Rayquaza EX #53 (Pokemon Japanese Dragon Blade)
Rayquaza EX #53 from Pokemon Japanese Dragon Blade is worth about $414.00 raw (Near Mint) and $6,800 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $248–$352 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $414.00 | $248 – $352 |
| Lightly Played | $331.20 | $199 – $282 |
| Moderately Played | $248.40 | $149 – $211 |
| Heavily Played | $165.60 | $99 – $141 |
| Damaged | $103.50 | $62 – $88 |
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 | $6,800 | $4,080 – $5,780 |
| PSA 9.5 | $2,338 | $1,403 – $1,987 |
| PSA 9 | $2,125 | $1,275 – $1,806 |
| PSA 8 | $148 | $89 – $125 |
| PSA 7 | $118 | $71 – $100 |
| BGS 10 | $8,840 | $5,304 – $7,514 |
| CGC 10 | $1,238 | $743 – $1,052 |
| SGC 10 | $4,080 | $2,448 – $3,468 |
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 | $248–$352 | $0 | $0 | $248–$352 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $414.00 | −$54.86 | −$0.00 | $359.14 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $393.30 | −$42.83 | −$0.00 | $350.47 | 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% | $6,800 | $5,856 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $2,125 | $1,800 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $148 | $85 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $414 | $316 |
"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 #53
The Rayquaza EX #53 from Pokemon Japanese Dragon Blade is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $414.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $6,800. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.