Basic Water Energy #279 (Pokemon Paldea Evolved)
Basic Water Energy #279 from Pokemon Paldea Evolved is worth about $11.54 raw (Near Mint) and $40 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $7–$10 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $11.54 | $7 – $10 |
| Lightly Played | $9.23 | $6 – $8 |
| Moderately Played | $6.92 | $4 – $6 |
| Heavily Played | $4.62 | $3 – $4 |
| Damaged | $2.88 | $2 – $2 |
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 | $40 | $24 – $34 |
| PSA 9.5 | $16 | $10 – $14 |
| PSA 9 | $14 | $9 – $12 |
| PSA 8 | $12 | $7 – $10 |
| PSA 7 | $8 | $4 – $6 |
| BGS 10 | $51 | $31 – $43 |
| CGC 10 | $10 | $6 – $9 |
| SGC 10 | $24 | $14 – $20 |
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 | $7–$10 | $0 | $0 | $7–$10 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $11.54 | −$1.53 | −$5.00 | $5.01 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $10.96 | −$1.19 | −$4.00 | $5.77 | 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% | $40 | $-14 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $14 | $-35 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $12 | $-38 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $12 | $-38 |
"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 Basic Water Energy #279 (Pokemon Paldea Evolved) currently trades at $11.54 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.