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Salamence ex [1st Edition] #81 (Pokemon Japanese World Champions Pack)
Salamence ex [1st Edition] #81 from Pokemon Japanese World Champions Pack is worth about $75.99 raw (Near Mint) and $1,550 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $46–$65 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $75.99 | $46 – $65 |
| Lightly Played | $60.79 | $36 – $52 |
| Moderately Played | $45.59 | $27 – $39 |
| Heavily Played | $30.40 | $18 – $26 |
| Damaged | $19.00 | $11 – $16 |
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 | $1,550 | $930 – $1,317 |
| BGS 10 | $2,014 | $1,208 – $1,712 |
| CGC 10 | $930 | $558 – $790 |
| SGC 10 | $930 | $558 – $790 |
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 | $46–$65 | $0 | $0 | $46–$65 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $75.99 | −$10.07 | −$5.00 | $60.92 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $72.19 | −$7.86 | −$4.00 | $60.33 | 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% | $1,550 | $1,301 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $76 | $18 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $76 | $18 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $76 | $18 |
"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 Salamence ex [1st Edition] #81
The Salamence ex [1st Edition] #81 from Pokemon Japanese World Champions Pack is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $75.99. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,550. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.