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Blastoise [1st Edition] #78 (Pokemon Japanese Plasma Gale)
Blastoise [1st Edition] #78 from Pokemon Japanese Plasma Gale is worth about $159.99 raw (Near Mint) and $2,860 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $96–$136 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $159.99 | $96 – $136 |
| Lightly Played | $127.99 | $77 – $109 |
| Moderately Played | $95.99 | $58 – $82 |
| Heavily Played | $64.00 | $38 – $54 |
| Damaged | $40.00 | $24 – $34 |
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 | $2,860 | $1,716 – $2,431 |
| PSA 9.5 | $605 | $363 – $514 |
| PSA 9 | $550 | $330 – $468 |
| PSA 8 | $500 | $300 – $425 |
| PSA 7 | $200 | $120 – $170 |
| BGS 10 | $3,719 | $2,231 – $3,161 |
| CGC 10 | $151 | $91 – $128 |
| SGC 10 | $1,716 | $1,030 – $1,459 |
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 | $96–$136 | $0 | $0 | $96–$136 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $159.99 | −$21.20 | −$0.00 | $138.79 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $151.99 | −$16.55 | −$0.00 | $135.44 | 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. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $2,860 | $2,438 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $550 | $434 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $500 | $391 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $160 | $96 |
"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 [1st Edition] #78
The Blastoise [1st Edition] #78 from Pokemon Japanese Plasma Gale is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $159.99. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,860. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.