Articuno #9 (Pokemon Japanese Classic: Blastoise)
Articuno #9 from Pokemon Japanese Classic: Blastoise is worth about $17.53 raw (Near Mint) and $78 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $11–$15 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $17.53 | $11 – $15 |
| Lightly Played | $14.02 | $8 – $12 |
| Moderately Played | $10.52 | $6 – $9 |
| Heavily Played | $7.01 | $4 – $6 |
| Damaged | $4.38 | $3 – $4 |
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 | $78 | $47 – $66 |
| PSA 9.5 | $28 | $17 – $24 |
| PSA 9 | $25 | $15 – $21 |
| PSA 8 | $15 | $9 – $13 |
| BGS 10 | $102 | $61 – $87 |
| CGC 10 | $27 | $16 – $23 |
| SGC 10 | $47 | $28 – $40 |
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 | $11–$15 | $0 | $0 | $11–$15 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $17.53 | −$2.32 | −$5.00 | $10.21 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $16.65 | −$1.81 | −$4.00 | $10.84 | 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. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $78 | $20 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $25 | $-26 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $15 | $-35 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $18 | $-33 |
"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 #9 (Pokemon Japanese Classic: Blastoise) currently trades at $17.53 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.