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Articuno [1st Edition] #17 (Pokemon Fossil)
Articuno [1st Edition] #17 from Pokemon Fossil is worth about $24.27 raw (Near Mint) and $866 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $15–$21 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $24.27 | $15 – $21 |
| Lightly Played | $19.42 | $12 – $17 |
| Moderately Played | $14.56 | $9 – $12 |
| Heavily Played | $9.71 | $6 – $8 |
| Damaged | $6.07 | $4 – $5 |
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 | $866 | $520 – $736 |
| PSA 9.5 | $202 | $121 – $171 |
| PSA 9 | $125 | $75 – $106 |
| PSA 8 | $69 | $41 – $58 |
| PSA 7 | $41 | $25 – $35 |
| BGS 10 | $1,126 | $676 – $957 |
| CGC 10 | $175 | $105 – $149 |
| SGC 10 | $520 | $312 – $442 |
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 | $15–$21 | $0 | $0 | $15–$21 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $24.27 | −$3.22 | −$5.00 | $16.05 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $23.06 | −$2.51 | −$4.00 | $16.55 | 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% | $866 | $708 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $125 | $65 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $69 | $12 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $24 | $-27 |
"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 Articuno [1st Edition] #17 (Pokemon Fossil) currently trades at $24.27 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.