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Rayquaza [1st Edition] #55 (Pokemon Japanese Dragon Blast)
Rayquaza [1st Edition] #55 from Pokemon Japanese Dragon Blast is worth about $500.00 raw (Near Mint) and $8,780 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $300–$425 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $500.00 | $300 – $425 |
| Lightly Played | $400.00 | $240 – $340 |
| Moderately Played | $300.00 | $180 – $255 |
| Heavily Played | $200.00 | $120 – $170 |
| Damaged | $125.00 | $75 – $106 |
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 | $8,780 | $5,268 – $7,463 |
| PSA 9.5 | $1,142 | $685 – $971 |
| PSA 9 | $1,039 | $623 – $883 |
| PSA 8 | $566 | $339 – $481 |
| PSA 7 | $478 | $287 – $406 |
| BGS 10 | $11,414 | $6,848 – $9,702 |
| CGC 10 | $672 | $403 – $571 |
| SGC 10 | $5,268 | $3,161 – $4,478 |
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 | $300–$425 | $0 | $0 | $300–$425 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $500.00 | −$66.25 | −$0.00 | $433.75 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $475.00 | −$51.73 | −$0.00 | $423.27 | 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% | $8,780 | $7,574 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $1,039 | $858 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $566 | $448 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $500 | $391 |
"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 Rayquaza [1st Edition] #55
The Rayquaza [1st Edition] #55 from Pokemon Japanese Dragon Blast is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $500.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $8,780. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.