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Blaine's Arcanine [1st Edition] #1 (Pokemon Gym Challenge)
Blaine's Arcanine [1st Edition] #1 from Pokemon Gym Challenge is worth about $295.00 raw (Near Mint) and $5,633 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $177–$251 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $295.00 | $177 – $251 |
| Lightly Played | $236.00 | $142 – $201 |
| Moderately Played | $177.00 | $106 – $150 |
| Heavily Played | $118.00 | $71 – $100 |
| Damaged | $73.75 | $44 – $63 |
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 | $5,633 | $3,380 – $4,788 |
| PSA 9.5 | $1,732 | $1,039 – $1,472 |
| PSA 9 | $1,099 | $659 – $934 |
| PSA 8 | $600 | $360 – $510 |
| PSA 7 | $398 | $239 – $338 |
| BGS 10 | $7,323 | $4,394 – $6,225 |
| CGC 10 | $1,411 | $847 – $1,199 |
| SGC 10 | $3,380 | $2,028 – $2,873 |
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 | $177–$251 | $0 | $0 | $177–$251 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $295.00 | −$39.09 | −$0.00 | $255.91 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $280.25 | −$30.52 | −$0.00 | $249.73 | 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% | $5,633 | $4,844 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $1,099 | $910 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $600 | $477 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $295 | $213 |
"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 [1st Edition] #1
The Blaine's Arcanine [1st Edition] #1 from Pokemon Gym Challenge is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $295.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $5,633. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.