Raichu GX #79 (Pokemon Japanese Shining Legends)
Raichu GX #79 from Pokemon Japanese Shining Legends is worth about $141.11 raw (Near Mint) and $206 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $85–$120 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $141.11 | $85 – $120 |
| Lightly Played | $112.89 | $68 – $96 |
| Moderately Played | $84.67 | $51 – $72 |
| Heavily Played | $56.44 | $34 – $48 |
| Damaged | $35.28 | $21 – $30 |
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 | $206 | $124 – $175 |
| PSA 9.5 | $54 | $32 – $46 |
| PSA 9 | $49 | $30 – $42 |
| BGS 10 | $268 | $161 – $228 |
| CGC 10 | $124 | $74 – $105 |
| SGC 10 | $124 | $74 – $105 |
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 | $85–$120 | $0 | $0 | $85–$120 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $141.11 | −$18.70 | −$0.00 | $122.41 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $134.05 | −$14.60 | −$0.00 | $119.45 | 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.
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% | $206 | $136 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $49 | $-5 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $141 | $79 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $141 | $79 |
"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 GX #79
The Raichu GX #79 from Pokemon Japanese Shining Legends is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $141.11. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $206. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.