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Rayquaza [1st Edition] #442 (Pokemon Japanese Cry from the Mysterious)
Rayquaza [1st Edition] #442 from Pokemon Japanese Cry from the Mysterious is worth about $45.99 raw (Near Mint) and $2,201 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $28–$39 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $45.99 | $28 – $39 |
| Lightly Played | $36.79 | $22 – $31 |
| Moderately Played | $27.59 | $17 – $23 |
| Heavily Played | $18.40 | $11 – $16 |
| Damaged | $11.50 | $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 | $2,201 | $1,321 – $1,871 |
| PSA 9.5 | $349 | $209 – $297 |
| PSA 9 | $318 | $190 – $270 |
| PSA 8 | $68 | $40 – $57 |
| PSA 7 | $60 | $36 – $51 |
| BGS 10 | $2,862 | $1,717 – $2,433 |
| CGC 10 | $1,321 | $793 – $1,123 |
| SGC 10 | $1,321 | $793 – $1,123 |
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 | $28–$39 | $0 | $0 | $28–$39 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $45.99 | −$6.09 | −$5.00 | $34.90 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $43.69 | −$4.76 | −$4.00 | $34.93 | 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% | $2,201 | $1,867 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $318 | $232 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $68 | $11 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $46 | $-8 |
"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 Rayquaza [1st Edition] #442 (Pokemon Japanese Cry from the Mysterious) currently trades at $45.99 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.