Thunder Dragon [1st Edition] MRD-E097 from YuGiOh Metal Raiders is worth about $13.96 raw (Near Mint) and $726 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $8–$12 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $13.96 | $8 – $12 |
| Lightly Played | $11.17 | $7 – $9 |
| Moderately Played | $8.38 | $5 – $7 |
| Heavily Played | $5.58 | $3 – $5 |
| Damaged | $3.49 | $2 – $3 |
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.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $726 | $436 – $617 |
| PSA 9.5 | $76 | $46 – $65 |
| PSA 9 | $69 | $42 – $59 |
| PSA 8 | $36 | $22 – $31 |
| PSA 7 | $21 | $12 – $18 |
| BGS 10 | $944 | $566 – $802 |
| CGC 10 | $436 | $262 – $371 |
| SGC 10 | $436 | $262 – $371 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $8–$12 | $0 | $0 | $8–$12 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $13.96 | −$1.85 | −$5.00 | $7.11 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $13.26 | −$1.44 | −$4.00 | $7.82 | 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.
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $726 | $587 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $69 | $12 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $36 | $-17 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $14 | $-36 |
"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 Thunder Dragon [1st Edition] MRD-E097 (YuGiOh Metal Raiders) currently trades at $13.96 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.