Rainbow Energy from Pokemon Japanese VS is worth about $20.76 raw (Near Mint) and $232 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $12–$18 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $20.76 | $12 – $18 |
| Lightly Played | $16.61 | $10 – $14 |
| Moderately Played | $12.46 | $7 – $11 |
| Heavily Played | $8.30 | $5 – $7 |
| Damaged | $5.19 | $3 – $4 |
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 | $232 | $140 – $198 |
| PSA 9.5 | $47 | $28 – $40 |
| PSA 9 | $43 | $26 – $36 |
| PSA 8 | $26 | $16 – $22 |
| PSA 7 | $21 | $13 – $18 |
| BGS 10 | $302 | $181 – $257 |
| CGC 10 | $72 | $43 – $61 |
| SGC 10 | $140 | $84 – $119 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $12–$18 | $0 | $0 | $12–$18 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $20.76 | −$2.75 | −$5.00 | $13.01 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $19.72 | −$2.15 | −$4.00 | $13.57 | 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% | $232 | $159 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $43 | $-11 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $26 | $-25 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $21 | $-30 |
"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 Rainbow Energy (Pokemon Japanese VS) currently trades at $20.76 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.