Raichu #2 from Pokemon Japanese Battle Starter Decks is worth about $21.79 raw (Near Mint) and $863 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $13–$19 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $21.79 | $13 – $19 |
| Lightly Played | $17.43 | $10 – $15 |
| Moderately Played | $13.07 | $8 – $11 |
| Heavily Played | $8.72 | $5 – $7 |
| Damaged | $5.45 | $3 – $5 |
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 | $863 | $518 – $734 |
| PSA 9.5 | $109 | $65 – $93 |
| PSA 9 | $99 | $59 – $84 |
| PSA 8 | $90 | $54 – $76 |
| PSA 7 | $29 | $17 – $25 |
| BGS 10 | $1,122 | $673 – $954 |
| CGC 10 | $518 | $311 – $440 |
| SGC 10 | $518 | $311 – $440 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $13–$19 | $0 | $0 | $13–$19 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $21.79 | −$2.89 | −$5.00 | $13.90 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $20.70 | −$2.25 | −$4.00 | $14.45 | 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% | $863 | $706 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $99 | $38 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $90 | $30 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $22 | $-29 |
"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 Raichu #2 (Pokemon Japanese Battle Starter Decks) currently trades at $21.79 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.