Blacksmith #88a from Pokemon Flashfire is worth about $21.63 raw (Near Mint) and $705 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $13–$18 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $21.63 | $13 – $18 |
| Lightly Played | $17.30 | $10 – $15 |
| Moderately Played | $12.98 | $8 – $11 |
| Heavily Played | $8.65 | $5 – $7 |
| Damaged | $5.41 | $3 – $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.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $705 | $423 – $599 |
| PSA 9.5 | $48 | $29 – $41 |
| PSA 9 | $44 | $26 – $37 |
| PSA 8 | $26 | $16 – $22 |
| BGS 10 | $917 | $550 – $779 |
| CGC 10 | $423 | $254 – $360 |
| SGC 10 | $423 | $254 – $360 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $13–$18 | $0 | $0 | $13–$18 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $21.63 | −$2.87 | −$5.00 | $13.76 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $20.55 | −$2.24 | −$4.00 | $14.31 | 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.
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $705 | $569 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $44 | $-10 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $26 | $-25 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $22 | $-29 |
"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 Blacksmith #88a (Pokemon Flashfire) currently trades at $21.63 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.