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Red Nova Dragon [1st Edition] STBL-EN042 (YuGiOh Starstrike Blast)
Red Nova Dragon [1st Edition] STBL-EN042 from YuGiOh Starstrike Blast is worth about $18.09 raw (Near Mint) and $400 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $11–$15 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $18.09 | $11 – $15 |
| Lightly Played | $14.47 | $9 – $12 |
| Moderately Played | $10.85 | $7 – $9 |
| Heavily Played | $7.24 | $4 – $6 |
| Damaged | $4.52 | $3 – $4 |
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 | $400 | $240 – $340 |
| PSA 9.5 | $43 | $26 – $37 |
| PSA 9 | $39 | $23 – $33 |
| PSA 8 | $35 | $21 – $30 |
| PSA 7 | $28 | $17 – $24 |
| BGS 10 | $520 | $312 – $442 |
| CGC 10 | $240 | $144 – $204 |
| SGC 10 | $240 | $144 – $204 |
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 | $11–$15 | $0 | $0 | $11–$15 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $18.09 | −$2.40 | −$5.00 | $10.69 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $17.19 | −$1.87 | −$4.00 | $11.32 | 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% | $400 | $304 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $39 | $-14 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $35 | $-18 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $18 | $-32 |
"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 Red Nova Dragon [1st Edition] STBL-EN042 (YuGiOh Starstrike Blast) currently trades at $18.09 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.