Primal Groudon EX #40 (Pokemon Japanese Gaia Volcano)
Primal Groudon EX #40 from Pokemon Japanese Gaia Volcano is worth about $57.44 raw (Near Mint) and $192 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $34–$49 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $57.44 | $34 – $49 |
| Lightly Played | $45.95 | $28 – $39 |
| Moderately Played | $34.46 | $21 – $29 |
| Heavily Played | $22.98 | $14 – $20 |
| Damaged | $14.36 | $9 – $12 |
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 | $192 | $116 – $164 |
| PSA 9.5 | $56 | $34 – $48 |
| PSA 9 | $50 | $30 – $43 |
| PSA 8 | $24 | $14 – $20 |
| BGS 10 | $304 | $183 – $259 |
| CGC 10 | $116 | $70 – $99 |
| SGC 10 | $116 | $70 – $99 |
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 | $34–$49 | $0 | $0 | $34–$49 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $57.44 | −$7.61 | −$5.00 | $44.83 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $54.57 | −$5.94 | −$4.00 | $44.63 | 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% | $192 | $124 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $50 | $-4 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $24 | $-28 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $57 | $2 |
"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 Primal Groudon EX #40
The Primal Groudon EX #40 from Pokemon Japanese Gaia Volcano is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $57.44. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $192. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.