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Salamence [1st Edition] #21 (Pokemon Japanese Holon Research)
Salamence [1st Edition] #21 from Pokemon Japanese Holon Research is worth about $40.00 raw (Near Mint) and $898 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $24–$34 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $40.00 | $24 – $34 |
| Lightly Played | $32.00 | $19 – $27 |
| Moderately Played | $24.00 | $14 – $20 |
| Heavily Played | $16.00 | $10 – $14 |
| Damaged | $10.00 | $6 – $8 |
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 | $898 | $539 – $763 |
| PSA 9.5 | $46 | $28 – $39 |
| PSA 9 | $42 | $25 – $36 |
| PSA 8 | $23 | $14 – $19 |
| BGS 10 | $1,167 | $700 – $992 |
| CGC 10 | $539 | $323 – $458 |
| SGC 10 | $539 | $323 – $458 |
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 | $24–$34 | $0 | $0 | $24–$34 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $40.00 | −$5.30 | −$5.00 | $29.70 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $38.00 | −$4.14 | −$4.00 | $29.86 | 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% | $898 | $736 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $42 | $-12 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $23 | $-28 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $40 | $-13 |
"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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The Salamence [1st Edition] #21 (Pokemon Japanese Holon Research) currently trades at $40.00 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.