Victini #97 (Pokemon Japanese Black Bolt)
Victini #97 from Pokemon Japanese Black Bolt is worth about $18.24 raw (Near Mint) and $70 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $11–$16 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $18.24 | $11 – $16 |
| Lightly Played | $14.59 | $9 – $12 |
| Moderately Played | $10.94 | $7 – $9 |
| Heavily Played | $7.30 | $4 – $6 |
| Damaged | $4.56 | $3 – $4 |
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 | $70 | $42 – $59 |
| PSA 9.5 | $35 | $21 – $30 |
| PSA 9 | $31 | $19 – $26 |
| PSA 8 | $30 | $18 – $25 |
| BGS 10 | $122 | $74 – $104 |
| CGC 10 | $39 | $23 – $33 |
| SGC 10 | $42 | $25 – $36 |
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 | $11–$16 | $0 | $0 | $11–$16 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $18.24 | −$2.42 | −$5.00 | $10.82 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $17.33 | −$1.89 | −$4.00 | $11.44 | 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% | $70 | $13 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $31 | $-21 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $30 | $-22 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $18 | $-32 |
"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 Victini #97 (Pokemon Japanese Black Bolt) currently trades at $18.24 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.