Zapdos #8 from Pokemon Japanese Melee Pokemon Scramble is worth about $269.57 raw (Near Mint) and $2,020 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $162–$229 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $269.57 | $162 – $229 |
| Lightly Played | $215.66 | $129 – $183 |
| Moderately Played | $161.74 | $97 – $137 |
| Heavily Played | $107.83 | $65 – $92 |
| Damaged | $67.39 | $40 – $57 |
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.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $2,020 | $1,212 – $1,717 |
| PSA 9.5 | $372 | $223 – $316 |
| PSA 9 | $339 | $203 – $288 |
| BGS 10 | $2,626 | $1,576 – $2,232 |
| CGC 10 | $1,212 | $727 – $1,030 |
| SGC 10 | $1,212 | $727 – $1,030 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $162–$229 | $0 | $0 | $162–$229 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $269.57 | −$35.72 | −$0.00 | $233.85 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $256.09 | −$27.89 | −$0.00 | $228.20 | 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.
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% | $2,020 | $1,709 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $339 | $251 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $270 | $191 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $270 | $191 |
"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 Zapdos #8 from Pokemon Japanese Melee Pokemon Scramble is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $269.57. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,020. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.