Politoed #31 (Pokemon Japanese Split Earth)
Politoed #31 from Pokemon Japanese Split Earth is worth about $72.49 raw (Near Mint) and $550 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $43–$62 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $72.49 | $43 – $62 |
| Lightly Played | $57.99 | $35 – $49 |
| Moderately Played | $43.49 | $26 – $37 |
| Heavily Played | $29.00 | $17 – $25 |
| Damaged | $18.12 | $11 – $15 |
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 | $550 | $330 – $467 |
| PSA 9.5 | $539 | $323 – $458 |
| PSA 9 | $262 | $157 – $223 |
| PSA 8 | $90 | $54 – $76 |
| PSA 7 | $28 | $17 – $23 |
| BGS 10 | $715 | $429 – $608 |
| CGC 10 | $330 | $198 – $280 |
| SGC 10 | $330 | $198 – $280 |
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 | $43–$62 | $0 | $0 | $43–$62 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $72.49 | −$9.60 | −$5.00 | $57.89 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $68.87 | −$7.50 | −$4.00 | $57.37 | 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% | $550 | $434 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $262 | $184 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $90 | $30 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $72 | $15 |
"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 Politoed #31
The Politoed #31 from Pokemon Japanese Split Earth is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $72.49. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $550. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.