Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning [Ultimate Rare] 306-025 from YuGiOh Japanese Controller of Chaos is worth about $214.50 raw (Near Mint) and $1,005 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $129–$182 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $214.50 | $129 – $182 |
| Lightly Played | $171.60 | $103 – $146 |
| Moderately Played | $128.70 | $77 – $109 |
| Heavily Played | $85.80 | $51 – $73 |
| Damaged | $53.62 | $32 – $46 |
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 | $1,005 | $603 – $854 |
| PSA 9.5 | $963 | $578 – $819 |
| PSA 9 | $875 | $525 – $744 |
| PSA 8 | $253 | $152 – $215 |
| PSA 7 | $160 | $96 – $136 |
| BGS 10 | $1,307 | $784 – $1,111 |
| CGC 10 | $603 | $362 – $513 |
| SGC 10 | $603 | $362 – $513 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $129–$182 | $0 | $0 | $129–$182 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $214.50 | −$28.42 | −$0.00 | $186.08 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $203.77 | −$22.19 | −$0.00 | $181.58 | 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% | $1,005 | $829 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $875 | $716 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $253 | $177 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $214 | $143 |
"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 Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning [Ultimate Rare] 306-025 from YuGiOh Japanese Controller of Chaos is a Yu-Gi-Oh trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $214.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,005. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.