Pretend Boss Pikachu #196/SM-P from Pokemon Japanese Promo is worth about $468.99 raw (Near Mint) and $2,337 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $281–$399 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $468.99 | $281 – $399 |
| Lightly Played | $375.19 | $225 – $319 |
| Moderately Played | $281.39 | $169 – $239 |
| Heavily Played | $187.60 | $113 – $159 |
| Damaged | $117.25 | $70 – $100 |
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.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $2,337 | $1,402 – $1,986 |
| PSA 9.5 | $791 | $475 – $672 |
| PSA 9 | $719 | $431 – $611 |
| PSA 8 | $654 | $392 – $556 |
| BGS 10 | $3,038 | $1,823 – $2,582 |
| CGC 10 | $1,402 | $841 – $1,192 |
| SGC 10 | $1,402 | $841 – $1,192 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $281–$399 | $0 | $0 | $281–$399 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $468.99 | −$62.14 | −$0.00 | $406.85 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $445.54 | −$48.52 | −$0.00 | $397.02 | 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.
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% | $2,337 | $1,984 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $719 | $581 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $654 | $524 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $469 | $364 |
"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 Pretend Boss Pikachu #196/SM-P from Pokemon Japanese Promo is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $468.99. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,337. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.