Sceptile EX #96 (Pokemon Crystal Guardians)
Sceptile EX #96 from Pokemon Crystal Guardians is worth about $142.43 raw (Near Mint) and $4,205 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $85–$121 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $142.43 | $85 – $121 |
| Lightly Played | $113.94 | $68 – $97 |
| Moderately Played | $85.46 | $51 – $73 |
| Heavily Played | $56.97 | $34 – $48 |
| Damaged | $35.61 | $21 – $30 |
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 | $4,205 | $2,523 – $3,574 |
| PSA 9.5 | $614 | $368 – $522 |
| PSA 9 | $559 | $335 – $475 |
| PSA 8 | $312 | $188 – $266 |
| PSA 7 | $239 | $143 – $203 |
| BGS 10 | $5,467 | $3,280 – $4,647 |
| CGC 10 | $514 | $308 – $437 |
| SGC 10 | $2,523 | $1,514 – $2,145 |
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 | $85–$121 | $0 | $0 | $85–$121 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $142.43 | −$18.87 | −$0.00 | $123.56 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $135.31 | −$14.74 | −$0.00 | $120.57 | 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% | $4,205 | $3,605 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $559 | $442 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $312 | $228 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $142 | $81 |
"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 Sceptile EX #96
The Sceptile EX #96 from Pokemon Crystal Guardians is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $142.43. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $4,205. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.