Raichu EX #98 (Pokemon Sandstorm)
Raichu EX #98 from Pokemon Sandstorm is worth about $145.00 raw (Near Mint) and $6,042 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $87–$123 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $145.00 | $87 – $123 |
| Lightly Played | $116.00 | $70 – $99 |
| Moderately Played | $87.00 | $52 – $74 |
| Heavily Played | $58.00 | $35 – $49 |
| Damaged | $36.25 | $22 – $31 |
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 | $6,042 | $3,625 – $5,136 |
| PSA 9.5 | $917 | $550 – $779 |
| PSA 9 | $833 | $500 – $708 |
| PSA 8 | $425 | $255 – $361 |
| PSA 7 | $281 | $169 – $239 |
| BGS 10 | $7,855 | $4,713 – $6,677 |
| CGC 10 | $650 | $390 – $552 |
| SGC 10 | $3,625 | $2,175 – $3,081 |
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 | $87–$123 | $0 | $0 | $87–$123 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $145.00 | −$19.21 | −$0.00 | $125.79 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $137.75 | −$15.00 | −$0.00 | $122.75 | 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% | $6,042 | $5,199 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $833 | $680 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $425 | $326 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $145 | $83 |
"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 #98
The Raichu EX #98 from Pokemon Sandstorm is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $145.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $6,042. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.