Wailord ex #21 (Pokemon Japanese Miracle of the Desert)
Wailord ex #21 from Pokemon Japanese Miracle of the Desert is worth about $42.49 raw (Near Mint) and $579 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $25–$36 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $42.49 | $25 – $36 |
| Lightly Played | $33.99 | $20 – $29 |
| Moderately Played | $25.49 | $15 – $22 |
| Heavily Played | $17.00 | $10 – $14 |
| Damaged | $10.62 | $6 – $9 |
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 | $579 | $347 – $492 |
| PSA 9.5 | $201 | $121 – $171 |
| PSA 9 | $182 | $110 – $155 |
| PSA 8 | $66 | $40 – $56 |
| PSA 7 | $50 | $30 – $42 |
| BGS 10 | $753 | $452 – $640 |
| CGC 10 | $347 | $208 – $295 |
| SGC 10 | $347 | $208 – $295 |
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 | $25–$36 | $0 | $0 | $25–$36 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $42.49 | −$5.63 | −$5.00 | $31.86 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $40.37 | −$4.40 | −$4.00 | $31.97 | 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% | $579 | $459 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $182 | $115 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $66 | $9 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $42 | $-11 |
"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 Wailord ex #21 (Pokemon Japanese Miracle of the Desert) currently trades at $42.49 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.