Surfer #293 (Pokemon Ascended Heroes)
Surfer #293 from Pokemon Ascended Heroes is worth about $20.13 raw (Near Mint) and $173 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $12–$17 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $20.13 | $12 – $17 |
| Lightly Played | $16.10 | $10 – $14 |
| Moderately Played | $12.08 | $7 – $10 |
| Heavily Played | $8.05 | $5 – $7 |
| Damaged | $5.03 | $3 – $4 |
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 | $173 | $104 – $147 |
| PSA 9.5 | $41 | $25 – $35 |
| PSA 9 | $38 | $23 – $32 |
| PSA 8 | $27 | $16 – $23 |
| BGS 10 | $225 | $135 – $191 |
| CGC 10 | $130 | $78 – $110 |
| SGC 10 | $104 | $62 – $88 |
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 | $12–$17 | $0 | $0 | $12–$17 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $20.13 | −$2.67 | −$5.00 | $12.46 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $19.12 | −$2.08 | −$4.00 | $13.04 | 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. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $173 | $107 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $38 | $-15 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $27 | $-25 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $20 | $-31 |
"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 Surfer #293 (Pokemon Ascended Heroes) currently trades at $20.13 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.