Team Rocket's Moltres ex #229 (Pokemon Destined Rivals)
Team Rocket's Moltres ex #229 from Pokemon Destined Rivals is worth about $79.46 raw (Near Mint) and $263 in PSA 10 as of Sep 29, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $48–$68 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $79.46 | $48 – $68 |
| Lightly Played | $63.57 | $38 – $54 |
| Moderately Played | $47.68 | $29 – $41 |
| Heavily Played | $31.78 | $19 – $27 |
| Damaged | $19.86 | $12 – $17 |
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 | $263 | $158 – $223 |
| PSA 9.5 | $155 | $93 – $132 |
| PSA 9 | $83 | $50 – $71 |
| PSA 8 | $74 | $45 – $63 |
| PSA 7 | $59 | $35 – $50 |
| BGS 10 | $646 | $388 – $549 |
| CGC 10 | $165 | $99 – $140 |
| SGC 10 | $158 | $95 – $134 |
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 | $48–$68 | $0 | $0 | $48–$68 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $79.46 | −$10.53 | −$5.00 | $63.93 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $75.49 | −$8.22 | −$4.00 | $63.27 | 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% | $263 | $185 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $83 | $24 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $74 | $16 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $79 | $21 |
"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 Moltres ex #229
The Team Rocket's Moltres ex #229 from Pokemon Destined Rivals is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $79.46. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $263. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.