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Thousand Dragon [1st Edition] MRD-143 (YuGiOh Metal Raiders)
Thousand Dragon [1st Edition] MRD-143 from YuGiOh Metal Raiders is worth about $71.91 raw (Near Mint) and $1,903 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $43–$61 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $71.91 | $43 – $61 |
| Lightly Played | $57.53 | $35 – $49 |
| Moderately Played | $43.15 | $26 – $37 |
| Heavily Played | $28.76 | $17 – $24 |
| Damaged | $17.98 | $11 – $15 |
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 | $1,903 | $1,142 – $1,618 |
| PSA 9.5 | $449 | $269 – $382 |
| PSA 9 | $372 | $224 – $317 |
| PSA 8 | $195 | $117 – $166 |
| PSA 7 | $124 | $75 – $106 |
| BGS 10 | $2,474 | $1,484 – $2,103 |
| CGC 10 | $550 | $330 – $468 |
| SGC 10 | $1,142 | $685 – $971 |
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 | $43–$61 | $0 | $0 | $43–$61 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $71.91 | −$9.53 | −$5.00 | $57.38 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $68.31 | −$7.44 | −$4.00 | $56.87 | 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% | $1,903 | $1,608 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $372 | $280 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $195 | $127 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $72 | $14 |
"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 Thousand Dragon [1st Edition] MRD-143
The Thousand Dragon [1st Edition] MRD-143 from YuGiOh Metal Raiders is a Yu-Gi-Oh trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $71.91. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,903. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.