Sophocles #57 (Pokemon Japanese Facing a New Trial)
Sophocles #57 from Pokemon Japanese Facing a New Trial is worth about $61.38 raw (Near Mint) and $239 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $37–$52 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $61.38 | $37 – $52 |
| Lightly Played | $49.10 | $29 – $42 |
| Moderately Played | $36.83 | $22 – $31 |
| Heavily Played | $24.55 | $15 – $21 |
| Damaged | $15.35 | $9 – $13 |
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 | $239 | $143 – $203 |
| PSA 9.5 | $219 | $131 – $186 |
| PSA 9 | $199 | $119 – $169 |
| BGS 10 | $311 | $187 – $264 |
| CGC 10 | $143 | $86 – $122 |
| SGC 10 | $143 | $86 – $122 |
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 | $37–$52 | $0 | $0 | $37–$52 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $61.38 | −$8.13 | −$5.00 | $48.25 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $58.31 | −$6.35 | −$4.00 | $47.96 | 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% | $239 | $164 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $199 | $130 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $61 | $5 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $61 | $5 |
"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 Sophocles #57
The Sophocles #57 from Pokemon Japanese Facing a New Trial is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $61.38. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $239. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.