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Mermail Shadow Squad [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ROTA-EN018 (YuGiOh Rage of the Abyss)
Mermail Shadow Squad [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ROTA-EN018 from YuGiOh Rage of the Abyss is worth about $58.11 raw (Near Mint) and $370 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $35–$49 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $58.11 | $35 – $49 |
| Lightly Played | $46.49 | $28 – $40 |
| Moderately Played | $34.87 | $21 – $30 |
| Heavily Played | $23.24 | $14 – $20 |
| Damaged | $14.53 | $9 – $12 |
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 | $370 | $222 – $314 |
| PSA 9.5 | $317 | $190 – $269 |
| PSA 9 | $288 | $173 – $245 |
| PSA 8 | $134 | $81 – $114 |
| PSA 7 | $86 | $52 – $73 |
| BGS 10 | $481 | $289 – $409 |
| CGC 10 | $222 | $133 – $189 |
| SGC 10 | $222 | $133 – $189 |
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 | $35–$49 | $0 | $0 | $35–$49 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $58.11 | −$7.70 | −$5.00 | $45.41 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $55.20 | −$6.01 | −$4.00 | $45.19 | 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% | $370 | $278 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $288 | $207 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $134 | $74 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $58 | $2 |
"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 Mermail Shadow Squad [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ROTA-EN018
The Mermail Shadow Squad [Quarter Century Secret Rare] ROTA-EN018 from YuGiOh Rage of the Abyss is a Yu-Gi-Oh trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $58.11. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $370. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.