Staraptor #81 (Pokemon Japanese Beat of the Frontier)
Staraptor #81 from Pokemon Japanese Beat of the Frontier is worth about $14.53 raw (Near Mint) and $304 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $9–$12 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $14.53 | $9 – $12 |
| Lightly Played | $11.62 | $7 – $10 |
| Moderately Played | $8.72 | $5 – $7 |
| Heavily Played | $5.81 | $3 – $5 |
| Damaged | $3.63 | $2 – $3 |
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 | $304 | $183 – $259 |
| PSA 9.5 | $139 | $83 – $118 |
| PSA 9 | $126 | $76 – $108 |
| BGS 10 | $396 | $238 – $337 |
| CGC 10 | $32 | $19 – $27 |
| SGC 10 | $183 | $110 – $156 |
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 | $9–$12 | $0 | $0 | $9–$12 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $14.53 | −$1.93 | −$5.00 | $7.60 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $13.80 | −$1.50 | −$4.00 | $8.30 | 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% | $304 | $221 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $126 | $67 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $15 | $-35 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $15 | $-35 |
"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 Staraptor #81 (Pokemon Japanese Beat of the Frontier) currently trades at $14.53 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.