Blaine's Arcanine #1 (Pokemon Gym Challenge)
Blaine's Arcanine #1 from Pokemon Gym Challenge is worth about $59.00 raw (Near Mint) and $3,195 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $35–$50 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $59.00 | $35 – $50 |
| Lightly Played | $47.20 | $28 – $40 |
| Moderately Played | $35.40 | $21 – $30 |
| Heavily Played | $23.60 | $14 – $20 |
| Damaged | $14.75 | $9 – $13 |
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 | $3,195 | $1,917 – $2,715 |
| PSA 9.5 | $425 | $255 – $361 |
| PSA 9 | $370 | $222 – $314 |
| PSA 8 | $198 | $118 – $168 |
| PSA 7 | $140 | $84 – $119 |
| BGS 10 | $4,153 | $2,492 – $3,530 |
| CGC 10 | $556 | $334 – $473 |
| SGC 10 | $1,917 | $1,150 – $1,629 |
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 | $35–$50 | $0 | $0 | $35–$50 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $59.00 | −$7.82 | −$5.00 | $46.18 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $56.05 | −$6.10 | −$4.00 | $45.95 | 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% | $3,195 | $2,728 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $370 | $278 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $198 | $128 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $59 | $3 |
"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 Blaine's Arcanine #1
The Blaine's Arcanine #1 from Pokemon Gym Challenge is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $59.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $3,195. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.