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Rayquaza EX [1st Edition] #53 (Pokemon Japanese Dragon Blade)
Rayquaza EX [1st Edition] #53 from Pokemon Japanese Dragon Blade is worth about $126.89 raw (Near Mint) and $5,998 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $76–$108 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $126.89 | $76 – $108 |
| Lightly Played | $101.51 | $61 – $86 |
| Moderately Played | $76.13 | $46 – $65 |
| Heavily Played | $50.76 | $30 – $43 |
| Damaged | $31.72 | $19 – $27 |
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 | $5,998 | $3,599 – $5,099 |
| PSA 9.5 | $1,524 | $914 – $1,295 |
| PSA 9 | $1,385 | $831 – $1,177 |
| PSA 8 | $258 | $155 – $219 |
| PSA 7 | $112 | $67 – $95 |
| BGS 10 | $7,798 | $4,679 – $6,628 |
| CGC 10 | $3,599 | $2,159 – $3,059 |
| SGC 10 | $3,599 | $2,159 – $3,059 |
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 | $76–$108 | $0 | $0 | $76–$108 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $126.89 | −$16.81 | −$0.00 | $110.08 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $120.55 | −$13.13 | −$0.00 | $107.42 | 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% | $5,998 | $5,160 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $1,385 | $1,159 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $258 | $181 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $127 | $67 |
"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 EX [1st Edition] #53
The Rayquaza EX [1st Edition] #53 from Pokemon Japanese Dragon Blade is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $126.89. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $5,998. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.