Heavily Played | $4.28 | $3 – $4 |
| Damaged | $2.67 | $2 – $2 |
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 | $197 | $118 – $167 |
| PSA 9.5 | $80 | $48 – $68 |
| PSA 9 | $73 | $44 – $62 |
| BGS 10 | $256 | $154 – $218 |
| CGC 10 | $118 | $71 – $100 |
| SGC 10 | $118 | $71 – $100 |
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 | $6–$9 | $0 | $0 | $6–$9 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $10.69 | −$1.42 | −$5.00 | $4.27 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $10.16 | −$1.11 | −$4.00 | $5.05 | 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% | $197 | $128 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $73 | $15 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $11 | $-39 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $11 | $-39 |
"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 Plusle [1st Edition] #36 (Pokemon Japanese Beat of the Frontier) currently trades at $10.69 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.