Xerneas EX #38 (Pokemon Japanese Dream Shine Collection)
Xerneas EX #38 from Pokemon Japanese Dream Shine Collection is worth about $264.99 raw (Near Mint) and $950 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $159–$225 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $264.99 | $159 – $225 |
| Lightly Played | $211.99 | $127 – $180 |
| Moderately Played | $158.99 | $95 – $135 |
| Heavily Played | $106.00 | $64 – $90 |
| Damaged | $66.25 | $40 – $56 |
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 | $950 | $570 – $808 |
| PSA 9.5 | $308 | $185 – $262 |
| PSA 9 | $280 | $168 – $238 |
| BGS 10 | $1,235 | $741 – $1,050 |
| CGC 10 | $406 | $244 – $345 |
| SGC 10 | $570 | $342 – $484 |
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 | $159–$225 | $0 | $0 | $159–$225 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $264.99 | −$35.11 | −$0.00 | $229.88 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $251.74 | −$27.41 | −$0.00 | $224.33 | 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% | $950 | $781 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $280 | $200 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $265 | $187 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $265 | $187 |
"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 Xerneas EX #38
The Xerneas EX #38 from Pokemon Japanese Dream Shine Collection is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $264.99. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $950. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.