Shining Steelix #208 from Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light is worth about $327.52 raw (Near Mint) and $3,865 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $197–$278 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $327.52 | $197 – $278 |
| Lightly Played | $262.02 | $157 – $223 |
| Moderately Played | $196.51 | $118 – $167 |
| Heavily Played | $131.01 | $79 – $111 |
| Damaged | $81.88 | $49 – $70 |
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 | $3,865 | $2,319 – $3,286 |
| PSA 9.5 | $2,259 | $1,355 – $1,920 |
| PSA 9 | $2,054 | $1,232 – $1,746 |
| PSA 8 | $779 | $467 – $662 |
| PSA 7 | $500 | $300 – $425 |
| BGS 10 | $4,999 | $2,999 – $4,249 |
| CGC 10 | $2,319 | $1,391 – $1,971 |
| SGC 10 | $2,319 | $1,391 – $1,971 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $197–$278 | $0 | $0 | $197–$278 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $327.52 | −$43.40 | −$0.00 | $284.12 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $311.14 | −$33.88 | −$0.00 | $277.26 | 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% | $3,865 | $3,310 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $2,054 | $1,739 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $779 | $632 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $328 | $241 |
"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 Steelix #208 from Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $327.52. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $3,865. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.