Shining Raichu #26 from Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light is worth about $700.00 raw (Near Mint) and $11,978 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $420–$595 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $700.00 | $420 – $595 |
| Lightly Played | $560.00 | $336 – $476 |
| Moderately Played | $420.00 | $252 – $357 |
| Heavily Played | $280.00 | $168 – $238 |
| Damaged | $175.00 | $105 – $149 |
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 | $11,978 | $7,187 – $10,181 |
| PSA 9.5 | $3,531 | $2,119 – $3,001 |
| PSA 9 | $3,210 | $1,926 – $2,729 |
| PSA 8 | $1,851 | $1,111 – $1,573 |
| PSA 7 | $1,468 | $881 – $1,247 |
| BGS 10 | $15,571 | $9,343 – $13,235 |
| CGC 10 | $3,500 | $2,100 – $2,975 |
| SGC 10 | $7,187 | $4,312 – $6,109 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $420–$595 | $0 | $0 | $420–$595 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $700.00 | −$92.75 | −$0.00 | $607.25 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $665.00 | −$72.42 | −$0.00 | $592.58 | 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% | $11,978 | $10,348 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $3,210 | $2,742 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $1,851 | $1,563 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $700 | $564 |
"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 Raichu #26 from Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $700.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $11,978. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.