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Rayquaza C [1st Edition] #78 (Pokemon Japanese Beat of the Frontier)
Rayquaza C [1st Edition] #78 from Pokemon Japanese Beat of the Frontier is worth about $59.29 raw (Near Mint) and $2,725 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $36–$50 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $59.29 | $36 – $50 |
| Lightly Played | $47.43 | $28 – $40 |
| Moderately Played | $35.57 | $21 – $30 |
| Heavily Played | $23.72 | $14 – $20 |
| Damaged | $14.82 | $9 – $13 |
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 | $2,725 | $1,635 – $2,316 |
| PSA 9.5 | $415 | $249 – $353 |
| PSA 9 | $377 | $226 – $321 |
| PSA 8 | $55 | $33 – $47 |
| PSA 7 | $50 | $30 – $42 |
| BGS 10 | $3,543 | $2,126 – $3,012 |
| CGC 10 | $710 | $426 – $604 |
| SGC 10 | $1,635 | $981 – $1,390 |
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 | $36–$50 | $0 | $0 | $36–$50 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $59.29 | −$7.86 | −$5.00 | $46.43 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $56.33 | −$6.13 | −$4.00 | $46.20 | 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% | $2,725 | $2,321 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $377 | $284 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $55 | $0 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $59 | $3 |
"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 C [1st Edition] #78
The Rayquaza C [1st Edition] #78 from Pokemon Japanese Beat of the Frontier is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $59.29. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,725. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.