Pretend Boss Pikachu #197/SM-P from Pokemon Japanese Promo is worth about $544.02 raw (Near Mint) and $3,649 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $326–$462 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $544.02 | $326 – $462 |
| Lightly Played | $435.22 | $261 – $370 |
| Moderately Played | $326.41 | $196 – $277 |
| Heavily Played | $217.61 | $131 – $185 |
| Damaged | $136.00 | $82 – $116 |
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 | $3,649 | $2,190 – $3,102 |
| PSA 9.5 | $1,073 | $644 – $912 |
| PSA 9 | $975 | $585 – $829 |
| PSA 8 | $323 | $194 – $275 |
| PSA 7 | $202 | $121 – $172 |
| BGS 10 | $4,744 | $2,846 – $4,032 |
| CGC 10 | $1,326 | $796 – $1,127 |
| SGC 10 | $2,190 | $1,314 – $1,862 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $326–$462 | $0 | $0 | $326–$462 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $544.02 | −$72.08 | −$0.00 | $471.94 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $516.82 | −$56.28 | −$0.00 | $460.54 | 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% | $3,649 | $3,123 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $975 | $803 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $323 | $237 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $544 | $429 |
"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 #197/SM-P from Pokemon Japanese Promo is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $544.02. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $3,649. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.