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Salamence LV.X [1st Edition] #72 (Pokemon Japanese Advent of Arceus)
Salamence LV.X [1st Edition] #72 from Pokemon Japanese Advent of Arceus is worth about $30.00 raw (Near Mint) and $340 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $18–$26 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $30.00 | $18 – $26 |
| Lightly Played | $24.00 | $14 – $20 |
| Moderately Played | $18.00 | $11 – $15 |
| Heavily Played | $12.00 | $7 – $10 |
| Damaged | $7.50 | $4 – $6 |
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 | $340 | $204 – $289 |
| PSA 9.5 | $333 | $200 – $283 |
| PSA 9 | $122 | $73 – $104 |
| PSA 7 | $76 | $46 – $65 |
| BGS 10 | $442 | $265 – $376 |
| CGC 10 | $63 | $38 – $54 |
| SGC 10 | $204 | $122 – $173 |
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 | $18–$26 | $0 | $0 | $18–$26 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $30.00 | −$3.98 | −$5.00 | $21.02 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $28.50 | −$3.10 | −$4.00 | $21.40 | 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% | $340 | $252 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $122 | $63 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $30 | $-22 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $30 | $-22 |
"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 LV.X [1st Edition] #72 (Pokemon Japanese Advent of Arceus) currently trades at $30.00 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.