Shining Tyranitar #248 from Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light is worth about $565.06 raw (Near Mint) and $12,000 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $339–$480 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $565.06 | $339 – $480 |
| Lightly Played | $452.05 | $271 – $384 |
| Moderately Played | $339.04 | $203 – $288 |
| Heavily Played | $226.02 | $136 – $192 |
| Damaged | $141.26 | $85 – $120 |
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 | $12,000 | $7,200 – $10,200 |
| PSA 9.5 | $6,021 | $3,613 – $5,118 |
| PSA 9 | $5,474 | $3,284 – $4,653 |
| PSA 8 | $3,125 | $1,875 – $2,656 |
| PSA 7 | $1,902 | $1,141 – $1,617 |
| BGS 10 | $15,600 | $9,360 – $13,260 |
| CGC 10 | $4,000 | $2,400 – $3,400 |
| SGC 10 | $7,200 | $4,320 – $6,120 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $339–$480 | $0 | $0 | $339–$480 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $565.06 | −$74.87 | −$0.00 | $490.19 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $536.81 | −$58.46 | −$0.00 | $478.35 | 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% | $12,000 | $10,367 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $5,474 | $4,705 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $3,125 | $2,668 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $565 | $447 |
"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 Tyranitar #248 from Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $565.06. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $12,000. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.