Pryce's Cloyster #40 (Pokemon Japanese VS)
Pryce's Cloyster #40 from Pokemon Japanese VS is worth about $15.00 raw (Near Mint) and $156 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $9–$13 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $15.00 | $9 – $13 |
| Lightly Played | $12.00 | $7 – $10 |
| Moderately Played | $9.00 | $5 – $8 |
| Heavily Played | $6.00 | $4 – $5 |
| Damaged | $3.75 | $2 – $3 |
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 | $156 | $93 – $132 |
| PSA 9.5 | $44 | $26 – $37 |
| PSA 9 | $40 | $24 – $34 |
| PSA 8 | $25 | $15 – $21 |
| PSA 7 | $8 | $5 – $7 |
| BGS 10 | $202 | $121 – $172 |
| CGC 10 | $48 | $29 – $41 |
| SGC 10 | $93 | $56 – $79 |
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 | $9–$13 | $0 | $0 | $9–$13 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $15.00 | −$1.99 | −$5.00 | $8.01 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $14.25 | −$1.55 | −$4.00 | $8.70 | 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% | $156 | $92 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $40 | $-13 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $25 | $-26 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $15 | $-35 |
"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 Pryce's Cloyster #40 (Pokemon Japanese VS) currently trades at $15.00 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.