Pryce's Articuno #42 (Pokemon Japanese VS)
Pryce's Articuno #42 from Pokemon Japanese VS is worth about $50.05 raw (Near Mint) and $365 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $30–$43 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $50.05 | $30 – $43 |
| Lightly Played | $40.04 | $24 – $34 |
| Moderately Played | $30.03 | $18 – $26 |
| Heavily Played | $20.02 | $12 – $17 |
| Damaged | $12.51 | $8 – $11 |
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 | $365 | $219 – $311 |
| PSA 9.5 | $163 | $98 – $139 |
| PSA 9 | $148 | $89 – $126 |
| PSA 8 | $68 | $41 – $58 |
| BGS 10 | $475 | $285 – $404 |
| CGC 10 | $377 | $226 – $321 |
| SGC 10 | $219 | $131 – $186 |
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 | $30–$43 | $0 | $0 | $30–$43 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $50.05 | −$6.63 | −$5.00 | $38.42 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $47.55 | −$5.18 | −$4.00 | $38.37 | 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% | $365 | $274 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $148 | $85 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $68 | $11 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $50 | $-5 |
"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 Pryce's Articuno #42
The Pryce's Articuno #42 from Pokemon Japanese VS is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $50.05. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $365. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.