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Raichu Ex [1st Edition] #23 (Pokemon Japanese Miracle of the Desert)
Raichu Ex [1st Edition] #23 from Pokemon Japanese Miracle of the Desert is worth about $45.02 raw (Near Mint) and $2,025 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $27–$38 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $45.02 | $27 – $38 |
| Lightly Played | $36.02 | $22 – $31 |
| Moderately Played | $27.01 | $16 – $23 |
| Heavily Played | $18.01 | $11 – $15 |
| Damaged | $11.26 | $7 – $10 |
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 | $2,025 | $1,215 – $1,721 |
| PSA 9.5 | $264 | $158 – $224 |
| PSA 9 | $240 | $144 – $204 |
| PSA 8 | $100 | $60 – $85 |
| PSA 7 | $60 | $36 – $51 |
| BGS 10 | $2,633 | $1,580 – $2,238 |
| CGC 10 | $1,215 | $729 – $1,033 |
| SGC 10 | $1,215 | $729 – $1,033 |
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 | $27–$38 | $0 | $0 | $27–$38 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $45.02 | −$5.97 | −$5.00 | $34.05 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $42.77 | −$4.66 | −$4.00 | $34.11 | 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% | $2,025 | $1,714 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $240 | $165 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $100 | $39 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $45 | $-9 |
"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 Ex [1st Edition] #23 (Pokemon Japanese Miracle of the Desert) currently trades at $45.02 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.