Blastoise #1 (Pokemon POP Series 3)
Blastoise #1 from Pokemon POP Series 3 is worth about $196.29 raw (Near Mint) and $589 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $118–$167 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $196.29 | $118 – $167 |
| Lightly Played | $157.03 | $94 – $133 |
| Moderately Played | $117.77 | $71 – $100 |
| Heavily Played | $78.52 | $47 – $67 |
| Damaged | $49.07 | $29 – $42 |
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 | $589 | $353 – $501 |
| PSA 9.5 | $249 | $149 – $212 |
| PSA 9 | $226 | $136 – $192 |
| PSA 8 | $205 | $123 – $174 |
| PSA 7 | $143 | $86 – $121 |
| BGS 10 | $766 | $460 – $651 |
| CGC 10 | $353 | $212 – $300 |
| SGC 10 | $353 | $212 – $300 |
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 | $118–$167 | $0 | $0 | $118–$167 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $196.29 | −$26.01 | −$0.00 | $170.28 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $186.48 | −$20.31 | −$0.00 | $166.17 | 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% | $589 | $468 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $226 | $153 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $205 | $135 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $196 | $127 |
"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 Blastoise #1
The Blastoise #1 from Pokemon POP Series 3 is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $196.29. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $589. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.