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Alakazam [1st Edition] #1 (Pokemon Base Set)
Alakazam [1st Edition] #1 from Pokemon Base Set is worth about $663.39 raw (Near Mint) and $18,265 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $398–$564 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $663.39 | $398 – $564 |
| Lightly Played | $530.71 | $318 – $451 |
| Moderately Played | $398.03 | $239 – $338 |
| Heavily Played | $265.36 | $159 – $226 |
| Damaged | $165.85 | $100 – $141 |
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 | $18,265 | $10,959 – $15,525 |
| PSA 9.5 | $5,272 | $3,163 – $4,481 |
| PSA 9 | $4,792 | $2,875 – $4,074 |
| PSA 8 | $2,011 | $1,206 – $1,709 |
| PSA 7 | $1,625 | $975 – $1,381 |
| BGS 10 | $23,744 | $14,246 – $20,182 |
| CGC 10 | $5,000 | $3,000 – $4,250 |
| SGC 10 | $10,959 | $6,575 – $9,315 |
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 | $398–$564 | $0 | $0 | $398–$564 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $663.39 | −$87.90 | −$0.00 | $575.49 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $630.22 | −$68.63 | −$0.00 | $561.59 | 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% | $18,265 | $15,802 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $4,792 | $4,114 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $2,011 | $1,701 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $663 | $532 |
"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 Alakazam [1st Edition] #1
The Alakazam [1st Edition] #1 from Pokemon Base Set is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $663.39. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $18,265. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.