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Blaine's Moltres [1st Edition] #1 (Pokemon Gym Heroes)
Blaine's Moltres [1st Edition] #1 from Pokemon Gym Heroes is worth about $215.33 raw (Near Mint) and $6,893 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $129–$183 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $215.33 | $129 – $183 |
| Lightly Played | $172.26 | $103 – $146 |
| Moderately Played | $129.20 | $78 – $110 |
| Heavily Played | $86.13 | $52 – $73 |
| Damaged | $53.83 | $32 – $46 |
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 | $6,893 | $4,136 – $5,859 |
| PSA 9.5 | $1,028 | $617 – $874 |
| PSA 9 | $920 | $552 – $782 |
| PSA 8 | $445 | $267 – $378 |
| PSA 7 | $346 | $208 – $294 |
| BGS 10 | $8,961 | $5,377 – $7,617 |
| CGC 10 | $1,275 | $765 – $1,084 |
| SGC 10 | $4,136 | $2,482 – $3,516 |
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 | $129–$183 | $0 | $0 | $129–$183 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $215.33 | −$28.53 | −$0.00 | $186.80 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $204.56 | −$22.28 | −$0.00 | $182.28 | 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% | $6,893 | $5,936 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $920 | $755 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $445 | $343 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $215 | $144 |
"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 Moltres [1st Edition] #1
The Blaine's Moltres [1st Edition] #1 from Pokemon Gym Heroes is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $215.33. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $6,893. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.