Team Rocket's Mewtwo Ex #281 (Pokemon Ascended Heroes)
Team Rocket's Mewtwo Ex #281 from Pokemon Ascended Heroes is worth about $252.27 raw (Near Mint) and $633 in PSA 10 as of Sep 29, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $151–$214 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $252.27 | $151 – $214 |
| Lightly Played | $201.82 | $121 – $172 |
| Moderately Played | $151.36 | $91 – $129 |
| Heavily Played | $100.91 | $61 – $86 |
| Damaged | $63.07 | $38 – $54 |
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 | $633 | $380 – $538 |
| PSA 9.5 | $380 | $228 – $323 |
| PSA 9 | $255 | $153 – $217 |
| PSA 8 | $235 | $141 – $200 |
| PSA 7 | $188 | $113 – $160 |
| BGS 10 | $1,275 | $765 – $1,084 |
| CGC 10 | $302 | $182 – $257 |
| SGC 10 | $380 | $228 – $323 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Sep 29, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $151–$214 | $0 | $0 | $151–$214 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $252.27 | −$33.43 | −$0.00 | $218.84 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $239.66 | −$26.10 | −$0.00 | $213.56 | 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% | $633 | $506 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $255 | $178 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $235 | $161 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $252 | $176 |
"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 Team Rocket's Mewtwo Ex #281
The Team Rocket's Mewtwo Ex #281 from Pokemon Ascended Heroes is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $252.27. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $633. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.