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Elemental Hero Darkbright [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] TAEV-EN042 (YuGiOh Tactical Evolution)
Elemental Hero Darkbright [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] TAEV-EN042 from YuGiOh Tactical Evolution is worth about $130.00 raw (Near Mint) and $4,410 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $78–$110 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $130.00 | $78 – $110 |
| Lightly Played | $104.00 | $62 – $88 |
| Moderately Played | $78.00 | $47 – $66 |
| Heavily Played | $52.00 | $31 – $44 |
| Damaged | $32.50 | $20 – $28 |
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 | $4,410 | $2,646 – $3,748 |
| PSA 9.5 | $446 | $268 – $379 |
| PSA 9 | $405 | $243 – $344 |
| PSA 8 | $145 | $87 – $124 |
| PSA 7 | $116 | $70 – $99 |
| BGS 10 | $5,733 | $3,440 – $4,873 |
| CGC 10 | $2,646 | $1,588 – $2,249 |
| SGC 10 | $2,646 | $1,588 – $2,249 |
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 | $78–$110 | $0 | $0 | $78–$110 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $130.00 | −$17.23 | −$0.00 | $112.77 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $123.50 | −$13.45 | −$0.00 | $110.05 | 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. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $4,410 | $3,783 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $405 | $308 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $145 | $83 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $130 | $70 |
"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 Elemental Hero Darkbright [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] TAEV-EN042
The Elemental Hero Darkbright [Ultimate Rare 1st Edition] TAEV-EN042 from YuGiOh Tactical Evolution is a Yu-Gi-Oh trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $130.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $4,410. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.