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Zapdos [1st Edition] #38 (Pokemon Japanese The Town on No Map)
Zapdos [1st Edition] #38 from Pokemon Japanese The Town on No Map is worth about $197.41 raw (Near Mint) and $1,339 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $118–$168 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $197.41 | $118 – $168 |
| Lightly Played | $157.93 | $95 – $134 |
| Moderately Played | $118.45 | $71 – $101 |
| Heavily Played | $78.96 | $47 – $67 |
| Damaged | $49.35 | $30 – $42 |
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 | $1,339 | $803 – $1,138 |
| PSA 9.5 | $319 | $191 – $271 |
| PSA 9 | $290 | $174 – $247 |
| PSA 8 | $116 | $69 – $98 |
| BGS 10 | $1,741 | $1,045 – $1,480 |
| CGC 10 | $803 | $482 – $683 |
| SGC 10 | $803 | $482 – $683 |
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 | $118–$168 | $0 | $0 | $118–$168 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $197.41 | −$26.16 | −$0.00 | $171.25 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $187.54 | −$20.42 | −$0.00 | $167.12 | 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% | $1,339 | $1,119 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $290 | $209 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $116 | $57 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $197 | $128 |
"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 Zapdos [1st Edition] #38
The Zapdos [1st Edition] #38 from Pokemon Japanese The Town on No Map is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $197.41. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,339. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.