Raichu EX #97 (Pokemon Emerald)
Raichu EX #97 from Pokemon Emerald is worth about $114.78 raw (Near Mint) and $10,098 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $69–$98 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $114.78 | $69 – $98 |
| Lightly Played | $91.82 | $55 – $78 |
| Moderately Played | $68.87 | $41 – $59 |
| Heavily Played | $45.91 | $28 – $39 |
| Damaged | $28.70 | $17 – $24 |
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 | $10,098 | $6,058 – $8,583 |
| PSA 9.5 | $591 | $355 – $502 |
| PSA 9 | $537 | $322 – $456 |
| PSA 8 | $270 | $162 – $230 |
| PSA 7 | $258 | $154 – $219 |
| BGS 10 | $13,127 | $7,876 – $11,158 |
| CGC 10 | $574 | $345 – $488 |
| SGC 10 | $6,059 | $3,635 – $5,150 |
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 | $69–$98 | $0 | $0 | $69–$98 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $114.78 | −$15.21 | −$0.00 | $99.57 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $109.04 | −$11.87 | −$0.00 | $97.17 | 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% | $10,098 | $8,717 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $537 | $423 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $270 | $191 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $115 | $57 |
"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 Raichu EX #97
The Raichu EX #97 from Pokemon Emerald is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $114.78. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $10,098. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.