Tornadus EX #54 (Pokemon Japanese Thunder Knuckle)
Tornadus EX #54 from Pokemon Japanese Thunder Knuckle is worth about $38.66 raw (Near Mint) and $402 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $23–$33 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $38.66 | $23 – $33 |
| Lightly Played | $30.93 | $19 – $26 |
| Moderately Played | $23.20 | $14 – $20 |
| Heavily Played | $15.46 | $9 – $13 |
| Damaged | $9.66 | $6 – $8 |
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 | $402 | $242 – $342 |
| PSA 9.5 | $207 | $124 – $176 |
| PSA 9 | $188 | $113 – $160 |
| PSA 8 | $25 | $15 – $21 |
| PSA 7 | $22 | $13 – $18 |
| BGS 10 | $523 | $314 – $445 |
| CGC 10 | $242 | $145 – $206 |
| SGC 10 | $242 | $145 – $206 |
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 | $23–$33 | $0 | $0 | $23–$33 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $38.66 | −$5.12 | −$5.00 | $28.54 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $36.73 | −$4.00 | −$4.00 | $28.73 | 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. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $402 | $306 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $188 | $120 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $25 | $-26 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $39 | $-14 |
"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 Tornadus EX #54 (Pokemon Japanese Thunder Knuckle) currently trades at $38.66 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.