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Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 1st Place] #188A (Pokemon Lost Thunder)
Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 1st Place] #188A from Pokemon Lost Thunder is worth about $27.45 raw (Near Mint) and $350 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $16–$23 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $27.45 | $16 – $23 |
| Lightly Played | $21.96 | $13 – $19 |
| Moderately Played | $16.47 | $10 – $14 |
| Heavily Played | $10.98 | $7 – $9 |
| Damaged | $6.86 | $4 – $6 |
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 | $350 | $210 – $298 |
| BGS 10 | $455 | $273 – $387 |
| CGC 10 | $210 | $126 – $178 |
| SGC 10 | $210 | $126 – $178 |
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 | $16–$23 | $0 | $0 | $16–$23 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $27.45 | −$3.64 | −$5.00 | $18.81 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $26.08 | −$2.84 | −$4.00 | $19.24 | 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. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $350 | $261 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $27 | $-24 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $27 | $-24 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $27 | $-24 |
"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 Professor Elm's Lecture [League Challenge 1st Place] #188A (Pokemon Lost Thunder) currently trades at $27.45 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.