Rocket's Articuno EX #96 (Pokemon Team Rocket Returns)
Rocket's Articuno EX #96 from Pokemon Team Rocket Returns is worth about $175.44 raw (Near Mint) and $5,090 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $105–$149 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $175.44 | $105 – $149 |
| Lightly Played | $140.35 | $84 – $119 |
| Moderately Played | $105.26 | $63 – $89 |
| Heavily Played | $70.18 | $42 – $60 |
| Damaged | $43.86 | $26 – $37 |
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 | $5,090 | $3,054 – $4,327 |
| PSA 9.5 | $1,392 | $836 – $1,184 |
| PSA 9 | $1,224 | $734 – $1,040 |
| PSA 8 | $999 | $599 – $849 |
| PSA 7 | $505 | $303 – $429 |
| BGS 10 | $6,617 | $3,970 – $5,624 |
| CGC 10 | $1,499 | $899 – $1,274 |
| SGC 10 | $3,054 | $1,832 – $2,596 |
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 | $105–$149 | $0 | $0 | $105–$149 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $175.44 | −$23.25 | −$0.00 | $152.19 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $166.67 | −$18.15 | −$0.00 | $148.52 | 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. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $5,090 | $4,373 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $1,224 | $1,019 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $999 | $824 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $175 | $109 |
"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 Rocket's Articuno EX #96
The Rocket's Articuno EX #96 from Pokemon Team Rocket Returns is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $175.44. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $5,090. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.