
Salamence LV. X #98 from Pokemon Arceus is worth about $59.55 raw (Near Mint) and $8,824 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $36–$51 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $59.55 | $36 – $51 |
| Lightly Played | $47.64 | $29 – $40 |
| Moderately Played | $35.73 | $21 – $30 |
| Heavily Played | $23.82 | $14 – $20 |
| Damaged | $14.89 | $9 – $13 |
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.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $8,824 | $5,294 – $7,501 |
| PSA 9.5 | $847 | $508 – $720 |
| PSA 9 | $770 | $462 – $654 |
| PSA 8 | $241 | $145 – $205 |
| PSA 7 | $100 | $60 – $85 |
| BGS 10 | $11,471 | $6,883 – $9,750 |
| CGC 10 | $5,294 | $3,176 – $4,500 |
| SGC 10 | $5,294 | $3,176 – $4,500 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $36–$51 | $0 | $0 | $36–$51 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $59.55 | −$7.89 | −$5.00 | $46.66 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $56.57 | −$6.16 | −$4.00 | $46.41 | 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.
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $8,824 | $7,612 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $770 | $625 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $241 | $166 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $60 | $4 |
"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 #98 from Pokemon Arceus is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $59.55. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $8,824. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.