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Alakazam [Staff] #3 (Pokemon Promo)
Alakazam [Staff] #3 from Pokemon Promo is worth about $172.16 raw (Near Mint) and $552 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $103–$146 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $172.16 | $103 – $146 |
| Lightly Played | $137.73 | $83 – $117 |
| Moderately Played | $103.30 | $62 – $88 |
| Heavily Played | $68.86 | $41 – $59 |
| Damaged | $43.04 | $26 – $37 |
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 | $552 | $332 – $470 |
| PSA 9.5 | $156 | $94 – $133 |
| PSA 9 | $142 | $85 – $120 |
| BGS 10 | $718 | $431 – $610 |
| CGC 10 | $332 | $199 – $282 |
| SGC 10 | $332 | $199 – $282 |
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 | $103–$146 | $0 | $0 | $103–$146 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $172.16 | −$22.81 | −$0.00 | $149.35 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $163.55 | −$17.81 | −$0.00 | $145.74 | 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% | $552 | $436 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $142 | $80 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $172 | $106 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $172 | $106 |
"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 [Staff] #3
The Alakazam [Staff] #3 from Pokemon Promo is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $172.16. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $552. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.