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Team Rocket's Moltres ex [Stamped] #229 (Pokemon Destined Rivals)
Team Rocket's Moltres ex [Stamped] #229 from Pokemon Destined Rivals is worth about $62.98 raw (Near Mint) and $368 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $38–$54 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $62.98 | $38 – $54 |
| Lightly Played | $50.38 | $30 – $43 |
| Moderately Played | $37.79 | $23 – $32 |
| Heavily Played | $25.19 | $15 – $21 |
| Damaged | $15.74 | $9 – $13 |
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 | $368 | $220 – $312 |
| PSA 9.5 | $196 | $117 – $166 |
| PSA 9 | $80 | $48 – $68 |
| PSA 8 | $72 | $43 – $61 |
| PSA 7 | $60 | $36 – $51 |
| BGS 10 | $850 | $510 – $722 |
| CGC 10 | $188 | $113 – $160 |
| SGC 10 | $295 | $177 – $251 |
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 | $38–$54 | $0 | $0 | $38–$54 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $62.98 | −$8.34 | −$5.00 | $49.64 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $59.83 | −$6.52 | −$4.00 | $49.31 | 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% | $368 | $276 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $80 | $21 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $72 | $14 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $63 | $7 |
"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 [Stamped] #229
The Team Rocket's Moltres ex [Stamped] #229 from Pokemon Destined Rivals is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $62.98. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $368. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.