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Minerva, the Athenian Lightsworn [Quarter Century Secret Rare] LEDE-EN043 (YuGiOh Legacy of Destruction)
Minerva, the Athenian Lightsworn [Quarter Century Secret Rare] LEDE-EN043 from YuGiOh Legacy of Destruction is worth about $23.44 raw (Near Mint) and $260 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $14–$20 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $23.44 | $14 – $20 |
| Lightly Played | $18.75 | $11 – $16 |
| Moderately Played | $14.06 | $8 – $12 |
| Heavily Played | $9.38 | $6 – $8 |
| Damaged | $5.86 | $4 – $5 |
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 | $260 | $156 – $221 |
| PSA 9.5 | $127 | $76 – $108 |
| PSA 9 | $116 | $69 – $98 |
| PSA 8 | $57 | $34 – $48 |
| PSA 7 | $34 | $21 – $29 |
| BGS 10 | $338 | $203 – $287 |
| CGC 10 | $156 | $94 – $133 |
| SGC 10 | $156 | $94 – $133 |
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 | $14–$20 | $0 | $0 | $14–$20 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $23.44 | −$3.11 | −$5.00 | $15.33 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $22.27 | −$2.43 | −$4.00 | $15.84 | 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% | $260 | $182 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $116 | $57 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $57 | $1 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $23 | $-28 |
"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 Minerva, the Athenian Lightsworn [Quarter Century Secret Rare] LEDE-EN043 (YuGiOh Legacy of Destruction) currently trades at $23.44 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.