Swampert EX #98 (Pokemon Crystal Guardians)
Swampert EX #98 from Pokemon Crystal Guardians is worth about $125.99 raw (Near Mint) and $4,687 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $76–$107 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $125.99 | $76 – $107 |
| Lightly Played | $100.79 | $60 – $86 |
| Moderately Played | $75.59 | $45 – $64 |
| Heavily Played | $50.40 | $30 – $43 |
| Damaged | $31.50 | $19 – $27 |
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 | $4,687 | $2,812 – $3,984 |
| PSA 9.5 | $955 | $573 – $812 |
| PSA 9 | $868 | $521 – $738 |
| PSA 8 | $425 | $255 – $361 |
| PSA 7 | $300 | $180 – $255 |
| BGS 10 | $6,094 | $3,656 – $5,180 |
| CGC 10 | $491 | $295 – $417 |
| SGC 10 | $2,812 | $1,687 – $2,390 |
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 | $76–$107 | $0 | $0 | $76–$107 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $125.99 | −$16.69 | −$0.00 | $109.30 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $119.69 | −$13.03 | −$0.00 | $106.66 | 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% | $4,687 | $4,023 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $868 | $710 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $425 | $326 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $126 | $66 |
"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 Swampert EX #98
The Swampert EX #98 from Pokemon Crystal Guardians is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $125.99. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $4,687. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.