Shining Noctowl from Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light is worth about $489.54 raw (Near Mint) and $3,400 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $294–$416 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $489.54 | $294 – $416 |
| Lightly Played | $391.63 | $235 – $333 |
| Moderately Played | $293.72 | $176 – $250 |
| Heavily Played | $195.82 | $117 – $166 |
| Damaged | $122.39 | $73 – $104 |
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 | $3,400 | $2,040 – $2,890 |
| PSA 9.5 | $2,199 | $1,319 – $1,869 |
| PSA 9 | $1,999 | $1,199 – $1,699 |
| PSA 8 | $899 | $539 – $764 |
| PSA 7 | $743 | $446 – $632 |
| BGS 10 | $4,420 | $2,652 – $3,757 |
| CGC 10 | $1,900 | $1,140 – $1,615 |
| SGC 10 | $2,040 | $1,224 – $1,734 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $294–$416 | $0 | $0 | $294–$416 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $489.54 | −$64.86 | −$0.00 | $424.68 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $465.06 | −$50.65 | −$0.00 | $414.41 | 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. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $3,400 | $2,906 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $1,999 | $1,691 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $899 | $737 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $490 | $382 |
"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 Shining Noctowl from Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $489.54. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $3,400. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.