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Slowking [1st Edition] #53 (Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea)
Slowking [1st Edition] #53 from Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea is worth about $208.11 raw (Near Mint) and $4,275 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $125–$177 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $208.11 | $125 – $177 |
| Lightly Played | $166.49 | $100 – $142 |
| Moderately Played | $124.87 | $75 – $106 |
| Heavily Played | $83.24 | $50 – $71 |
| Damaged | $52.03 | $31 – $44 |
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 | $4,275 | $2,565 – $3,634 |
| PSA 9.5 | $974 | $584 – $828 |
| PSA 9 | $886 | $531 – $753 |
| PSA 8 | $139 | $84 – $118 |
| PSA 7 | $112 | $67 – $95 |
| BGS 10 | $5,558 | $3,335 – $4,724 |
| CGC 10 | $2,565 | $1,539 – $2,180 |
| SGC 10 | $2,565 | $1,539 – $2,180 |
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 | $125–$177 | $0 | $0 | $125–$177 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $208.11 | −$27.57 | −$0.00 | $180.54 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $197.70 | −$21.53 | −$0.00 | $176.17 | 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. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $4,275 | $3,666 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $886 | $725 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $139 | $78 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $208 | $138 |
"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 Slowking [1st Edition] #53
The Slowking [1st Edition] #53 from Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $208.11. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $4,275. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.